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)
Spring crops like strawberries, peaches, and blueberries are growing rapidly across South Carolina. This week’s field report includes pest alerts, disease updates, and regional grower insights to help you stay ahead in the field.
“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature.”...
Physical inactivity is on the rise—but even small changes can make a big difference. In honor of the Move More campaign, learn 4 easy ways to add more movement into your daily life. Whether it's walking, gardening, or turning housework into exercise, these tips will help you feel better, reduce stress, and improve your long-term health.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
Learn how to manage snails and slugs and prevent them from harming plants.
Many of you may be familiar with our native fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, often called...
The holidays are here, and no festive feast is complete without fresh, homemade dinner rolls. This recipe offers an easy-to-follow method for creating sweet, Hawaiian-style rolls with a fluffy texture, guaranteed to impress your friends and family. From proofing the dough to that first warm bite, baking these rolls will fill your kitchen with joy and the delightful scent of the season.
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