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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Native Plant Spotlight: Spiderworts

Aug 7, 2025 | In the Garden

Discover the beauty and benefits of native spiderworts in South Carolina and how to protect them from invasive species.

Question of the Week – Pickleworm

Aug 6, 2025 | In the Garden
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 4, 2025

Aug 5, 2025 | In the Garden
Peaches: The Story of South Carolina’s Non-native State Fruit

Aug 4, 2025 | In the Garden
This Month in Your Garden – August 2025

Aug 1, 2025 | In the Garden
Japanese Stiltgrass: Identification, Control Methods & Removal Tips

Jul 31, 2025 | In the Garden

August 4 Week 1 Garden Photos

Aug 4, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy Part 2 of Barbara Smith’s recent visit to DanWalt Garden in Billings, Montana. It...

July 28 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 28, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
July 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 21, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
July 14 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 14, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
July 7 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 7, 2025 | Flowers, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
June 30 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jun 30, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Water Infusion Recipes Using Fresh South Carolina Produce

Aug 4, 2025 | Tasty Bites

Stay hydrated with flavorful water infusions made from South Carolina fruits and herbs. Simple, healthy, and refreshing!

Growing Healthier Families Through Home Gardening

Jul 24, 2025 | Tasty Bites
Fit and Busy: How to Stay Active with a Packed Schedule

Jul 17, 2025 | Tasty Bites
Busy Body, Healthy Plate: Balancing Nutrition in a Fast-Paced World

Jun 23, 2025 | Tasty Bites
Choosing Safe Restaurants for Dining

Jun 9, 2025 | Tasty Bites
Tackling Food Waste

May 26, 2025 | Tasty Bites

Creamy Fruit Salad

Sep 2, 2022 | Recipes

Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...

Blueberry, Peach, and Cucumber Salad

Sep 1, 2022 | Recipes
BLT Pasta Salad

Aug 31, 2022 | Recipes
Hibiscus Ginger Tea

Jun 22, 2022 | Recipes
Banana Blueberry Muffins

Jun 21, 2022 | Food, Recipes
Apple and Pear Waldorf Salad

Nov 22, 2021 | Recipes

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National Sweet Tea Day

Aug 18, 2022 | Tasty Bites

Iced tea has been on the menu since the 1870s. What made the iced tea novel wasn’t the tea but the...

National Ice Cream Day

Jul 5, 2022 | Food
Food Safety in Hurricanes & Floods

Mar 16, 2022 | Emergency, Food, Safe Handling
Going Fishing?

Jul 2, 2021 | Tasty Bites

Vegetables

Managing Fire Ants in the Vegetable Garden

Nov 4, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

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.