Category: In the Garden

What is it Wednesday?

Mar 31, 2021 | In the Garden

Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum Tent Structure and Feeding Habits Eastern tent caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum, typically builds tents in the crotches of trees. (In contrast, fall...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report March 29, 2021

Mar 30, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops continue to develop well with sustained flowering and fruit set. Early crops are ripening well, with crops coming to market. Just a note of...

Springtime Turf Diseases Causing Patches in my Lawn?

Mar 29, 2021 | In the Garden

March brings springtime, and with the warmer temperatures, vibrant colors in the landscape like the lawn. Many lawns in South Carolina are warm season, like bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report March 22, 2021

Mar 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We got some needed rain, but we got a lot of it in a short amount of time. Winter peas and spring-planted brassicas are looking good. Tomato and squash are...

Weed of the Month – Cudweed

Mar 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Cudweeds (Gamochaeta spp.) are herbs in the aster family that serve as host plants for American painted lady caterpillars. There are about fifty plus species, and all are native to the Americas....

What is it? Wednesday

Mar 24, 2021 | In the Garden

Tea Scale, Fiorinia theae Symptoms of scale insect infestations may include chlorosis (yellowing), fewer and smaller blossoms, leaf drop, twig dieback, and sometimes plant decline or even plant...

Gardening Myths: Organic Means Pesticide Free

Mar 22, 2021 | In the Garden

Consumer demand for organic food has increased dramatically over the last few decades. Numerous grocery stores and restaurants pride themselves on their selection of organic offerings available to...

What Is An Invasive Plant, And Why Should We Care?

Mar 18, 2021 | In the Garden

When non-native or exotic invasive plants are introduced to an area and have no natural predators, they can displace native species. Many of these were intentionally brought to southeastern North...

What is it? Wednesday – Brown Snake

Mar 17, 2021 | In the Garden

Brown Snake, Storeria dekayi Brown snake, Storeria dekayi, is sometimes referred to as Dekay’s brownsnake. The relatively small (6-13 inches), nonvenomous brown snake is common throughout most of...

Shamrocks and St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 16, 2021 | In the Garden

If you visit your favorite garden center in late February or early March, you’ll likely find shamrock plants to coincide with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The myths and folklore...

Fruit and Vegetable Field Report March 15, 2021

Mar 15, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops in the area are developing well with good fruit set. I am seeing a little gray mold around, so sanitation is going to be key, as well as...

Now Is the Time to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders

Mar 11, 2021 | In the Garden

The spring migration of ruby-throated hummingbirds from their tropical winter homes to South Carolina gardens is a highly anticipated event. These jeweled visitors usually arrive in mid-March;...