Category: In the Garden

What Is It? Wednesday – Parasitized Aphid

Apr 19, 2023 | In the Garden

This aphid has been parasitized by a tiny parasitoid wasp. Parasitoid wasps lay eggs in a host, like this aphid. As the egg hatches and the larva develops, it causes the aphid to swell, making it...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- April 17, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “I took what seemed like 100000 calls, emails, and texts last week about some odd symptoms on the older leaves of plants. The symptoms included interveinal...

Caterpillars for the Birds

Apr 17, 2023 | In the Garden

Spring is here! All the signs are evident, including walking into caterpillars hanging from trees by slender threads (which happened to me last week). These danglers are often members of the...

What is that Ugly Growth?

Apr 13, 2023 | In the Garden

Camellias and azaleas are subject to a disease that occurs in the spring on new growth. If you grow these in your landscape, you might notice some unusual-looking foliage. Light green to pink,...

What Is It? Wednesday – Stinkhorns

Apr 12, 2023 | In the Garden

If you knelt down and gave this mushroom a sniff, I can promise you would not take a bite out of it. This mushroom belongs to a group known as stinkhorns. They get their name from the terrible (to...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – April 10, 2023

Apr 11, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “It has been another variable week in the low country with 1.6” of rainfall recorded and wide temperature variations. The rain has been beneficial in establishing...

What Is It? Wednesday – Cold Damage

Apr 5, 2023 | In the Garden

The dark-colored tissue on this holly was damaged by the cold weather we experienced the week of March 20th. Damage to new growth is most likely to occur in the Spring when a frost or freeze follows...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report

Apr 4, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “The area has had another warm week with excellent crop development. Strawberry crops are loading up with good volumes coming to harvest. Remember to scout fields...

This Month in Your Garden- April 2023

Apr 3, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region- Christopher Burtt Spring is here, and that means lots of things can be done in the garden. Begin to apply fertilizer where needed based on soil test results. If a soil test has not...

Clemson Give Day

Mar 31, 2023 | In the Garden

Every gift, no matter the size, secures the Clemson Extension for generations to come. Now is your chance to support the Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) and make a difference....

Holiday Decorating With Fresh Greenery

Mar 30, 2023 | Flowers, Holiday, In the Garden

Learn how to craft beautiful wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces using fresh greenery from your garden or local source.

Weed of the Month – Field Madder

Mar 30, 2023 | In the Garden, Weed

Field madder (Sherardia arvensis)is a mat-forming, prostrate winter annual. It has four to six leaves that whorl around a square stem. It produces lavender to pale pink flowers. In addition, field...