Annual Geranium (Pelargonium)
Annual geraniums are colorful, easy-care plants for beds and containers. Explore light, water, soil, pests, and overwintering guidance for South Carolina.
Author: Briana Naumuk
This Month in Your Garden – November 2025
November brings cooler days and key garden tasks—plant bulbs, protect lawns, care for trees, and create habitat for wildlife across South Carolina.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – October 27, 2025
Rain and cooler weather mark the end of the growing season across South Carolina. Strawberry planting is nearly complete, while diamondback moths and two-spot cotton leafhoppers continue to cause concern in some regions. Read this week’s regional updates from Extension agents and find links to the Strawberry Webinar Series, sweetpotato grower survey, and other helpful resources.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report–September 29, 2025
Field updates from Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate SC—see the latest on fall crops, pests, and disease management.
Grower Spotlight – The Happy Berry
Visit The Happy Berry farm in Six Mile, SC for local blueberries, muscadines, figs, and more. Pick-your-own fruit or shop fresh at local markets.
This Month in Your Garden – August 2025
August gardening advice for Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate SC—covering lawns, pests, planting, and storm readiness.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 9, 2025
Last week’s storms left SC fields soggy, boosting foliar diseases and root rots just as heavy watermelon and tomato harvests roll in. Growers are rotating fungicides, battling bacterial spot, leaf-footed bugs, stink bugs, and blossom-end rot while blueberries, muscadines, and late strawberries progress. Regional agents share detailed crop conditions and control tips.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 27, 2025
Rainy conditions this week could bring increased disease pressure to South Carolina crops. Disease outbreaks such as cucurbit downy mildew and fusarium wilt are already making an impact, especially on melons and cucurbits. Stay proactive with disease management and keep an eye on crops like blueberries, blackberries, and sweet potatoes. Explore region-specific updates and expert advice from Clemson Extension specialist.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 12, 2025
Heavy rainfall in South Carolina is bringing an end to strawberry season for some growers, with disease risks increasing as temperatures rise. Crops across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions have been impacted by physical damage, waterlogging, and pest issues. Stay informed with the latest updates on crops, pests, and disease management.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 10, 2025
South Carolina’s fruit and vegetable growers are gearing up for spring! Strawberries are progressing, brassicas are thriving, and tomato planting has begun. Get the latest updates on crop conditions, pest management, and upcoming challenges in the March 10 SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report.
This Month in Your Garden – March 2025
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Even though March may bring about warmer temperatures, it’s important to hold off on fertilizing lawns. Waiting until late April – early May to begin fertilization will...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 18, 2024
The November 18, 2024, SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights crop conditions across the Coastal, Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Strawberries are thriving, brassicas are being harvested, and growers are managing pests like whiteflies and spider mites. Learn about current weather challenges and crop management strategies in South Carolina agriculture.
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