Category: In the Garden

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...

What Is It? Wednesday – Hickory Horned Devil Caterpillar

Aug 31, 2022 | In the Garden

This is a caterpillar known as the hickory horned devil. The adult is a beautiful moth known as the regal moth (Citheronia regalis), but it is rarely seen due to its nocturnal habit. The hickory...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 30, 2022

Aug 30, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Wet, wet, wet, with a side of rain for us on the coast. The fields are saturated, and it’s almost impossible to spray or get into the fields to work them right...

Living with Snakes

Aug 29, 2022 | In the Garden

I grew up with a fear of snakes. I wasn’t born with that fear; a fear of snakes was passed on to me by my parents and countless other people. And if their influence was not enough, books,...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 22, 2022

Aug 26, 2022 | In the Garden

Midlands Region Justin Ballew reports, “We had a few rain events last week, and temperatures were a little cooler. Fall planted crops are growing really well right now, but due to the recent...

K.I.S.S. Vegetable Gardening – The Lazy Gardener’s Vegetable Garden

Aug 25, 2022 | In the Garden

Few things are more delicious than fresh fruits and vegetables from a home garden. But I have a love-hate relationship with vegetable gardening. I love the results, but I hate the process. Bugs,...

What is It? Wednesday – Glyphosate Damage

Aug 24, 2022 | In the Garden

This young tomato plant is suffering from glyphosate damage that occurred when row middles were being sprayed. Glyphosate is a systemic herbicide, so damage shows up at the growing point. At this...

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Homeowner Pesticide Usage

Aug 22, 2022 | In the Garden

Many homeowners use pesticides to help control pests inside and outside their homes. These treatments may include fire ant treatment, aerosol spray for stinging insects, treatment for ants and...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 15, 2022

Aug 19, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We are in our lull period of production right now for the most part. Okra is coming in very strong in high volumes. It’s getting difficult to pick it all. Fall...

What Is It? Wednesday – Giant Swallowtail Caterpillar

Aug 17, 2022 | In the Garden

This looks a lot like bird poop; however, it’s just a camouflage tactic of the giant swallowtail caterpillar (Papilio cresphontes). This species is often called the “orangedog” as they feed on...

Kale Is a Headless Cabbage

Aug 15, 2022 | In the Garden

Kale has come to the forefront in the last decade or two as the ultimate leafy-green health food, which is both nutritious and high in fiber. Maybe it is because there are so many varieties of kale....