Tag: Blogs

A Grateful Lazy Gardener

Nov 22, 2022 | In the Garden

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. —Thornton Wilder Gratitude is a topic on everyone’s mind during November. As children, we are taught...

November 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Nov 21, 2022 | Photo Worthy Plants

Recent Fall Foliage at Crooked Trail Farm in Upstate South Carolina. Fall at Crooked Trail Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Emmett's Pumpkin Full Moon Japanese Maple (Acer...

How to Make a Moss Ball

Nov 21, 2022 | In the Garden

You can create fresh or preserved moss balls to add interest to your floral arrangements. If using fresh moss or reindeer lichen, please don’t collect entire populations of them from a single area....

Southern Style Floral Design

Nov 17, 2022 | In the Garden

As I mentioned in my previous blog about the French style of floral design, I was inspired to create my Southern style arrangement using flowers and foliage from my own South Carolina landscape. The...

What Is It? Wednesday- Glyphosate Damage on Beets

Nov 16, 2022 | In the Garden

These beets were injured by glyphosate overspray. Only the last 6 feet of 6 beds were affected. The applicator was spraying the row middles and forgot to turn off the sprayer while turning around at...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 14, 2022

Nov 15, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We missed a lot of rain and wind from the hurricane that came through. The rain was much needed. We got pretty chilly last night, which will really help all of...

Flower Arranging in The French Style

Nov 14, 2022 | In the Garden

I recently had the privilege of attending a presentation by Laura Dowling on arranging flowers in the French style. Laura was the Chief Floral Designer at the White House from 2009 to 2015. Her...

November 14 Week 2 Garden Photos

Nov 14, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Architectural Tour of the Beautiful Historic Town of St. Francisville, Louisiana Brasseaux House, built in the late 19th century Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Wrought Iron Detail...

Color Change and Leaf Drop in Deciduous Fruit Trees

Nov 10, 2022 | In the Garden

Leaf color change is one of the most iconic events that define the fall season. In a matter of days, the green color gives way to bright yellow, orange, and red hues. The appearance of these colors...

What Is It? Wednesday? – Imperial Moth Caterpillar

Nov 9, 2022 | In the Garden

This is the caterpillar of the imperial moth (Eacles imperialis). The imperial moth is one of the largest moths in the Southeast. The caterpillars feed on the foliage of pines, oaks, maples,...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 7, 2022

Nov 8, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry plants have arrived in the last two weeks and are in the ground. Overall, the plantings look good. One thing to consider is using overhead irrigation to...

November 07 Week 1 Garden Photos

Nov 7, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Recent Garden Tour of Historic St. Francisville, Louisiana. Turk's Turban (Clerodendrum indicum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Garden Arbor and Gate Barbara H. Smith, ©2022...