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)
Get your South Carolina garden ready for late summer with regional gardening advice for August. Learn what vegetables to plant for fall harvests, protect landscapes during extreme heat, monitor invasive pests, support pollinators, and discover fun gardening activities for children. Tips are organized for the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions to help gardeners succeed statewide.
“Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” ~Denise Levertov~ Blue Passionflower (Passiflora...
Buying food in bulk can help you save money, reduce packaging waste, and purchase only what you need. Learn the benefits of bulk shopping and how to safely buy foods from bulk bins.
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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