Fall Leaf Color: Spartanburg

Leaf color seemed to be more advanced in Spartanburg than in Clemson or Anderson, only about 60 miles away and about the same elevation. hmmm.  So, a bit past peak, but still lovely. I only spent a couple of hours there, since it turned out to stay so wet and cold. Next year I’ll know [...]

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Zenobia has History

Remember this cute little fall colored native shrub? It turns out she has quite a bit of history behind her, and this is History with a capital H. Take a look at the blog Zenobia: Empress of the East for some fascinating reading, both on the plant and the historical Zenobia and her world.   [...]

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The Fall Garden Project

Be sure to take a look over at http://www.growingthehomegarden.com/ where The Fall Garden Project is collecting blog posts, links and photos documenting the movement of fall color across the country.  So many excellent posts and photos, all linked from one spot. Time to pack up the camera and go leaf spotting.

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Fall Color in South Carolina

Just a few quick links to help you find the best fall color in South Carolina. Color has been coming on strong this week, and nature is  in her glory. Discover South Carolina, the state tourism site, has a list of some drives and hikes with excellent fall color.  SC State Parks has a list [...]

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Fall Color isn’t Just for Trees: Shrubs with Fall Leaf Color

Swamp Titi – Cyrilla racemiflora Blue Mist Dwarf Fothergilla – Fothergilla gardenii ‘Blue Mist’ Bigleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea macrophylla Oakleaf Hydrangea – Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Beppu’ Virginia Sweetspire – Itea virginica ‘Beppu’ Maple Leaf Viburnum – Viburnum acerifolium American Cranberrybush – Viburnum trilobum Dusty Zenobia or Honeycups – Zenobia pulverulenta There are many more. What are [...]

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