The Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety and preservation, and nutrition, physical activity & health. HGIC is designed to complement Clemson’s network of professionals and volunteers by answering the routine types of calls and thereby freeing agents to deal with commercial agriculture/horticulture questions and conduct proactive programming to larger audiences. 1-888-656-9988 (SC residents only, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, M – F)
South Carolina growers are preparing for a possible late-week freeze that could end warm-season crops. This week’s field reports cover the fall vegetable harvest, generally low pest and disease pressure, and strawberry root and crown rot.
The Autumn foliage was at its absolute peak during a trip along the roads of western Oconee...
Health is about more than weight. Explore seven practical habits—from balanced meals and enjoyable movement to better sleep and stress management—that support your overall well-being.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
Iced tea has been on the menu since the 1870s. What made the iced tea novel wasn’t the tea but the...
Fire ants can damage vegetable crops and disrupt gardens. This guide outlines how to manage infestations using baits, mound treatments, and safe insecticides tailored for vegetable gardens.
I love adding drama to a garden, especially choosing a plant that will stop you in your tracks...
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