This Month in Your Garden – November 2025
November brings cooler days and key garden tasks—plant bulbs, protect lawns, care for trees, and create habitat for wildlife across South Carolina.
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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November 3 Week 1 Garden Photos
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last...
Canning Success: Partnering with Local Produce Experts
Discover how a Columbia canning group teamed up with a local produce manager to source the freshest ingredients, enhance quality, and strengthen community ties.
Creamy Fruit Salad
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
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Holiday Décor
Drying Oranges for Holiday Decorations
Drying oranges for holiday decorations is a timeless tradition that brings natural beauty and warmth to your home. Learn how to create festive citrus accents for wreaths, garlands, and gifts, and enjoy the nostalgic aroma of the holiday season. Perfect for family fun and sustainable decor!
Houseplants
Peperomia Houseplants
Peperomia houseplants (Peperomia spp.) are loved for their vibrant foliage and easy care. Available in compact, bushy, or trailing forms, they thrive in containers, terrariums, or hanging baskets. With over 1,000 species, Peperomia offers stunning varieties such as the watermelon peperomia, raindrop peperomia, and string of turtles. Learn about their care, lighting needs, watering tips, and the best ways to keep them thriving indoors.
Holiday Food
Holiday Dinner Rolls
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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