Author: Zack Snipes

Question of the Week – Giant Leopard Moth

Apr 3, 2024 | In the Garden

This Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) was found on my grill cover as I went to cook some dinner one night last week. This is by far my favorite moth due to its striking appearance. These...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 25, 2024

Mar 26, 2024 | In the Garden

Our recent Question of the Week post about the latrine from the War of 1812 received a lot of attention over the last week. Here is an article from the Charlotte Observer that provides a little more...

Question of the Week – War of 1812 Artifact

Mar 20, 2024 | In the Garden

What is this? It was found while subsoiling a field on John’s Island in Charleston recently. Sidi Limehouse was bottom plowing a field at the end of Johns Island a few weeks ago when he hit...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 18, 2024

Mar 19, 2024 | In the Garden

We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – 3/11/24

Mar 12, 2024 | In the Garden

We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week, we have the Upstate Apple...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 4, 2024

Mar 5, 2024 | In the Garden

Check out the latest episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast. Coastal Region Zack Snipes We are getting some warmer weather, but it has been accompanied by wet, humid, and damp conditions. Fields...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- February 26, 2024

Feb 27, 2024 | In the Garden

We have lots of meetings coming up over the next few months, so be sure to keep a close eye on the Upcoming Events tab so you don’t miss anything. Coming up this week is the Pee Dee Vegetable...

What Is It? Wednesday – Fava Beans

Feb 21, 2024 | In the Garden, Vegetables

This crop growing on John’s Island in Charleston are fava beans or broad beans. They are grown in small acreages in South Carolina. They are grown in the cooler times of the year and have a similar...

Question of the Week – February 14, 2024

Feb 14, 2024 | In the Garden

Of these two shoots pruned from a blueberry plant, which would have produced larger, higher quality berries? Blueberries, like many perennial crops, need pruning for maximum yield and fruit quality....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- February 12, 2024

Feb 13, 2024 | In the Garden

Check out last week’s episode of the SC Grower Exchange Podcast. Don’t forget to look at our Resources tab for links to crop handbooks, helpful websites, and related blogs. Coastal Region Zack...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- February 5, 2024

Feb 6, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes We had some rough winds and heavy rains last night. Growers are busy in the fields getting things ready for the spring. I am seeing a good bit of purpling in brassicas...

Blackberry

Nov 21, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, Small Fruits

Learn the essentials of blackberry cultivation, from soil preparation to managing pests and diseases.