June Week 4 Garden Photos
~A Visit to Richardson’s Daylily Nursery~ There are so many different daylily (Hemerocallis x hybrida) cultivars that it is hard to choose a favorite. Richardson's Daylily Display Barbara H....
Tag: Blogs
Destroying the Indestructible – Vinca leaf-folder
Perennial vines in the genus Vinca have proved to be sturdy and seemingly indestructible groundcovers for the Southeastern Unites States. However, over the past few years, vinca leaf-folder...
Consider Using Permeable Surfaces When Hardscaping Your Yard!
When designing the perfect landscape, plants often take center stage. However, the “hardscaped” areas of our yard are where we often relax and enjoy the fruits of our botanical labor. Rather than...
June Week 3 Garden Photos
A Stroll Around Crooked Trail Farm This Week Tribute to Mike Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Tribute to Mike') Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)...
Asian Longhorned Beetle – A New Invasive Tree Pest In South Carolina
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB; Anoplophora glabripennis) is not easy to miss – adults of this large, black beetle with white spots, black and white striped antennae, and blueish feet are between...
Making More: Propagation by Cuttings
Summer is the perfect time of the year to propagate perennials, shrubs, and trees by stem cuttings. The primary benefit of cuttings is that all offspring are clones, retaining the same genetic...
Lime and Mint Infused Watermelon Sorbet
Warm summer temperatures are here, and sweet South Carolina watermelons will be ripe for harvest soon. If you are looking for a refreshing summer dessert that’s easy to make and full of flavor, then...
Water Use in South Carolina
Our South Carolina water resources help producers grow the crops we eat, supply drinking water when we turn on the tap, and support industry and our outdoor lifestyle. It is important to recognize...
Salsa, Pico de Gallo Style
Fresh South Carolina tomatoes harvested in the summer months are true delicacies. They really are at their best with bare minimum preparation. A Pico de Gallo style salsa combines ingredients that...
June Week 2 Garden Photos
A recent visit to Maplewood Gardens in East Flat Rock, NC where there is an incredible collection of Japanese maples. The Mr. Maple nursery specializes in these beautiful maples. Maplewood Gardens...
Kitchen Fats, Oils, and Grease: Pour It, Cap It, Cool it, Trash It
How do you properly dispose of kitchen grease, and why is it important? When preparing meals in the kitchen, fats and oils are often used, and grease is typically leftover. Fats, oils, and grease,...
June Week 1 Garden Photos
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” ~Audrey Hepburn~ Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird Barbara...