Category: In the Garden

TIME FOR TATERS

Feb 23, 2021 | In the Garden

Between now and the end of March is a great time to plant potatoes. If you ask, “why should I plant potatoes” then obviously, you have never eaten a potato that was dug from the ground the day you...

Gardening Myths: Lichens Kill Trees

Feb 22, 2021 | In the Garden

When landscape trees are stressed and declining, folks commonly notice a greenish/grey, frilly growth on the bark. This growth is an organism known as a lichen and is frequently blamed for the...

Weeds can be a Scourge in Your Home Lawn

Feb 18, 2021 | In the Garden

The majority of the weeds in the landscape now are winter annuals and will die back in early summer due to warmer weather. These weed seeds germinate in fall and early winter. As weeds mature, they...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 17, 2021 | In the Garden

Chinese Mantid Ootheca “Ootheca” is a Latinized term that comes from oo-, meaning “egg” and theca, meaning “cover”/”container”. An ootheca is an egg...

SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report – February 15, 2021

Feb 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “I haven’t been out in the fields lately due to all of the rain. Hopefully, it will dry out some this week as we really need some bluebird sky days. If and...

Pruning Muscadine Grapes

Feb 15, 2021 | In the Garden

Muscadines are our native, southern grape. Unlike bunch grapes, muscadines have thick, tart skin. The meat of the fruit is very sweet and flavorful and good for fresh eating (nature’s sweet-tart),...

Planning a Garden

Feb 12, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Vegetables

Start your gardening journey with strategic planning tips to optimize space, choose crops, and achieve a productive harvest.

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 8, 2021

Feb 11, 2021 | In the Garden

Midlands Region Justin Ballew reports, “Last week was pretty cool, and it looks like this week will be about the same. Things are a little slow in the fields, but folks are preparing land for...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 10, 2021 | In the Garden

Biscogniauxia, (formerly Hypoxylon), Canker Biscogniauxia, a common genus of fungi found throughout the United States, causes canker, dieback, and death of stressed oaks (Quercus spp.), pecan (Carya...

Cyclamens Are a Great Valentine’s Day Gift

Feb 9, 2021 | In the Garden, Indoor Plants

Florist cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are a wonderful gift to give on Valentine’s Day. The name cyclamen is derived from the Greek word ”Kuklos” (meaning circle) due to the plant’s circular growth...

Forget the Hearts and Chocolates; February is for Pruning!

Feb 8, 2021 | In the Garden

While romantics look to mid-February as a time to impress their favorite Valentine with chocolates and flowers, experienced gardeners know now is time to show their plants love through careful...

South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 1, 2021

Feb 5, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops are developing well; however, we are seeing gray mold phomopsis blight in some crops.  Sanitation can really help prevent botrytis from...