Muhly Grass is an undistinguishable green grass most of the year. However, in October, it begins to bloom in delicate pink plumes. When it is in bloom, every plant lover […]
Nature
All Orange Butterflies Aren’t Monarchs
It’s the time of year that butterflies are filling the air. I see them fluttering around our garden all day. There is quite a variety of colors in the butterflies that I’m seeing, but so many are orange or at least they have lots of orange on them.
Since there is so much informa…
The Powdersville Garden Club celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1967 a group of friends and neighbors from the Powdersville community met at the late Lela Kellett's house for a luncheon, and the Powdersville Garden Club was formed. The Club that started with eleven Charter members is still very active today, with a membership of over 50, and with…
Plant of the Month – Toad Lily
Tricyrtis, Toad Lily, may sound like an ugly plant. Actually, it has a beautiful, orchid like flower. The name Toad Lily may come from its love of growing in a moist, shady area of the garden and from the spots on its flowers reminding a sorry old soul to think of a toad! Most o…
Eclipse Crowds Gather At Conestee Park
On August 21st, excitement rose with the moon during the total eclipse at Conestee Park in Mauldin. According to the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA), the rare event occurred last in the continental U.S around 1979. Back then, the path of totality wouldn’t have reached the U…
