SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 2, 2026
Warm weather and recent rain are accelerating crop growth across South Carolina, with strawberry tissue sampling, peach bloom, blueberry bloom, and disease scouting underway.
Category: In the Garden
How to Grow Biquinho Peppers in South Carolina
Learn how to grow biquinho peppers in South Carolina, from seed starting to container care, for a mild, colorful, and productive garden pepper.
South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program: Celebrating 10 Years of Native Plant Education
Celebrating 10 years of the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program and its impact on native plant education, conservation, and stewardship.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 23, 2026
Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.
Edible Gardens Start Here with Home Horticulture Foundations: Edibles and Orchards
Interested in growing fresh food at home but not sure where to start? Home Horticulture Foundations: Edibles and Orchards is a beginner-friendly Clemson Extension course designed to teach the basics of edible gardening, from vegetables and herbs to small fruits and fruit trees. This six-week online program, paired with an optional hands-on field day, helps South Carolina gardeners build confidence, plan seasonal gardens, and grow food successfully using practical, sustainable methods.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 16, 2026
Clemson Extension’s February 16, 2026 Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights warming temperatures, recent rainfall, and key scouting priorities across South Carolina. Growers should monitor spider mites in strawberries, manage disease risks following wet conditions, and adjust fertility, pruning, and frost protection strategies by region.
End-of-Winter Houseplant Care: How to Prepare Indoor Plants for Spring
Learn how to inspect, clean, prune, and prepare houseplants at the end of winter so they’re ready for healthy spring growth.
The Secret Language of Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Discover the symbolic meaning of Valentine’s Day flowers, including roses, carnations, tulips, orchids, and violets, using the traditional language of flowers.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 9, 2026
Strawberry and peach growers across South Carolina are assessing cold damage, removing row covers, and preparing for fertilization as warmer weather returns. This week’s field report includes regional updates on chill hours, disease scouting, fertigation timing, and early-season crop management.
Yellow-Rumped Warblers in Winter: How to Identify “Butterbutts”
Meet the yellow-rumped warbler (“butterbutt”)—how to identify it, why it stays in winter, and where you’re most likely to see it.
This Month in Your Garden – February 2026
February is a transition month for South Carolina gardens. This regional update covers cold weather impacts, pruning guidance, lawn care timing, soil testing, and practical steps to prepare for the upcoming spring growing season across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
Mary Nell Holly (Ilex × ‘Mary Nell’)
Mary Nell holly (Ilex × ‘Mary Nell’) is a striking evergreen known for its glossy, spiny leaves, pyramidal form, and heavy clusters of red berries. This female hybrid provides year-round interest and works beautifully as a hedge, screen, or stand-alone landscape specimen.