Category: In the Garden

In Memory of Rick Berry

Jan 21, 2022 | In the Garden

The horticultural world lost Rick Berry, a remarkable plantsman, in November. I had the honor of being Rick’s friend and sharing years of plant exchanges and stories. Looking back, my last visit in...

Boxwood Bronzing Blues

Jan 20, 2022 | In the Garden

Even boxwoods get the winter blues, bronzing blues, that is. Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) are broadleaf evergreen plants that boldly retain their foliage in the winter months, unlike deciduous plants that...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 18, 2022

Jan 19, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “In our area, crops are developing well with few pest or disease issues currently. Some brassicas are displaying a reddening to the older leaves associated...

The World of Hellebores

Jan 17, 2022 | In the Garden, Landscape

There are approximately 15 species of hellebores that are perennial, and the majority are native to southern and eastern Europe. Other common names for this plant are Christmas rose, and Lenten...

This New Year, Try Horticulture!

Jan 13, 2022 | In the Garden

Here, at the beginning of 2022, some of us may resolve to make meaningful life changes. At midnight on December 31st, marketing campaigns switch from ‘indulge in holiday cheer’ to ‘new year, new...

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...