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 continue to battle extreme heat, drought, and increasing insect pressure as July begins. This week's field report covers crop conditions across the Lowcountry, Midlands, and Upstate, including disease updates, pest activity, watermelon management, and reminders about disaster relief applications and the upcoming Watermelon Field Day.
“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” ~ Okakura Kakuzu “The...
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,...
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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