Tag: Blogs

Bulbs in the Landscape

Apr 4, 2019 | In the Garden

Spring bulbs will soon fade, and the foliage of hardy summer bulbs will start to emerge. Even though it may be tempting, do not remove foliage from the faded spring bulbs that have past their prime....

April Week 1 Garden Photos

Apr 1, 2019 | Photo Blog

What’s blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Garden this week. Loblolly Pine Male Cones (Pinus taeda) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Loblolly Pine pollen explosion Barbara...

Elevated Gardening

Apr 1, 2019 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Is the thought of preparing and planting an in-ground or raised bed garden becoming a little overwhelming this year? Is bending down to the ground getting a bit tough on the lower back these days?...

Bearded Iris

Mar 28, 2019 | In the Garden

Bearded irises (Iris germanica) are some of the easiest and most beautiful perennials to include in your landscape. The name of this genus comes from Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, because...

Weed of the Month – Henbit

Mar 25, 2019 | In the Garden

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is a winter annual, broadleaf weed. It germinates in the fall and actively starts to grow in the cool spring weather when adequate soil moisture is present. Henbit is...

Fig Buttercup

Mar 25, 2019 | In the Garden

Pretty yellow flowers? Check. Great for the landscape? No check! The fig buttercup, also known as the lesser celandine or pilewort, is a non-native plant from Europe and Northern Africa that has the...

National Spinach Day

Mar 25, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Find out how national spinach day can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.

Indoor Plants for the Classroom

Mar 21, 2019 | In the Garden

Growing plants in the classroom can provide a wealth of benefits for students and educators. Indoor plants have been linked to improved concentration and memory as well as a reduction in stress....

FAQs about Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors

Mar 18, 2019 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

What is the advantage of starting vegetables from seed? Choosing to start vegetable plants from seeds allows gardeners the freedom to try varieties that are not readily available as transplants,...

March Week 3 Garden Photos

Mar 18, 2019 | Photo Blog

What’s blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Garden this week! Koreanspice Viburnum (Vibrunum carlesii 'Cayuga') Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Woodland Tulip (Tulipa...

The Biogeography of the Irish Potato Famine

Mar 14, 2019 | In the Garden

St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is a popular celebration in the United States, due to the number of Americans, 10.5%, with Irish heritage. One million Irish emigrated to North America, Australia, or...

Trees & Stormwater

Mar 11, 2019 | In the Garden

It is often said, “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is today.” Trees enrich our lives in so many ways. They provide shade on a hot day, release oxygen, purify...