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)
A swollen, distorted blackberry shoot may be the result of a stem gall caused by the blackberry gall midge. These galls form when larvae burrow into the stem, triggering abnormal growth. Learn how to identify this pest, understand its life cycle, and take steps to manage damage in your blackberry patch.
“And then, one fairy night, May became June.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald~ Giant Coneflower...
Dining out should be enjoyable and safe. Learn how to evaluate restaurants for food safety by checking inspection scores, staff certifications, cleanliness, and more. These practical tips will help you make informed choices and avoid foodborne illness when eating out.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
If you are a fan of strawberries, there may still be time to support a local grower and bring some...
Cultivate southern peas with guidance on soil preparation, planting, and harvesting techniques.
Beetles were already pollinating the first flowers before bees evolved. Many of the flowers with...
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