Tag: Blogs

Hummingbird Favorite: Pentas

Jul 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Every spring, I visit local garden centers, searching for colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds. I like to combine these flowers in containers and place them where I can watch hummingbirds...

July 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 8, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants, Uncategorized

“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” ~Sigmund Freud~ Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink Garden...

Celebrate National Hand Roll Day: A Journey of Flavor and Fun

Jul 5, 2024 | Tasty Bites

National Hand Roll Day, which is celebrated on July 6th of this year, is a culinary adventure that invites you to dive deep into the vibrant world of Japanese sushi hand rolls. With their striking...

Question of the Week – Rocky Shoals Spider Lily

Jul 3, 2024 | In the Garden

What is this flower that was found growing on a rock in the middle of a river? This is a rocky shoals spider lily (Hymenocallis coronaria). This species is endemic to the Southeast and grows only in...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 1, 2024

Jul 2, 2024 | In the Garden

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day later this week! Parts of the state received some much-needed rain over the past several days. Hot weather is causing many crops to come to...

July1 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 1, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals, Photo Worthy Plants

“Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants, and animals.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis)Barbara H. Smith,...

This Month in Your Garden – July 2024

Jul 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Water is essential. This time of year can bring inconsistent rainfall, and with the heat, supplemental irrigation may be needed. Make sure to water deeply...

Question of the Week – Pink Lemonade Blueberry

Jun 26, 2024 | In the Garden

What is wrong with these blueberries? This week was a trick question. Nothing is wrong with these blueberries! This is a variety called Pink Lemonade that, when fully ripe, has a deep pink color. I...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- June 24, 2024

Jun 25, 2024 | In the Garden

The heat continues throughout the state. Small fruits and peaches are being harvested in great quantities as disease and insect issues continue to develop in certain vegetable crops. See details...

National Men’s Health Month

Jun 25, 2024 | Tasty Bites

Each June, we recognize National Men’s Health Month to bring awareness to health and wellness needs specific to men. Research shows that men, on average, live 5 years less than women. This is not...

Am I Venomous or Poisonous?

Jun 24, 2024 | In the Garden

“Is this snake poisonous?” I get asked this question a lot, and my answer is no. The snake isn’t poisonous, but it could be venomous. One of my biggest pet peeves is when a TV commercial or movie...

June 24 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 24, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The HGIC Staff recently toured the Festival of Flower Topiary Displays in Greenwood, SC. The topiaries will be on display through July 8th. Plan a visit! HGIC Staff left to right: Barbara Smith,...