Preparing Food for a Crowd
Your family may enjoy meals, day after day, and never get sick from foodborne illness. Then comes a big family gathering or a large party. You are handling larger amounts of food; your refrigerator...
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
Spinach
Learn how to grow spinach for a fresh, nutritious addition to your homegrown meals.
Root-Knot Nematodes in the Vegetable Garden
Root-knot nematodes attack a wide variety of plants and can become serious pests in the home garden. They are microscopic roundworms that live in the soil and on plant roots. They injure plants by...
Recommendations for Liming and Fertilizing Vegetables
Understand the essential nutrients your vegetables need and explore effective fertilization methods for a thriving garden.
How to Complete a Soil Form for Sample Submission to the Agricultural Service Laboratory
Follow these simple steps to fill out soil submission forms and get precise analysis from the Ag Service Lab.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Explore the benefits of starting seeds indoors and follow a step-by-step guide for successful germination and growth.
Harvesting Vegetables
Discover the right time and techniques for harvesting vegetables to enjoy the best flavor and highest nutritional value.
Watering the Vegetable Garden
Learn the best practices for watering vegetables to ensure optimal growth and prevent overwatering or drought stress.
Herbs
Herbs are versatile, easy-to-grow plants that thrive in a variety of conditions. Perfect for gardens or containers, they add beauty, fragrance, and utility to any space. From culinary uses to attracting pollinators, herbs offer countless benefits. Learn how to grow, care for, and harvest herbs for year-round enjoyment.
Citrus Insects & Related Pests
A number of different insects and mites are common pests of citrus trees grown in South Carolina. Citrus pests identified by the Clemson Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic over the last few years have...
Calibrating Spreaders
Learn how to calibrate your spreader for accurate application of fertilizers and seeds to avoid waste.
Why Did My Tomatoes Stop Producing Fruit?
At this point in the growing season many tomato plants have started dropping flowers and not producing fruit. Before removing these plants from the vegetable garden, read this! Blossom drop can be...