Author: N. Jordan Franklin

Coastal Region- Glen Payne Indoor Plant Care Indoor plants may need to be repotted if roots are growing over the sides of their container. Repot in containers 2-4” larger in diameter than the...

As winter gives way to spring, February is a crucial month for garden care. From preventing cold damage in the Lowcountry of South Carolina to pruning trees in the Upstate, this guide offers region-specific tips to keep your garden healthy. Discover how to protect plants from frost, care for winter-damaged lawns, and prepare for a successful growing season ahead.

Last year, the United States Department of Agriculture announced a $70 million investment into a Clemson-South Carolina State partnership “to increase the acreage and number of farmers using cover...

Growth is vital for healthy people and plants alike. Writing blogs helps me grow as a writer. Some days, the words pour out onto the page in just the right order. On other days, they come in fits...

“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have...

When referencing my front yard’s native grass and wildflower planting, I irreverently and affectionately call it my weed patch. I’ll address the irreverent part in a later blog. This...

South Carolina gardeners often get excited towards the end of February when temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s but know spring is still a month away. As tempting as it is, it is understood...

Soil fertility is a confounding topic for new and experienced gardeners alike. Anyone asking an Extension agent what fertilizer to use has likely heard, “Get your soil tested to find out the right...