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)
Fall begins with continued dry weather across South Carolina. Cucurbit crops show widespread virus symptoms, while strawberry planting is underway. This week’s field report includes regional updates on pests, diseases, and fall crop progress from the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
“The beauty of a garden comes not just from flowers but from the love poured into it.”...
Food fuels more than your body—it shapes your mood. Explore nutrients that support mental wellness and practical tips for daily eating.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
Halloween traces many of its distinctive traditions to ancient Celtic practices, such as the...
Learn how to recognize brown patch symptoms and apply effective lawn care practices.
We recently created a “bug hotel” in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. This is a fun project...
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