Category: In the Garden

Question of the Week – Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

Jun 5, 2024 | In the Garden

What is munching on this dill? This caterpillar is the larval form of the Eastern black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes asterius). This is a beautiful species of butterfly that is common in the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 3, 2024

Jun 4, 2024 | In the Garden

As the weather continues to warm up, strawberry harvest wraps up, tomatoes and peppers are coming on strong, and cucurbit harvest is beginning. Read more details below. Keep an eye on the Upcoming...

This Month in the Garden – June 2024

Jun 3, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Glen Payne Pitcher plants in the Lowcountry of South Carolina are hard at work. The yellow pitcher plant, Sarracenia flava, is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United...

Can you Spot Five Problems with this Picture?

May 30, 2024 | In the Garden

Summer temperatures are here. This also means more weeds, insects, and other pests in yards. It is tempting to spray pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) in the yard while wearing...

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...