Tag: Blogs

What Is It? Wednesday – January 31, 2024

Jan 31, 2024 | In the Garden

This is a jelly fungus. Jelly fungi are usually found growing on dead or dying branches. Jelly fungi often swell when there is plenty of moisture in the air (pictured) and shrink when the air is...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- January 29, 2024

Jan 29, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes We had a week of warm weather after a cold snap. I have seen an uptick in black rot in brassicas. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything anyone can do, conventionally or...

January 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jan 29, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 1 ~ ” A Winter’s Stroll in the Garden...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- January 22, 2024

Jan 23, 2024 | In the Garden

Happy 2024! We’re back and ready for another great year of growing fruit and veggies! We hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. Don’t forget to look at our resources tab for...

January 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jan 22, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful South Carolina Sunrises, Winter Skies, and Sunsets Stunning Sunset at Crooked Trail Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Winter Sunrise Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC,...

Cast Iron Plant

Jan 15, 2024 | In the Garden

The cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) is one tough plant, as its common name implies. It can grow in deep shade, is deer resistant, and can withstand drought. If that wasn’t enough, it can also...

January 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jan 15, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 2~ Leslie Crested Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium antiquum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Bird of paradise...

Eastern Red Cedar

Jan 11, 2024 | In the Garden

Although Christmas is past, I wanted to focus my blog on this most beautiful and versatile tree: the eastern red cedar (𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢). The eastern red cedar was the Christmas tree of choice...

This Month in Your Garden – January 2024

Jan 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt If you have not done so yet, have your soil tested. Create a plan for the Spring in the garden, listing materials, such as seeds, to purchase now. Begin...

January 8 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jan 8, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 1~ Amazon Lily (Eucharis amazonica) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Red Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) Barbara...

Creating New Year’s Resolutions that Last

Jan 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Ah, New Year’s resolutions. Maybe they motivate you each year, or maybe you think, “Why bother?”. Studies show that by the end of January, over 40% of those who made resolutions at...

December 18 Week 3 Garden Photos

Dec 18, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy a Virtual Christmas Tour of the Biltmore House. Happy Holidays from the HGIC Staff. Grand Staircase and Chandelier Millie Davenport, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson Extension The Winter Garden Millie...