This is Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). This native, evergreen vine is just starting to bloom.
09.02.2024 - 09:40 / bhg.com / Emily Vanschmus
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February is the month of love, and BHG editors are sharing plenty of new products we've been head over heels with lately. This month's favorite finds include eco-friendly beauty products, modern home decor, tasty new snacks, and more.
Celebrate Valentine's Day by treating yourself to a new self-care product or delicious (and healthy!) chocolate bar. Or take inspiration from our picks by shopping for Galentine's Day gifts and heart-theme decor. These are the products our editors are loving in February.
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«Friday nights are pizza night at my house. We use our Solo stove pizza oven on the deck during the summer months and usually get delivery during the winter months. I bought this print to set out on our basement bar and I love it so much. My girls look forward to seeing it because they know it's pizza night!»
— Sarah Martens, Senior Food Editor
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«I love these oat milk chocolates for gifts or to have a stash in my office desk. Each flavor has four individually-wrapped bars for the perfect chocolate fix for 130 calories. You can find them in most grocery stores and health food stores—and in our January/February Shop section.»
— Jessica Thomas, Style & Design Director
Courtesy of Poppy and Pout
«I love Poppy & Pout’s all-natural lip balms. Each one is hand-poured in an eco-friendly cardboard tube, which I was skeptical about at first, but actually love! And, the flavors are incredible: Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate Peach, and Sweet Mint are my favorites.»
— Emily VanSchmus, Home Editor
Courtesy of Amazon
«I love the clean look of floating
This is Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens). This native, evergreen vine is just starting to bloom.
The hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires linked to human-caused rises in global temperatures and changing weather patterns are decimating harvests of essential food crops around the world, driving a crisis in global hunger never before seen in the modern era. According to the World Health Organization, between 691 million and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, an increase of 122 million people when compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week is the Pee Dee Vegetable Production Meeting in Florence.
“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 ~ ”
When we talk about foliage superstars, coleus has to be at the top of the list. The breadth of options is vast and colorful. Depending on the garden center you’re at, you can choose from a rainbow of leaf patterns, colors, and shapes, as well as plant sizes.
“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 February unfolds, deciduous trees stand in a state of dormancy, making it an opportune time for pruning. With leaves shed and the tree's energy directed inward, removing dead or diseased branches promotes overall health. Pay attention to the tree's structure, thinning crowded areas to enhance air circulation. While major shaping is best left for late winter or early spring, minor adjustments now can contribute to a flourishing canopy come spring.
Left: James Devaney; Right, Rob Kim / Getty Images
Many gardens have shady areas, where sun-loving plants won’t thrive. The good news is that there’s plenty of plants that can tolerate or even do better in a shaded position.
Of these two shoots pruned from a blueberry plant, which would have produced larger, higher quality berries?
Check out last week’sepisode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast.