Tag: Blogs

The World of Hellebores

Jan 17, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape

There are approximately 15 species of hellebores that are perennial, and the majority are native to southern and eastern Europe. Other common names for this plant are Christmas rose, and Lenten...

This New Year, Try Horticulture!

Jan 13, 2022 | In the Garden

Here, at the beginning of 2022, some of us may resolve to make meaningful life changes. At midnight on December 31st, marketing campaigns switch from ‘indulge in holiday cheer’ to ‘new year, new...

Maple Flowers

Jan 10, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape

While most deciduous trees are bare and seem lifeless, red maple (Acer rubrum) illuminates the gray January landscape. Glimmering hazy red to yellow-orange flowers appear to float amid the bare and...

January 10 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jan 10, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Incredible World of Orchids~Part 2 Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Cattleya Orchid (Cattleya species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...

January 3 Week 1 Garden Photos

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,...

Plan a Garden Full of Winners

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...

December 20 Week 2 Garden Photos

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...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 13, 2021

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...

A Re-acquaintance with Sunchokes aka Jerusalem Artichokes

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,...

Bacon Wrapped Quail

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...

American Holly

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...

December 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

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...