March Week 2 Garden Photos

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

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Dandelions are an important source of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

You may find this in your lawn due to all the rainfall South Carolina has been having. Nostoc is a dark blue-green, jelly-like organism sometimes found in soggy home lawns. While the organism’s discovery can be alarming for homeowners, it causes no harm to plants or animals. The Nostoc is likely filling in space where the grass does not grow.Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

American beech trees hold onto their leaves through the winter are described as marcescent. They provide beautiful interest in the winter and early spring deciduous woods.Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson