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)
Explore fall 2026 South Carolina Native Plant Certificate classes in Clemson, Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Learn about native plants, botany, sustainable landscaping, plant communities and more through core classes and electives offered by the South Carolina Botanical Garden and South Carolina Native Plant Society.
“In summer, the song sings itself.” ~William Carlos Williams~ Gulf Fritillary...
Selling at a farmers market? Follow these food safety, labeling, and product display tips to help your South Carolina food business succeed.
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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