Tag: Blogs

March Week 2 Garden Photos

Mar 9, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Spring in Nature’s way of saying Let’s Party” ~Robin Williams~ Pink Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Pink Pearl Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pink Pearl')...

Rain Gardening Ideas

Mar 9, 2020 | In the Garden

Recently, an impressive amount of rain has fallen in South Carolina. With excess rainfall, also comes an increased potential for stormwater runoff. A landscape feature that can help mediate...

Healthy Tip of the Week – Herbs

Mar 9, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Learn practical advice and creative uses for healthy tip of the week herbs.

Pruning Hydrangeas

Mar 5, 2020 | In the Garden

Many people get confused about when to prune hydrangeas. It is essential to know which species or cultivar you have to determine when to prune. Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) set flower...

March Week 1 Garden Photos

Mar 2, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Daffodils are bouquets of sunshine” ~Paul M. Smith~ Daffodils (Narcissus species) and Armand Clematis (Clematis armandii) (1) Narcissus 'Salome' Narcissus 'Minnow' Narcissus 'Littlefield' Narcissus...

National Nutrition Month

Mar 2, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Explore how national nutrition month can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

Kids In The Kitchen

Feb 27, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Every great chef and home cook has to start somewhere! Having your child or children participate in kitchen activities and duties can be wonderful fun and an awesome learning experience for them....

Just Say ‘No’ to Pre-Emergent Herbicide and Fertilizer Combination Products!

Feb 27, 2020 | In the Garden

As winter gives way to spring, gardeners get that familiar itch to get outside and begin preparing for the coming growing season. With so many tasks to do, it is easy for well-intentioned gardeners...

February Week 4 Garden Photos

Feb 24, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” ~William Shakespeare~ Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Barbara H. Smith,...

Dealing With Spring Drainage

Feb 24, 2020 | In the Garden

Winter is the perfect time to install a drainage solution to remove standing water in the yard by adding surface drains, French drains, or both. Removing excess standing water helps with disease...

The Buzz About Pollinators

Feb 20, 2020 | In the Garden

Red maples, lavender henbit, and yellow dandelions are blooming, all early signs that spring’s explosion of color is merely one month away. Why is spring so colorful? What mysterious force drives...

Is It Time To Prune My Trees And Shrubs?

Feb 17, 2020 | In the Garden, Landscape

Many early spring flowering trees and shrubs begin to break out of dormancy in late February. However, gardeners often miss the beautiful tree or shrub flower show because they pruned too early....