September 11, 2009 RSS feed / Beauty in the Backyard

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Unfurl the Spanish Flag vine

Stopping smell flowers
By Arlene Marturano marturanoa@yahoo.com
Autumn blooming vines add vertical interest, color, and pizzazz to the garden up to the first frost. One vine sure to be a conversation piece is Spanish flag, Ipomoea lobata. More...

Fall nature walk at Camp Gravatt

Contributed by S.C. Native Plant Society

The Midlands Chapter of SCNPS is having a Fall Kick- Off walk at Camp Gravatt in Aiken County September 19. Anyone interested in learning more about plant life in South Carolina is invited. This outing is designed for new and old members alike. More...

Home and garden tip — ziplock baggies keep flies away

Contributed by Pam Clark

Danielle says, "Fill a ziplock bag with water and five or six pennies and hang it in the problem area. In my case it was a particular window in my home. It had a slight but significant passage way for insects. More...

Scuppernongs at A.A. Farms

John Aiken shows off this year's crop of scuppernongs at A.A. Farms. More...

Garden Club Council to meet

Contributed by Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia

The Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia will meet September 28 at the Garden Council Building, 1605 Park Circle, Maxcy Gregg Park. More...


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