January 3 Week 1 Garden Photos
The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 1 Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC,...
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Jan 3, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 1 Slipper Orchid (Paphiopedilum species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC,...
Jan 3, 2022 | In the Garden
Another group of tested and trialed garden plants have proven themselves winners in the All-America Selections (AAS) program. The twelve 2022 winners include four flowers and eight new vegetables...
Dec 20, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Christmas at The Biltmore House, Asheville, NC Christmas at The Biltmore House Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Biltmore Lion in Holiday Finery Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
Dec 17, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity remains low in the area. However, disease pressure may increase following some welcome rainfall last week. Remember to keep...
Dec 16, 2021 | In the Garden
Growing up, my father loved growing vegetables. He was proud of his produce, always sharing the harvest with friends and neighbors. He would even encourage compliments at the dinner table by saying,...
Dec 15, 2021 | Tasty Bites
Quail Meat and Eggs Worldwide: There are reports of quail being used for food as far back as 960 AD, where there is a reference to fried quail at a country fair trade. During the eighth and...
Dec 14, 2021 | In the Garden
While the Christmas tree takes the front-and-center stage during this holiday season, supported by a cast of poinsettias, cyclamens, kalanchoes, Christmas cactuses, and amaryllises, hollies often...
Dec 13, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Christmas at The Biltmore House Conservatory, Asheville, NC The Biltmore Conservatory and Greenhouses Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Minature Conservatory Display in the Biltmore...
Dec 13, 2021 | In the Garden
It should go without saying that water is vital for plant survival. Plants use water for photosynthesis, transporting water-soluble nutrients, and maintaining turgidity. Turgidity is the water...
Dec 8, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity in the area remain low with overall good development of crops. Strawberries continue to develop well with very few issues. Given the...
Dec 7, 2021 | In the Garden
Most years, South Carolina receives several inches of rain during the fall and winter. This year, however, we have been on the dry side. We have also been having warmer than average days, and your...
Dec 6, 2021 | In the Garden
Arbor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the trees that make your world better! While National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, the first Friday in December (December 3, 2021) is South...
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