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)
July brings heat, drought, and peak growing season across South Carolina. Discover region-specific gardening advice from Clemson Extension experts on watering lawns and landscapes, harvesting herbs, caring for vegetables and fruit, managing summer pests, and preparing for fall planting in the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” ~ Okakura Kakuzu “The...
Make fresh plant-based milk at home with simple ingredients, easy steps, and practical food safety tips.
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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