Tag: Blogs

Winter Leaf Marcescence

Feb 13, 2019 | In the Garden

Have you noticed the persistent brown leaves still hanging on some deciduous trees long after their foliar companions have fallen? This usually becomes very apparent after normal leaf drop in early...

Gift Plants

Feb 11, 2019 | In the Garden

Consider living plants as an alternative to traditional cut flowers for Valentine’s Day this year. Cyclamen, kalanchoe, and miniature roses are all great alternatives. Cyclamen has heart shaped...

February Week 2 Garden Photos

Feb 11, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Visit the South Carolina Botanical Garden to see what’s in bloom this week. Camellia cuspidata with Honeybee Honeybees have been active during the warmer days. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC,...

LENTEN ROSES

Feb 6, 2019 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Lenten rose is one of the first perennials to flower each new gardening year. The plant’s name comes from its typical spring bloom time in northern climates that coincides with the religious season...

Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha)

Feb 4, 2019 | In the Garden

When I encounter paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in late summer, I hear Tom Petty singing his 1981 release of “The Waiting”, where he sings that “waiting is the hardest part.” That’s what...

Pruning Muscadines

Jan 31, 2019 | In the Garden

Muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia) are native to the Carolinas, making them a relatively low-maintenance fruit that is well adapted to our warm and humid climate. Gardeners experience very few...

Food Safety in a Power Outage – Tips from Dr. Susan Barefoot

Jan 28, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Find out how food safety in a power outage – tips from dr. susan barefoot can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.

January Week 5 Garden Photos

Jan 28, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle.” ~Luther Burbank~ Diane Witchhazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane') Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Camellia...

The Dual Benefits of Rain Gardens

Jan 28, 2019 | In the Garden

Do you have an unsightly spot in your yard plagued by erosion? Or, how about an area that captures the majority of rain from your rooftop, driveway, or sidewalk? Rain gardens are the perfect...

If They Grow It, They Will Eat It!

Jan 24, 2019 | In the Garden, Vegetables

Convincing children to eat their veggies may sound like an impossible task, but a research study conducted by Parmer, et al. found that “second graders who participated in school gardening as part...

New Year, New Habits

Jan 21, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on new year, new habits for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

January Week 4 Garden Photos

Jan 21, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The camellias are in full bloom at the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Camellia japonica 'R.L. Wheeler' Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Camellia x 'Charmain' Barbara H. Smith, ©2019...