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 report muscadine harvests winding down, fall brassicas developing well, strawberry beds being prepared, and continued monitoring for pests, diseases, nematodes, and crop damage.
“With all these lovely tokens of September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and...
This sweet potato brownie recipe uses simple ingredients and organized preparation steps, along with a nutritional comparison to a packaged brownie mix.
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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