Garden Artist and Pest Controller:The Potter Wasp
Discover how the fraternal potter wasp builds tiny clay nests, protects its young, and naturally controls caterpillars, making it a beneficial garden insect.
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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July 20 Week 3 Garden Photos
“A garden is a love song, a duet between a human being and Mother Nature.” ~Jeff Cox~ Rabbiteye...
Keeping Food Safe When Dining Outdoors: Summer Food Safety Tips
Warm weather makes outdoor meals enjoyable, but it also increases the risk of foodborne illness. Learn practical food safety tips for picnics, cookouts, and other outdoor gatherings, including safe food temperatures, proper cooler use, handwashing, and ways to prevent bacterial growth during hot summer months.
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...
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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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