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)
Native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Oconee Bells are among the rarest spring ephemerals in the U.S. Explore their unique story, botanical beauty, and ongoing conservation efforts.
“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” ~Harriet Ann Jacobs~ Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) Julia Nichols, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension Jack in the...
Kickstart your spring wellness with three easy habits. Discover how real food, hydration, and movement can lead to a healthier, more energized you.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
Learn how to manage snails and slugs and prevent them from harming plants.
Many of you may be familiar with our native fringetree, Chionanthus virginicus, often called...
The holidays are here, and no festive feast is complete without fresh, homemade dinner rolls. This recipe offers an easy-to-follow method for creating sweet, Hawaiian-style rolls with a fluffy texture, guaranteed to impress your friends and family. From proofing the dough to that first warm bite, baking these rolls will fill your kitchen with joy and the delightful scent of the season.
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