SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 7, 2025
SC crop harvests rise with pest and disease pressure.
The Home and Garden Information Center
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)
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July 7 Week 1 Garden Photos
Amy Dabbs, Clemson Master Extension Associate and Statewide School and Community Garden...
Busy Body, Healthy Plate: Balancing Nutrition in a Fast-Paced World
Even in a fast-paced world, balanced nutrition is possible. Learn how to stock your pantry, plan ahead, and make healthier choices—even at the drive-thru.
Creamy Fruit Salad
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
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National Sweet Tea Day
Iced tea has been on the menu since the 1870s. What made the iced tea novel wasn’t the tea but the...
Vegetables
Managing Fire Ants in the Vegetable Garden
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.
Landscape
Giant Coneflower
I love adding drama to a garden, especially choosing a plant that will stop you in your tracks...
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