Category: In the Garden

Colonial Inspired Apple Candle Holder

Dec 7, 2020 | In the Garden

Decorating the house with fresh greenery and fruit is one of the oldest winter holiday traditions. Evergreens have been a part of winter festivals since ancient times. They are used to represent...

Uninvited Holiday Guests

Dec 3, 2020 | In the Garden

The winter holidays are here, and you may have some unexpected and unwelcome guests. Firewood brought into homes is a classic route for some beetle and ant species to enter a structure. Cinara...

What is it? Wednesday

Dec 2, 2020 | In the Garden

Pine Vole Feeding Damage There are 23 species of vole in North America. Two vole species are found in South Carolina: pine vole, Microtus pinetorum, and meadow vole, Microtus pennsylvanicus. General...

How to Make a Stunning Magnolia Wreath

Dec 1, 2020 | In the Garden

Magnolias have long been a symbol of the South. Making a stunning magnolia leaf wreath for the holidays is both fun and easy. The leathery leaves hold up well without water. Choose magnolia leaves...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report November 30, 2020

Nov 30, 2020 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “After a long Thanksgiving nap, I was able to waddle out in the fields and look at some strawberries. We have had some really good strawberry growing weather...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report November 23, 2020

Nov 26, 2020 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops continue to develop well with minimal pest and disease pressure so far. Fall vegetables are progressing towards the market. We continue to see pest...

What is it? Wednesday

Nov 25, 2020 | In the Garden

Green Lacewing   Green lacewings are in the order Neuroptera and the family Chrysopidae. Neuroptera is Greek for ‘veined’ + ‘wing’, referring to the many veins in the lacewings’ wings....

How to Sneak in Exercise During the Holidays

Nov 24, 2020 | Health, Holiday, In the Garden

The holiday season brings joy and yes—many big meals, desserts, busy schedules, and stressful planning. As we move into this season, it is easy to fall off our exercise routine. During the holidays,...

What is it? Wednesday

Nov 18, 2020 | In the Garden

Hypercompe scribonia (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) Hypercompe scribonia (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) is found throughout the Eastern United States. Larvae feed on a variety of broadleaf plants, including, but...

Grow Your Own Pecan Pie

Nov 16, 2020 | In the Garden

While enjoying a slice of delicious locally-made pecan pie, I felt motivated to share with you some tips on growing and enjoying pecans. Whether you say “pee-can” or “peh-cahn,” they are one of the...

Winter Irrigation for Turfgrass Lawns

Nov 12, 2020 | In the Garden

Winter is commonly thought of as a time of rest for many plants. Deciduous plants lose their leaves, and blades of certain turfgrass lawns experience die-back as the turfgrass goes dormant. Whether...

What is it? Wednesday

Nov 11, 2020 | In the Garden

Acanthocephala femorata (Hemiptera: Coreidae) Acanthocephala femorata (Hemiptera: Coreidae) is a relatively large, dark brown bug. The antennae are dull and uniformly reddish or orangish colored....