Category: In the Garden

Question of the Week – Rice Trunk

May 29, 2024 | In the Garden

What is this piece of equipment used for? This piece of equipment is called a trunk and was historically used to manipulate the water levels in rice fields along the coast of South Carolina. The...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024 | In the Garden

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so you don’t miss anything. Also, check out the latest episode of the SC Grower...

Home Garden Genetics

May 27, 2024 | In the Garden

Some wild things are happening in the realm of home gardens this year. Breakthrough breeding via genetic engineering is bringing two first-of-their-kind plants into the hands of average folks. A new...

Question of the Week – Stink Bugs

May 22, 2024 | In the Garden

What has caused this gelatinous substance to ooze from a developing peach? This gelatinous substance is often called “gummosis” and can be caused by a number of things, such as disease, mechanical...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 20, 2024

May 21, 2024 | In the Garden

This week, check out the Transitioning Your Business to the Next Generation Workshop put on by Clemson’s Agribusiness Team on Thursday, 5/23. Keep an eye on the Upcoming Events tab periodically so...

The Evolution of a Garden Space

May 20, 2024 | In the Garden

Many years ago, when our children were young, my husband built an in-ground pool. It provided many hours of fun and relaxation for my family. About 20 years ago after our children left, I was...

Question of the Week – Killdeer

May 15, 2024 | In the Garden

Which common bird made its nest underneath this cucumber plant? These eggs were laid by a Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), who gets its name from their characteristic “kill-dee kill-dee” call heard...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 13, 2024

May 14, 2024 | In the Garden

Cucurbit downy mildew was found in the state this past week on cucumbers in Charleston. All commercial cucurbit growers need to be on the lookout and start preventative fungicide applications, if...

Unsung Pollinator Heroes: Beetles

May 13, 2024 | In the Garden

Beetles were already pollinating the first flowers before bees evolved. Many of the flowers with an ancient lineage, including magnolia and spicebush, are beetle-pollinated, but so are many other...

Question of the Week – Periodical Cicada

May 8, 2024 | In the Garden

What is this red-eyed creature found crawling up a pine tree? This is a periodical cicada nymph that has just crawled out of the soil after 13 years of feeding and developing underground and is now...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 6, 2024

May 7, 2024 | In the Garden

Check out the latest 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 Anna Sara...

Foxglove

May 6, 2024 | In the Garden

For years, Foxglove (Digitalis species) has been a quintessential cottage garden flower. It is native to Europe and is a member of the plantain (Plantaginaceae) family. Foxglove adds height and...