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Cleaning up a school garden after a prolonged absence or period of neglect can seem like an overwhelming task, particularly now as schools are working out how to reopen safely. Although it seems the...
What are Microgreens? “Microgreens” are small leafy vegetables or herbs harvested just as true leaves begin to form. Microgreens or “vegetable confetti” taste delicious and can be added to...
Soak luffas in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach until clean. Slice whole luffas into rounds approximately 1 – 1 ½ inches thick. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut melt and pour soap...
In an earlier blog post, we discovered how easy it is to grow luffas. Making soap from luffas is a fun and easy craft project for all ages. The finished soap scrubbers can be used in the tub,...
The Clemson Cooperative Extension Horticulture Team recently attended a professional development meeting at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory. Hornbeam Pleached Archway (Carpinus betulus...
Groundcovers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. They add beauty to the landscape, and they can also solve many planting problems in difficult sites. Grass is the...
Growing plants in the classroom can provide a wealth of benefits for students and educators. Indoor plants have been linked to improved concentration and memory as well as a reduction in stress....
Convincing children to eat their veggies may sound like an impossible task, but a research study conducted by Parmer, et al. found that “second graders who participated in school gardening as part...
Luffas have magical appeal to kids, so growing luffa can be an exciting family or classroom project for your summer garden. Also known as dishcloth gourds or vegetable sponges, luffa are actually...
School gardens are an excellent way to teach students how to grow their own healthy fruits and vegetables. Most schools throughout South Carolina, however, are not built on land ideal for vegetable...
Gardening is a great family activity but with today’s hectic schedules it’s hard to find time for a garden. Growing microgreens is a fast and tasty way to grow veggies with the entire family. The...
Growing a cutting garden is easy and useful for creating your own floral designs. Cutting gardens can be grown in rows like traditional vegetable gardens, in raised beds, or containers. Most...
