If They Grow It, They Will Eat It!
Convincing children to eat their veggies may sound like an impossible task, but a research study conducted by Parmer, et al. found that “second graders who participated in school gardening as part...
Category: Vegetables
Starting A School Garden- Raised Bed Basics
School gardens are an excellent way to teach students how to grow their own healthy fruits and vegetables. Most schools throughout South Carolina, however, are not built on land ideal for vegetable...
Glyphosate Damage on Tomatoes
Learn how herbicide drift affects tomatoes and ways to protect your crops.
Why Plants Fail to Flower or Fruit
It can be very disappointing to wait eagerly for a favorite plant to flower and it never does. Flowers and fruits are major horticultural features of plants and can fail to form for many different...
Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) for Spider Mites
Learn how to reduce spider mite damage using integrated pest management techniques
Treated Wood in the Landscape
Explore the benefits and precautions of using treated wood for garden structures, paths, and fences.
Straw Bale Gardening
Find out how to grow vegetables in straw bales, an innovative gardening method that’s ideal for poor soil conditions.
Raised Beds
Learn how to construct and maintain raised beds to improve soil quality, control weeds, and enhance drainage.
Cover Crops
Learn how to use cover crops to enhance soil quality and sustainability in your gardening practices.
Camas de Siembra
Descubra cómo las camas de siembra elevadas pueden facilitar el cultivo y mejorar la productividad del jardín.
Controlling Weeds by Cultivating & Mulching
Learn how to keep weeds at bay with simple and sustainable cultivation and mulching techniques.
Planificando un Jardín
Organice su jardín con consejos prácticos para aprovechar el espacio y seleccionar los cultivos adecuados.