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SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- April 17, 2023

Apr 18, 2023 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “I took what seemed like 100000 calls, emails, and texts last week about some odd symptoms on the older leaves of plants. The symptoms included interveinal...

Repotting Your Orchid

Mar 9, 2023 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Most orchids are epiphytes and grow on the branches of trees in their native habitat. They are grown in pots in either sphagnum moss or bark to make care easier for commercial growers and consumers....

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire ….”

Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized

As Christmas approaches, this refrain can be heard in grocery stores, on the radio, and even in the ether as our memories are triggered by the season. American chestnut (Castanea dentata) once...

Pollinator Week – Bee Discoveries

Jul 11, 2022 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

During pollinator week (June 20 -24), I spent time hunting for native bees in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Native bees are powerhouse pollinators and of critical importance to plant life and...

Weed of the Month Lambsquarters

Jun 9, 2022 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is a close relative of quinoa and is generally considered a famine food. It was once a popular green but lost favor after spinach was introduced to Europeans around...

This Month in Your Garden- June 2022

Jun 2, 2022 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Coastal – Brad Fowler Many vegetables like sweet potatoes, southern peas, summer squash, and okra can still be planted in June to be harvested throughout the summer and into the fall. Check...

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...

What is it? Wednesday

Jun 30, 2021 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Slime Mold Slime molds are not true fungi but, instead, fungus-like organisms that exist in nature as plasmodia. Slime molds grow on, engulf, and absorb their food which consists of decaying organic...

What Is It Wednesday?

Apr 7, 2021 | In the Garden, Shrubs, Uncategorized

Fishtail Camellia, Camellia japonica ‘White Mermaid’ Camellia japonica ‘White Mermaid,’ commonly referred to as fishtail camellia, matures to an approximately 10-foot by 10-foot shrub. The blooms...

Perennial Selections for Shade Gardens

Mar 30, 2020 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Do you have a shady garden where you would like to plant perennials? Hostas, ferns, and Lenten roses are the usual choices, but there are a number of wonderful perennial selections to choose from...

Preparing for Canning Season

Mar 12, 2020 | Tasty Bites, Uncategorized

Learn practical advice and creative uses for preparing for canning season.

Healthy Tips – Halloween Treats

Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorized

Candy reigns supreme on Halloween, try these substitutes for a healthier Halloween for your children and your family. Tip 1: Feed your family a nutritious lunch or dinner before trick or treating so...