Category: In the Garden

What Is It? Wednesday – Large Leaf Spot

Sep 28, 2022 | In the Garden

This leaf is showing symptoms of a fungal disease called large leaf spot (Monochaetia sp.) that affects oaks and chestnuts. The appropriately named spots may reach 2 inches wide and stretch across...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 26, 2022

Sep 27, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Sweet potatoes in the area are coming to harvest along with fall watermelons, squash, and zucchini. Diseases are present in the cucurbits, particularly downy mildew...

K.I.S.S Garden Pests – The Lazy Gardener’s Garden Pests

Sep 26, 2022 | In the Garden

When I started this series of K.I.S.S. gardening advice, I hoped to inspire those who didn’t know where to begin gardening and those who may have lost joy in their gardening pursuits. After...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- September 19, 2022

Sep 22, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We finally got some relief from all the rain. Fields were allowed to dry out a bit, and we should be able to get into the fields to plant brassica and work...

What Is It? Wednesday – Bee Fly

Sep 21, 2022 | In the Garden

This little critter looks a lot like a bee (it’s yellow, fuzzy, and foraging flowers), but if you look closely, you’ll see it has only one pair of wings (bees have two). This feature distinguishes...

South Carolina Botanical Garden Plant Sale – Fall 2022

Sep 19, 2022 | In the Garden

As summer fades and fall’s cool temperatures and moist days arrive, this is a fantastic time for planting perennials, shrubs, and trees. Under these conditions, plants get time to establish roots...

Plan Now for Pollinators

Sep 15, 2022 | In the Garden

Late summer and early fall are great times to plant perennials, making it an excellent opportunity to add more pollinator plants to your landscape. For several years, I have become increasingly...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 12, 2022

Sep 14, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Fall watermelons are looking good. There is some disease around, so fungicide applications remain crucial. I am finding whiteflies in a few crops too. As we move...

Why Are My Trees Dying?

Sep 8, 2022 | In the Garden, Trees

Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents get numerous questions this time of year about trees dying. There can be several factors that stress trees. In late summer, the most likely problem is related...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 6, 2022

Sep 7, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It rained every day last week, and we ended up with over 8 inches. Field conditions are really soupy right now, and growers have had problems getting into some...

Leaftier

Sep 5, 2022 | In the Garden

While walking in the Jurassic Garden at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, I noticed the ends of many fern fronds clearly engineered to make globe-like structures. When I took a close-up of this...

This Month in Your Garden – September 2022

Sep 1, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Brad Fowler September is a good time to consider applying an ant bait to help control those pesky fire ants. Make sure to read and follow the instructions on the label of the...