January 09 Week 2 Garden Photos
Aren’t you glad you get to experience the spectacular natural beauty of South Carolina? Late November Sunset in the Upstate Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Magnificent...
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Jan 9, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Aren’t you glad you get to experience the spectacular natural beauty of South Carolina? Late November Sunset in the Upstate Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Magnificent...
Jan 9, 2023 | Tasty Bites
It’s that time of year. We’ve taken down our Christmas decorations, thrown out the remaining leftovers, and watched the ball drop. What’s next? We contemplate our New Year’s resolutions, of course!...
Jan 9, 2023 | In the Garden
Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Create a plan for the Spring in the garden, including a list of materials, such as seeds. Many seed varieties sell out quickly, so it is best to purchase them now,...
Dec 16, 2022 | In the Garden, Indoor Plants
Plants are often prized for their flowers, but that isn’t the case for the Poinsettia. The showy portions of this popular holiday plant aren’t petals or even flowers at all. Instead, they are...
Dec 15, 2022 | In the Garden
The holidays are a sacred time to spend with family and friends and manifest peace on Earth, good will toward men. I wish you all peace and meaningful celebrations. May you extend grace to...
Dec 14, 2022 | In the Garden
The Poinsettia may be the most iconic holiday plant, but the Thanksgiving cactus is my favorite because of its sentimental value. About 18 years ago, I purchased what I thought was a Christmas...
Dec 13, 2022 | In the Garden
Add a botanical flair to your Christmas tree this year by decorating with air plants (Tillandsia spp.), gilded palmetto fronds, and rosettes made from palmetto leaves. Air plants are epiphytes in...
Dec 12, 2022 | Tasty Bites
For many, the holidays are about friends, family, fellowship, and food. So, it is safe to say that many holiday traditions center around the kitchen table. Food is an important part of any...
Dec 12, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
The Rosedown Plantation gardens were the province of Martha Turnbull throughout her life. The Turnbulls’ 1828 honeymoon in Europe included great formal gardens of France, England, and Italy,...
Dec 8, 2022 | In the Garden
Want to spice up your holiday decorations this year? Creating a holiday garden gnome from a tomato cage is an activity that can include all ages and become a family tradition. All you need is a...
Dec 6, 2022 | In the Garden
Over the last few years, Formosan subterranean termites have increased their distribution in South Carolina. Where Are They, And What Should I Know About Them? There are eight species of termites in...
Dec 5, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Rosedown Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana has 12 historic buildings. Here are a few of the outbuildings that surround the house. Rosedown was the home of Daniel and Martha Turnbull. The...
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