Category: In the Garden

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 3, 2021 | In the Garden

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, Sapwells Tidy, uniform rows or columns (or both) of holes on a landscape or woodland tree likely indicates the presence of yellow-bellied sapsuckers in...

Selecting Appropriate Pest Management Strategies

Feb 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Spring is coming, and with it comes weeds, bugs, and diseases, oh my! Many home gardeners often get frustrated about what to do for various garden pests. Whether it is a weed, insect, or disease,...

Apple Pruning

Jan 28, 2021 | In the Garden

Now is the time to tame those apple trees with some dormant pruning. Apple trees have already set buds for the upcoming growing season and are in need of a little haircut for optimum fruit set and...

What is it? Wednesday

Jan 27, 2021 | In the Garden

Milesia virginiensis (Diptera: Syrphidae) Milesia virginiensis does not have an ESA (Entomological Society of America) approved common name. Colloquially, this fly is known as a “yellowjacket...

Weed of the Month – Annual Bluegrass

Jan 26, 2021 | In the Garden

That bright green, grassy weed in your lawn this month could be annual bluegrass. It is a cool-season, annual weed that grows in moist and compacted soils and even in shady locations. It is a...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 25, 2021

Jan 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops in the area are looking good with good crown development. We are seeing open flowers and some fruit set based on warmer conditions. These...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 19, 2021

Jan 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “Burndown herbicide efficacy can be reduced in colder weather, especially systemic products such as glyphosate (Reduced translocation in the cold means...

Are Those Old Vegetable Seed Still Good?

Jan 19, 2021 | In the Garden

Many gardeners have a collection of seed packets that contain seeds that didn’t make it into the garden in years past. Before purchasing more seed, check the stock of any seed still on hand from...

The Hyporheic Zone and Streams

Jan 18, 2021 | In the Garden, Water

You may not have heard of the hyporheic zone (HZ) or be able to see it, but it’s an integral part of our freshwater ecosystems and has a lot to do with keeping our streams healthy! The HZ is a...

Is It A Decoration? Is It Food? The Many Uses and Types of Fall and Winter Squash

Jan 14, 2021 | Food, In the Garden

I don’t know about you, but I love a product that can be used in a variety of ways and has staying power, especially in the home and kitchen. I recently discovered fall/winter squash and the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 11, 2021

Jan 14, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Vegetable crops are growing out of the impacts of frost well. There is active Alternaria in places on brassica crops. Insect activity in vegetable crops in...

What is it? Wednesday

Jan 13, 2021 | In the Garden

Spottedwinged antlion, Dendroleon obsoletus (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) The genus, Dendroleon, means “tree lion” and references larval habitat. Instead of digging pits in the dirt to...