Tag: Blogs

Mistletoe

Dec 12, 2019 | In the Garden, Landscape

Mistletoe is often found hanging in American homes as a traditional decoration during the holiday season. Once believed to have magical powers, as well as medicinal properties, the custom in which...

December Week 2 Garden Photos

Dec 9, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Visit a Christmas Tree Farm and Create a Family Tradition Frasier firs are grown in North Carolina as they need cooler temperatures to grow. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension South...

Caring for Your Poinsettia during the Holidays

Dec 9, 2019 | Holiday, In the Garden, Indoor Plants

Nothing says Christmas more than a poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). Did you know that December 12th is known as National Poinsettia Day? Plant breeders have developed a wide range of colors in...

Pumpkin Pie Popcorn Mix with Raisins

Dec 5, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about pumpkin pie popcorn mix with raisins to elevate your kitchen skills.

How to Make a Boxwood Kissing Ball for the Holidays

Dec 2, 2019 | Holiday, In the Garden

Did you know that the tradition of making and hanging a kissing ball dates back to the early Middle Ages? During that time, people used apples or potatoes as a base to create a ball-shaped...

December Week 1 Garden Photos

Dec 2, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Autumn, The Year’s Last, Loveliest Smile” ~William Cullen Bryant~ Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Savannah Holly (Ilex x...

Healthy Tip – Holiday Food Safety

Nov 28, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Explore how healthy tip holiday food safety can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

Pecan Topped Pumpkin Bread

Nov 25, 2019 | Food, Holiday, Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on pecan topped pumpkin bread for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

November Week 4 Garden Photos

Nov 25, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The fall colors of the maple trees at the South Carolina Botanical Garden are breathtaking. Come soon for a stroll in the garden before they’re all gone. Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum)...

Healthy Tip – Do You Know How to Cook a Turkey?

Nov 21, 2019 | Holiday, Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on healthy tip – do you know how to cook a turkey? for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

Weed of the Month – Common Cats-ear

Nov 21, 2019 | In the Garden

Common cats-ear (Hypochaeris radicata) is a perennial weed. Its name comes from the dense hairs that cover the leaves. It looks very similar to dandelions, but its leaves are not as deeply notched....

Reducing Food Waste at Home

Nov 18, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Learn practical advice and creative uses for reducing food waste at home.