South Carolina Field Update (July 13, 2026): Rain Brings An Increase in Disease
Rain brought relief across South Carolina but increased disease pressure. Get the latest crop conditions, pest updates, and harvest reports from around the state.
The Home and Garden Information Center
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)
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July 13 Week 2 Garden Photos
“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”...
The Science of Connection: Why Relationships Matter for Your Health
Strong social connections improve physical and mental health. Learn why relationships matter and simple ways to strengthen your social network.
Creamy Fruit Salad
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
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National Sweet Tea Day
Iced tea has been on the menu since the 1870s. What made the iced tea novel wasn’t the tea but the...
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Managing Fire Ants in the Vegetable Garden
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.
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Giant Coneflower
I love adding drama to a garden, especially choosing a plant that will stop you in your tracks...
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