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)
Heavy rainfall, high insect pressure, and continued fall planting are shaping this week's South Carolina fruit and vegetable production. Clemson Extension agents report regional crop conditions, pest activity, disease concerns, and field observations from across the state.
“Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” ~Denise Levertov~ Blue Passionflower (Passiflora...
Discover how fiber works in the body—from strawberries to the large intestine—and how soluble and insoluble fibers benefit your digestion and overall health.
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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