Tag: Blogs

Growing Gold in the Winter Landscape

Jan 24, 2022 | In the Garden

I’ve made it clear in this blog that Winter is my least favorite season. Therefore, I always seek winter-blooming flowers to raise my spirits. However, before the yellow-flowered daffodils bloom to...

In Memory of Rick Berry

Jan 21, 2022 | In the Garden

The horticultural world lost Rick Berry, a remarkable plantsman, in November. I had the honor of being Rick’s friend and sharing years of plant exchanges and stories. Looking back, my last visit in...

Boxwood Bronzing Blues

Jan 20, 2022 | In the Garden

Even boxwoods get the winter blues, bronzing blues, that is. Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are broadleaf evergreen plants that boldly retain their foliage in the winter months, unlike deciduous plants that...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 18, 2022

Jan 19, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “In our area, crops are developing well with few pest or disease issues currently. Some brassicas are displaying a reddening to the older leaves associated...

January 18 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jan 18, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Snow Scenes from Winter Storm Izzy” In the Height of Winter Storm IzzyBarbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Winter Storm Izzy Hits Crooked Trail FarmBarbara H. Smith, ©2022...

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, Clemson...

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 HouseBarbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Biltmore Lion in Holiday FineryBarbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...