Category: In the Garden

Dry weather continues as growers manage irrigation, transplant blueberries, harvest greens, and monitor strawberries. Get the latest regional updates.

Meet the dew drop spider—tiny, silver, and full of surprises. Learn how to identify it and explore its unique behavior in larger spider webs.

Keep harvesting greens and herbs through December with simple techniques like row covers and cold frames suited for South Carolina’s mild winters.
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A practical guide for gardeners wanting to keep harvesting greens and herbs through December.

Discover how Saxmore Farms blends climate-smart farming with deep community involvement across Dorchester County.

Cold weather ended warm-season crops, but strawberries and brassicas are recovering as temperatures rise. See statewide fruit and vegetable updates.

Discover how to stop unwanted seedlings from regrowing with the cut stump herbicide method for trees, shrubs, and vines.

Bottlebrush buckeye is a showy native shrub for shade gardens. Discover its care needs, summer blooms, wildlife benefits, and best landscape uses.

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

November brings cooler days and key garden tasks—plant bulbs, protect lawns, care for trees, and create habitat for wildlife across South Carolina.

Strawberry planting is complete across South Carolina, and fields look strong heading into winter. Fall vegetables like tomatoes, squash, and greens continue to perform well, with kale, collards, and radishes ready for market. Read regional reports from Clemson Extension agents for crop conditions, pest alerts, and tips for the upcoming season.

Don’t let winter leave your lawn patchy. Learn how to protect bare spots and prepare your turf for spring with these erosion-fighting tips.

Rain and cooler weather mark the end of the growing season across South Carolina. Strawberry planting is nearly complete, while diamondback moths and two-spot cotton leafhoppers continue to cause concern in some regions. Read this week’s regional updates from Extension agents and find links to the Strawberry Webinar Series, sweetpotato grower survey, and other helpful resources.