Category: In the Garden

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.”...

Cold Tolerance in Citrus

Nov 30, 2021 | In the Garden

The main limiting factor for growing citrus is the lack of significant cold tolerance. The ideal temperature range for citrus is between 60- and 90-degrees F, though depending on the species and...

Holiday Decorating with Orange Pomanders

Nov 29, 2021 | Holiday, In the Garden

Start a new holiday tradition with your family this year by making orange pomander balls. They can be hung on your Christmas tree as ornaments, attached to garlands, or used in a holiday centerpiece...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 22, 2021

Nov 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Crops are continuing to develop well with few insect or disease problems. The disease pressure may increase given the welcome rainfall forecast today. Please...

Mother Maple

Nov 24, 2021 | In the Garden

When we purchased our farm in 1977, one of the first plants my husband gave me was a small 1-gallon, knee-high, Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) that was about as big around as a pencil. This little...

Rutabagas And Turnips: What’s The Difference?

Nov 23, 2021 | In the Garden

Fall is the time for root vegetables like turnips and rutabagas. My grandfather (Pop) loved both, especially rutabagas, and my grandmother (Nan) prepared them specifically for him. At the time, I...

So, You Took a Soil Sample, Now What?

Nov 22, 2021 | In the Garden

Fall is one of the best times to get your soil sampled. Gardening tasks this time of year tend to be less burdensome, and with cooler weather, roaming about the yard or garden collecting dirt is...

Add Ranunculus to Your Fall Planting To-do List

Nov 18, 2021 | In the Garden

Ranunculus (Ranunculus species) is an often-overlooked fall-planted and spring-flowering bulb that has recently become one of my favorite spring flowers to grow. It’s an attractive addition to...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report November 15, 2021

Nov 17, 2021 | In the Garden

We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any necessary updates or upgrades to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick...

Getting to the Root of Plant Problems

Nov 16, 2021 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

When plant problems occur in the landscape, gardeners often blame insects or diseases. While some plants are more susceptible to pest problems than others, many issues arise when plants are planted...

Foraging for Winter Decorations

Nov 15, 2021 | Holiday, In the Garden

Fresh foraged material adds a special touch to any entry, table-scape, or staircase during the holidays. Greenery Backyard greenery like boxwood, holly, juniper, cypress, magnolia, nandina,...