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Yellowbells – Harbingers of Spring
Forsythia is a genus of spring flowering shrubs that burst into bloom in early March before their leaves appear. However, they are best known by their common name of yellowbells. Yellowbells...
February Week 3 Garden Photos
Winter is the perfect time to learn how to identify trees by the bark. Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson Extension Wild Cherry (Prunus serotina)Barbara H. Smith,...
Winter Leaf Marcescence
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
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
Visit the South Carolina Botanical Garden to see what’s in bloom this week. Camellia cuspidata with HoneybeeHoneybees have been active during the warmer days. Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC,...
LENTEN ROSES
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)
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
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
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
“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 Carolina...
The Dual Benefits of Rain Gardens
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...