Garden Photos Ideas, Tips & Guides

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

“Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That’s the fun of them. You’re always learning.”

The old saying about clematis growth is, “The first year they sleep, the second year they creep, and the third year they leap.” Growth may seem slow as the plant builds its root system, but once established, clematis are strong growers. Clematis likes to be planted where it has cool roots and a sunny top.

Cicada Brood XIX has arrived in Greenwood County. Enjoy the amazing photos taken by HGIC Agent, Ginger Long. Brood XIX is one of the largest broods in the country, covering the greatest geographic area. In South Carolina, the emergence is projected to be in many upstate counties and counties along the Savannah River basin down to Aiken County. The adults live only for a few weeks, and after about a month, they will disappear as mysteriously as their arrival.

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!

The HGIC Staff recently visited the beautiful Riverbanks Botanical Gardens in Columbia. Plan a visit soon! ~Part 1~

The Clemson Extension Horticulture Team recently visited the Greenwood City Greenhouse to see a behind the scenes tour of the Festival of Flowers topiaries. Plan a visit to Greenwood, SC to see these amazing topiaries that will displayed  around downtown Greenwood. The Festival of Flowers Celebration is June 6th through the 9th. The topiaries will be on display the entire month of June.

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 3 ~ ”

“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 ~ ”

“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 1 ~ ”

Beautiful South Carolina Sunrises, Winter Skies, and Sunsets

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~

Enjoy a Virtual Christmas Tour of the Biltmore House. Happy Holidays from the HGIC Staff.

During the Christmas season, the Biltmore Conservatory is filled with poinsettias, orchids, and other exotic plants.

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!

Enjoy a virtual tour of the interior of the Biltmore House. The house has 250 rooms and approximately 135,000 square feet. Construction started in 1889, and it took 1,000 men six years to build the house. It was formally opened in 1895 in time for Christmas.

Fall Garden Tour at the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC.

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

How Different Plants Produce Seed Is A Work of Art

“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

Creepy, Crawly, Cool: Insects and Arachnids

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~