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)
Strawberry planting is wrapping up in some areas and ramping up in others, while fall greens are growing strong across South Carolina. This week’s field report shares regional crop updates, pest and disease observations, and reminders about the Strawberry Webinar Series, statewide sweetpotato survey, and upcoming grower events.
Support Your Growers: Savor the Flavors of Fall at Your Local Farmer’s Markets. A colorful...
Switchels, shrubs, and oxymel are time-tested vinegar drinks. Explore their history, benefits, and recipes for refreshing, natural beverages.
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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