Children and Pesticide Use in and Around the Home
Children should never spray pesticides. Learn how adults can store, apply, and dispose of pesticides safely around the home.
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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August 31 Week 5 Garden Photos
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” ~William Shakespeare~ Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus...
What to Eat Before and After a Workout: Fuel Your Body the Smart Way
Whether you’re taking a walk around your neighborhood, attending a fitness class, lifting...
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...
Vegetable
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.
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Giant Coneflower
I love adding drama to a garden, especially choosing a plant that will stop you in your tracks...
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