Category: In the Garden

Rabbit’s Foot Fern

Feb 16, 2023 | In the Garden

Rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia solida var. fejeensis) is a favorite of mine and one of the easiest tropical houseplant ferns to grow. Native to Fiji, the genus name, Davallia, was derived in honor of...

What Is It? Wednesday – Collard Damage

Feb 15, 2023 | In the Garden

I routinely scout the collards in my yard for insect pests and enjoy watching wasps parasitize worms and aphids. I walked out the other day and thought the wasps must be taking a break from...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 13, 2023

Feb 14, 2023 | In the Garden

Statewide Tom Bilbo reports, “When scouting strawberry fields for spider mites, also keep an eye out for naturally occurring predatory mites, such as the [potentially] highly effective specialist...

Time for Taters

Feb 13, 2023 | In the Garden

Between now and the end of March is a great time to plant potatoes. If you ask, “why should I plant potatoes” then obviously, you have never eaten a potato that was dug from the ground the day you...

Getting Your Mind Right for Gardening Season

Feb 9, 2023 | In the Garden

Winter weather and rising food prices can make folks eager to get started in their gardens. Some gardeners even want to rush to “correct” last year’s mistakes. Great coaches in sports often talk...

What Is It? Wednesday – Phytophthora Crown Rot

Feb 8, 2023 | In the Garden

This dark reddish/brown discoloration in the crown is a typical symptom of Phytophthora crown rot. The first observable signs of this disease include wilting and browning of the leaves in the field....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- February 6, 2023

Feb 7, 2023 | In the Garden

Statewide Guido Schnabel reports, “The new year started with a disappointment and scare for some strawberry growers. Stunted plants, gaps in the strawberry rows, and leaves dying. The extent of the...

Mitigating the Effects of Cabbageworms

Feb 6, 2023 | In the Garden, Video

Summer Squash

Feb 3, 2023 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

Discover the secrets to growing summer squash, including planting, pollination, and pest control.

This Month in Your Garden- February 2023

Feb 2, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Brad Fowler February can be an excellent time to sharpen and freshen up hand tools in preparation for spring and summer. Late winter is a great time to prune many plants but make...

What Is It? Wednesday – Spider Mites on Strawberries

Feb 1, 2023 | In the Garden

The stippling effect seen on the upper surface of this strawberry leaf is caused by two-spotted spider mite feeding damage. When the mites pierce the epidermis of the leaf to extract the sap, the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 30, 2023

Jan 31, 2023 | In the Garden

Statewide Tom Bilbo reports, “When spider mites first invade and establish in fields, they will be distributed in a series of clustered hot spots, usually near field borders, especially near a dusty...