Category: In the Garden

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,...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 8, 2021

Nov 11, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It feels like winter showed up this past week with cold, windy, gloomy days. Most, if not all of our strawberries have been planted. With the cool weather...

Storing Apples

Nov 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Autumn has descended on us, and with that, brings pumpkins, leaves, sweaters, and best of all, apples! While not the easiest to grow in our heat and humidity, the Carolinas do produce a significant...

Managing Fire Ants in the Vegetable Garden

Nov 4, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

Fire ants can damage vegetable crops and disrupt gardens. This guide outlines how to manage infestations using baits, mound treatments, and safe insecticides tailored for vegetable gardens.

The Fall Color of River Oats

Nov 2, 2021 | In the Garden

River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) One of my favorite native plants in South Carolina isn’t a typical spring emergent full of bright colors; it’s a species that starts to turn heads as we head...

Leave the Leaves for the Fireflies

Nov 1, 2021 | In the Garden

In the hot summer months, do you love sitting outside watching the fireflies (or lightning bugs) flash in the landscape? If you do, then there is something important you need to know related to fall...

Native Trees for Fall Color

Oct 28, 2021 | In the Garden

Some of my favorite natives for fall leaf color grow in abundance in the Piedmont, and when the weather cooperates, we are in for a spectacular show. Sugar maples occur naturally further north of...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report October 25, 2021

Oct 27, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We had a nice week of weather last week and are getting some rain this morning (10/25). Strawberry plants are arriving, and growers will be busy putting in...