Author: Cory Tanner

Muhly Grass Mealybug

May 10, 2026 | In the Garden

Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)*, sometimes known as sweetgrass, is a beautiful ornamental grass celebrated for its displays of pink, purple, or white flowers in the late summer and fall....

How to Grow Pothos Indoors (Epipremnum spp.): Care, Cultivars, and Common Problems

Jan 30, 2026 | Indoor Plants

Learn how to grow pothos indoors, solve common problems, and choose from popular Epipremnum cultivars.

December 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Dec 22, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Winter teaches patience: to watch the light fade, to feel the chill, to follow the moon’s slow journey across a fog-laced horizon, and to remember that even in the coldest season, the world...

December 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Dec 15, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Experience Brookgreen Garden’s “Night of a Thousand Candles” Tuesday-Sunday, now through Jan. 4, 2026. There are 2700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights. Brookgreen...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum): How to Grow, Care for, and Enjoy in South Carolina

Oct 23, 2025 | Fruits & Vegetables, Tree Fruits

Grow pomegranates in South Carolina with expert Clemson Extension tips on pruning, fruiting, and choosing cold-hardy cultivars.

Question of the Week – Pickleworm

Aug 6, 2025 | In the Garden

Learn how to spot and control pickleworms in cucumbers and other cucurbits to protect your harvest from this late-season pest.

Clemson’s Sustainable Landscape Demonstration Garden

Oct 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Clemson’s Sustainable Landscape Demonstration Garden is a multidisciplinary effort to create something that is both beautiful and beneficial. The garden consists of almost entirely native plants,...

Be On the Lookout for Armyworms

Aug 15, 2024 | In the Garden

Fall armyworms are being reported in lawns and pastures across South Carolina. If you notice caterpillars feeding or moving in large numbers during the early morning or late evening hours, you may...

Question of the Week – Kudzu Bug

Jul 31, 2024 | In the Garden

What are these insects on pole butterbeans? The insects pictured are bean plataspids, Megacopta cribraria (F.), commonly known as “kudzu bugs.” They are an invasive plant pest from Asia. First...

Start Brussels Sprouts Now for a Winter Harvest

Jul 13, 2023 | In the Garden

Brussels sprouts are a healthy vegetable. They are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. However, their flavor reputation is notoriously bad. Brussels sprouts often find...

What Is It? Wednesday – Blueberry Splits

Jul 5, 2023 | In the Garden

Blueberry splits are caused by excessive water from rainfall or irrigation when ripe or near-ripe fruit are on the plant. These berries of the rabbiteye cultivar ‘Climax’ split following nearly four...

Garden Peas

Feb 3, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetables

Plant garden peas and enjoy fresh, tender pods with these care and harvesting tips.