Barbara H.Smith

“In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day.” ~Aldo Leopold~

“April is the Kindest Month. April gets you out of your head and out working in the garden.” ~Marty Rubin~

The HGIC Visit to Riverbanks Botanical Garden in Columbia ~Part 2~ This is a beautiful place to bring the whole family. There’s a 3-acre interactive Children’s Garden that features a dino dig, giant tree houses, splash zones, and more. Plant a visit soon!

Barbara is back on her feet! Spring is arriving at Crooked Trail Farm.

“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 5 ~ ”

“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 4 ~ ”

“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 2 ~ ”

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 2~

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 1~

The Robert Mills House in Historic Columbia was built in 1823 for Anisley and Sarah Hall. It was designed by the first American-trained architect, Robert Mills.

Visit the Hampton-Preston House and Garden in Historic Columbia. It was built for Anisley and Sarah Hall in 1818. They lived here until 1823, when the house was sold to Wade Hampton Sr and his wife, Mary Couter Hampton.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Home and Garden Information Staff!

“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” ~Victoria Erickson~

“A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.” ~Sadi~

Choose Plant Material That Adds Textural Interest and Foliage Color to Your Landscape ~Part 2

Choose Plant Material That Adds Textural Interest and Foliage Color to Your Landscape ~Part 1

“In nature nothing exists alone.” ~Rachel Carson~

Creepy, Crawly, and Cool: Part 2

Come for a visit to the South Carolina Botanical Gardens to see what’s in bloom!

Enjoy a Virtual Visit to Crooked Trail Farm~Part 2

Enjoy a Virtual Visit to Crooked Trail Farm, Part 1

“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.”

“If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.” ~Frances Hodgson Burnett~

“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle.” ~Luther Burbank~

Take a walk and enjoy the beautiful South Carolina spring.

What’s blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Garden this week!

“Nature always wears the colours of the spirit.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

The wonderful world of insects!

Late summer and fall perennial flower selections for South Carolina gardens.

Foliage houseplants bring color and life to your home.

“Daffodils are bouquets of sunshine”

Brighten your home with flowering indoor plants. Not only do they add beauty to your home, but they clean the air of toxins, increase the humidity level, and provide oxygen.

What’s blooming in the Crooked Trail Farm Garden this week!

“Spring in Nature’s way of saying Let’s Party” ~Robin Williams~

“Not all who wander are lost.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien~

Here’s what is blooming in the Crooked Trail Farm garden this week.

Here’s what’s blooming at Crooked Trail Farm this week.