Author: Sarah Oswald Scott

What Is It? Wednesday – Spined Soldier Bugs

Jun 7, 2023 | Entomology, In the Garden

Eggs and nymphs of a predatory stink bug called the spined soldier bug (Podisus maculiventris) are on this strawberry leaf. These beneficial insects feed on over 100 pest species of insects and can...

What Is It? Wednesday – Phytophthora Crown Rot

Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized

This discoloration is a common symptom of Phytophthora crown rot. Wet conditions favor this disease; therefore, we tend to see it develop after periods of increased rainfall, especially in low areas...

What Is It? Wednesday- White Peach Scale

Mar 1, 2023 | In the Garden

This is an infestation of white peach scale. White peach scale isn’t terribly common to find, and when you do see it, it is usually concentrated on just a few trees within a much larger block. We...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 23, 2023

Jan 25, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Crops are benefiting from the recent warmer weather, with new leaves pushing out on strawberries and buds beginning to break in other crops. Following the rainfall...

SC Fruit And Vegetable Field Report – October 17, 2022

Oct 18, 2022 | In the Garden

Check out the new rainfall calculator on the Clemson Weather website. This feature calculates the amount of rainfall received in a particular location over a specified time. Coastal Region Zack...

Pruning Peaches & Nectarines

Jun 8, 2022 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits

Master pruning techniques to promote healthier growth of peaches and nectarines.