Tag: Blogs

Byzantine Gladiolus-A Treasured Heirloom Bulb

May 20, 2019 | In the Garden

Byzantine gladiolus or sword liliy (Gladiolus communis subspecies byzantinus) is an old fashioned favorite that has been growing in Southern gardens for hundreds of years. A true perennial, this...

Praying Mantids

May 8, 2019 | In the Garden

Do you have a favorite insect? One of mine is a praying mantid. All mantids are excellent hunters and get their name from their prayer-like hunting pose. They sit and wait for their meal to get...

Deutzia

May 6, 2019 | In the Garden

Slender deutzia (Deuzia gracilis) is a fantastic, but underused deciduous shrub for the sunny to partly sunny landscape. There are several cultivars of Deutzia available, and most produce a...

May Week 1 Garden Photos

May 6, 2019 | Photo Blog

April showers bring May flowers! Tattoo™ Papaya Vinca (Catharanthus roseus 'Tattoo™ Papaya') Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Sport of Copper Iris (Iris fulva) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019...

French Fry Alternatives

May 1, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Learn practical advice and creative uses for french fry alternatives.

April Week 5 Garden Photos

Apr 29, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Take a walk and enjoy the beautiful South Carolina spring. Zephirine Drouhin Rose (Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin') Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Variegated Fairy Bells (Disoporum...

Interesting Summer Annuals

Apr 29, 2019 | In the Garden

Tired of planting the same old marigolds, petunias, and begonias? Try some different annuals in your garden this year. Many provide pollen and nectar for pollinating insects and attract...

Banana Shrub

Apr 25, 2019 | In the Garden

Banana shrubs (Magnolia figo; formerly Michelia figo) are drought tolerant, evergreen shrubs with beautiful, creamy yellow flowers, which are edged in purple and look like miniature Southern...

Easter Ham Leftovers Make Great Ham Balls

Apr 22, 2019 | Food, Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about easter ham leftovers make great ham balls to elevate your kitchen skills.

April Week 4 Garden Photos

Apr 22, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, Let’s Party!” ~Robin Williams Don's Variegated Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum 'Don's Variegated') Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Yellow Bird...

Weed of the Month – Red Sorrel

Apr 18, 2019 | In the Garden

Red sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is a perennial weed that is easily identified by its red flowers and spade-shaped leaves. It is a member of the buckwheat family and native to Europe. The plant...

Earth Stars

Apr 15, 2019 | In the Garden

Earth stars (Cryptanthus species) are different from most bromeliads. They are terrestrial which means they are grown in rich, organic soil. Cryptanthus means “hidden flower” in Greek because the...