Author: Anthony P. Keinath

Cold weather marks the end of fall crops statewide, while strawberries and greens continue to grow strong. See the latest regional updates.

Native fan palms, including cabbage, dwarf, and saw palmettos, are common in South Carolina landscapes. This guide provides key identifying features and tips for managing volunteer seedlings in your yard. Learn about their leaves, flowers, and how to differentiate between these palms.

Spring leaf galls on horse sugar caused by Exobasidium

Spring crops like strawberries, peaches, and blueberries are growing rapidly across South Carolina. This week’s field report includes pest alerts, disease updates, and regional grower insights to help you stay ahead in the field.

Strawberries are in full swing across South Carolina, and peaches and blueberries are coming on strong. With warm weather and rain in the forecast, disease pressure is increasing. Read the latest statewide and regional crop updates, pest alerts, and field observations from Clemson Extension agents in this week’s SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report.

Marigolds, in the genus Tagetes, are usually thought of as summer annuals. Lemmon’s marigold, Tagetes lemmonii, is a perennial species that blooms in the fall. It deserves a place in any mixed...