Southern Flannel Caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis): Identification, Habitat & Safety Tips
Learn why you should never touch the Southern Flannel Caterpillar and what to do if you’re stung by this deceptively furry insect.
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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October 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
“When summer gathers up her robes of glory, and like a dream of beauty glides away.”...
Switchels and Shrubs – Beverages, not Briars
Switchels, shrubs, and oxymel are time-tested vinegar drinks. Explore their history, benefits, and recipes for refreshing, natural beverages.
Creamy Fruit Salad
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
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Irish Barmbrack: A Traditional Halloween Bread
Halloween traces many of its distinctive traditions to ancient Celtic practices, such as the...
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Brown Patch & Large Patch Diseases of Lawns
Learn how to recognize brown patch symptoms and apply effective lawn care practices.
Landscape
Bug Hotel
We recently created a “bug hotel” in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. This is a fun project...
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