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)
South Carolina growers should remain on alert for the invasive two-spot cotton leafhopper as neighboring states report new detections. This week's field update covers regional crop conditions, weather impacts, irrigation, disease pressure, and harvest outlooks for watermelon, okra, blueberries, figs, muscadines, and apples.
“A garden is a love song, a duet between a human being and Mother Nature.” ~Jeff Cox~ Rabbiteye...
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.
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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