Category: In the Garden

Maple Flowers

Jan 10, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape

While most deciduous trees are bare and seem lifeless, red maple (Acer rubrum) illuminates the gray January landscape. Glimmering hazy red to yellow-orange flowers appear to float amid the bare and...

Plan a Garden Full of Winners

Jan 3, 2022 | In the Garden

Another group of tested and trialed garden plants have proven themselves winners in the All-America Selections (AAS) program. The twelve 2022 winners include four flowers and eight new vegetables...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 13, 2021

Dec 17, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity remains low in the area.  However, disease pressure may increase following some welcome rainfall last week.  Remember to keep...

A Re-acquaintance with Sunchokes aka Jerusalem Artichokes

Dec 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Growing up, my father loved growing vegetables. He was proud of his produce, always sharing the harvest with friends and neighbors. He would even encourage compliments at the dinner table by saying,...

American Holly

Dec 14, 2021 | In the Garden

While the Christmas tree takes the front-and-center stage during this holiday season, supported by a cast of poinsettias, cyclamens, kalanchoes, Christmas cactuses, and amaryllises, hollies often...

Should I Water My Plants in the Winter?

Dec 13, 2021 | In the Garden

It should go without saying that water is vital for plant survival. Plants use water for photosynthesis, transporting water-soluble nutrients, and maintaining turgidity. Turgidity is the water...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 6, 2021

Dec 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity in the area remain low with overall good development of crops. Strawberries continue to develop well with very few issues. Given the...

Watering Warm-Season Lawns During Winter

Dec 7, 2021 | In the Garden

Most years, South Carolina receives several inches of rain during the fall and winter. This year, however, we have been on the dry side. We have also been having warmer than average days, and your...

Celebrate the Trees That Make Your World Better

Dec 6, 2021 | In the Garden

Arbor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the trees that make your world better! While National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, the first Friday in December (December 3, 2021) is South...

Honey Bee Pollen Timing Chart

Dec 2, 2021 | Entomology, In the Garden

Use this chart to track when honey bees collect pollen from various plants, supporting better hive care and productivity.

Choosing A Peach Variety for the Backyard

Dec 2, 2021 | In the Garden

The peach is an iconic fruit in the southeastern United States, and many backyard gardeners consider a peach tree to be a good addition to their gardens. Planting season is upon us. Peach trees...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 29, 2021

Dec 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “In our area, pest and disease pressure have reduced in response to cooler dryer conditions. Keep an eye on soil moisture and continue to regularly scout crops.”...