Category: In the Garden

What Is It? Wednesday – Cudweed

Nov 30, 2022 | In the Garden

This is a species of cudweed (Gnaphalium sp.). Cudweed grows in a rosette form through most of the winter until the weather warms up, allowing it to produce inflorescence. Inflorescence may appear...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 28, 2022

Nov 29, 2022 | In the Garden

Today’s update will be our final update of 2022. With things slowing down in the field, we will take some time to focus on other projects, and the Weekly Field Updates will resume in January. We...

Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse: Cucurbit-Style Birdfeeders

Nov 28, 2022 | In the Garden

We’ve set our clocks back an hour with the end of day-light-savings time. Thanksgiving is a recent memory, and the day length continues to shorten as the winter solstice (December 21st) approaches....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 21, 2022

Nov 25, 2022 | In the Garden

The effect of row covers on spider mite pest problems is not entirely clear. Studies in NC found that row covers did not influence spider mites during cold winters and when transplants were NOT...

What is It? Wednesday – Florida Predatory Stink Bug

Nov 23, 2022 | In the Garden

This is a Florida predatory stink bug (Euthyrhynchus floridanus) feeding on a species of plant-feeding stink bug. The photo shows the predator’s piercing/sucking mouthparts inserted into its prey....

A Grateful Lazy Gardener

Nov 22, 2022 | In the Garden

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. —Thornton Wilder Gratitude is a topic on everyone’s mind during November. As children, we are taught...

How to Make a Moss Ball

Nov 21, 2022 | In the Garden

You can create fresh or preserved moss balls to add interest to your floral arrangements. If using fresh moss or reindeer lichen, please don’t collect entire populations of them from a single area....

Southern Style Floral Design

Nov 17, 2022 | In the Garden

As I mentioned in my previous blog about the French style of floral design, I was inspired to create my Southern style arrangement using flowers and foliage from my own South Carolina landscape. The...

What Is It? Wednesday- Glyphosate Damage on Beets

Nov 16, 2022 | In the Garden

These beets were injured by glyphosate overspray. Only the last 6 feet of 6 beds were affected. The applicator was spraying the row middles and forgot to turn off the sprayer while turning around at...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 14, 2022

Nov 15, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We missed a lot of rain and wind from the hurricane that came through. The rain was much needed. We got pretty chilly last night, which will really help all of...

Flower Arranging in The French Style

Nov 14, 2022 | In the Garden

I recently had the privilege of attending a presentation by Laura Dowling on arranging flowers in the French style. Laura was the Chief Floral Designer at the White House from 2009 to 2015. Her...

Color Change and Leaf Drop in Deciduous Fruit Trees

Nov 10, 2022 | In the Garden

Leaf color change is one of the most iconic events that define the fall season. In a matter of days, the green color gives way to bright yellow, orange, and red hues. The appearance of these colors...