Category: In the Garden

A Broken Record

Feb 28, 2022 | In the Garden

When I was a child, my Mama would often say, I feel like a broken record! after reminding my brother and me several times of tasks we did not complete. As a parent, I now know firsthand the...

Weed of the Month Common Groundsel

Feb 24, 2022 | In the Garden

Common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris ) is an annual winter weed in the aster family. Luckily, it rarely becomes a problem in the lawn since it does not survive mowing. It can, however, quickly become...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report

Feb 23, 2022 | In the Garden

Midlands Region Justin Ballew reports, “Last week we saw a few nice, warm afternoons and about a half-inch of rain Thursday night. In strawberries, the warm weather will soon have plants pushing out...

Carpenter Bee Survey

Feb 22, 2022 | In the Garden

Spring is here and so are the carpenter bees. Carpenter bees are very active from early spring through summer around houses and other wooden structures. These insects earn their name because they...

White Isn’t Always A Beautiful Sight

Feb 21, 2022 | In the Garden

We had measurable snow at my house twice in two weeks! I picked up my camera each time to capture the beauty of the pure white frozen precipitation blanketing the bleak winter landscape. The snow...

Paperbush

Feb 17, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape

Many years ago, while attending a winter gardening symposium at Calloway Gardens in Georgia, I first observed paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) in full bloom. While exploring the gardens during a...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 14, 2022

Feb 16, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberries in the area look good, with some new leaf development emerging from the crown. Boron applications are being applied, either as a foliar application or...

Winter Jasmine

Feb 14, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a seldom-used shrub/groundcover/vine that has some wonderful attributes. It is deer and pest resistant. It also tolerates our summer heat and is drought...

Floating Wetlands for a Healthy Pond

Feb 10, 2022 | In the Garden

Looking for a way to provide fish habitat in your pond? How about an option to reduce excess nutrients and help deter nuisance algae blooms? Interested in finding a new way to incorporate native...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 7, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Now is the time for Lowcountry strawberry growers to give their plants the first shot of boron. Boron helps with both flower and fruit development. Growers can...

A Messy Winter Garden Preserves Beneficial Insects

Feb 7, 2022 | In the Garden

In winter, many people tidy up the yard for a clean planting space for the coming spring. However, it may pay off to embrace the “messy winter garden” approach to protect overwintering beneficial...

A Fascinating Discovery 

Feb 3, 2022 | In the Garden

Nature is always intriguing, often beautiful, but occasionally it is rather creepy and somewhat gruesome. We found this little insect body under a tree on the Natural Heritage Trail at the South...