Yoga for Every Body
Attending weekly yoga classes can help you take charge of your health and happiness. A little goes a long way – 30 minutes of gentle yet effective movement can work wonders for your body....
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Japanese Beetles
A lot of attention recently has been on periodical cicadas, which are coming out of the ground after 17 years across parts of the Southeast and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. However, another...
May 24 Week 4 Garden Photos
What’s blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Garden this week. Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Bigleaf Magnolia Close-up (Magnolia...
Weed of the Month – Slender Rush
Slender Rush (Juncus tenuis) Slender rush is a native, perennial plant. It has thin, hollow, dark green leaves. The plant resembles sedges because it also has three leaves near the top of the stem....
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- May 17, 2021
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Everything is progressing nicely in the Lowcountry. We got some much-needed rain last week. Temperatures have been cool, so things are somewhat slow from...
Conserve Water in Your Landscape with Proper Plant Selection and Placement
Water is like gasoline: you don’t miss it until it’s gone. Benjamin Franklin succinctly stated it this way: “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” So, while you may not be contemplating...
May 17 Week 3 Garden Photos
“May Flowers Always Line Your Path and Sunshine Light Your Day.” ~Irish Blessing~ Mockingbird with insect Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Hearts A'bustin Flowers...
‘Mystic Spires Blue’ Salvia
If sibling rivalry were found among plants, it probably would be among the salvias in the large mint family (the Lamiaceae). In my opinion, ‘Mystic Spires’ wins the competition, hands down. Four...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report May 10, 2021
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Following some hail events last week, we find some shredded leaves in cucurbits and some small fruit crops. Strawberries continue to develop well, with...
National Strawberry Month
Bright and tasty is what the month of May represents. Sunny skies bring in National Strawberry Month. A time of year where this sweet red fruit is in season and is used within many recipes from...
American Wisteria
Whenever I encounter an introverted gardener, I engage them in conversation with this question: What wisteria do you recommend for my backyard? Expect to hear either one of these perspectives. On...
May 10 Week 2 Garden Photos
Clematis is known as one of the best perennial vines for your garden. They like cool roots and sunny tops. Clematis 'Jackmanii' Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Texas Scarlet...