How To Grow and Care for Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana)
Lucky bamboo is an easy-care houseplant grown in water or soil. Learn light, watering, propagation, and indoor care basics.
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While the Garden Rests, the Gardener Plots
Winter is the perfect time to organize seeds, test viability, plan planting dates, and prepare for a productive spring garden.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 26, 2026
Cold weather, ice, and frost protection dominate this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable field report, with regional updates on strawberries, blueberries, pruning, and winter crop management.
January 26 Week 4 Garden Photos
Time slows as winter reaches South Carolina, bringing snow, sleet, ice, and unfamiliar cold temperatures. In the quiet of winter, the garden sleeps, wrapped in stillness. Barbara H. Smith, ©2026...
Evolution of Hot Sauce: A Global History of Heat
From ancient civilizations to Carolina Reapers, discover how hot sauce evolved into a global culinary phenomenon.
Strawberry-Bush (Euonymus americanus): A Native Shrub with Charm
Strawberry-bush is a native shrub with unique red seed capsules and high wildlife value. Learn how to grow, care for, and use it in shaded landscapes.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 20, 2026
South Carolina growers’ weekly field report featuring regional updates on strawberries, cold weather impacts, pests, diseases, and winter crop management.
American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
From winter seed balls to towering trunks, explore the beauty, history, and wildlife value of the American sycamore tree.
January 19 Week 3 Garden Photos
Strolling Through Winter’s Quiet Grace: A January Walk in South Carolina Gardens Purple Dawn Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana') Barbara H. Smith, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension Lenten...
January 12 Week 2 Garden Photos
Through Our Lens: Favorite HGIC Photos of 2025, Part 2 Water Lily (Nymphaea sp.) Millie Davenport, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Orb Spider Ginger Long, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Giant...
When Leaves Don’t Let Go: Marcescence
Why some American beech trees and other young deciduous species hold onto leaves all winter—a phenomenon called marcescence.
This Month in Your Garden – January 2026
January 2026 garden tasks and inspiration for Coastal, Midlands, Upstate, and Upstate regions. Plan the year, mulch beds, test soil, start seeds, prune, and enjoy winter’s calm.