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)
Hot temperatures, rising humidity, and recent rainfall are accelerating crop growth across South Carolina. Growers should prepare for increased disease pressure, scout cucurbits for downy mildew, and stay on top of irrigation and crop protection as blueberries, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and other summer crops move into harvest.
The William H. Williamson III Conservatory was opened to the public in 2008 at the Daniel Stowe...
Make fresh plant-based milk at home with simple ingredients, easy steps, and practical food safety tips.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
Discover the secrets to growing summer squash, including planting, pollination, and pest control.
Fertilizing the lawn is a great way to improve its quality and is one component of turfgrass...
Salad: 2 cups uncooked pasta 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes 1/3 cup...
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