The December 2, 2024, Fruit and Vegetable Field Report highlights how South Carolina growers are managing winter conditions. Fall brassicas are thriving, while strawberries face mixed results across regions. Coastal and inland updates address strategies for pest control, frost protection, and crop development heading into 2025.

December brings unique gardening opportunities across South Carolina! Discover tips for winter lawn care, planting spring bulbs, and managing cool-season vegetables. Explore festive indoor plants like poinsettias, amaryllis, and holiday cacti, and learn how to make the most of your winter landscape with vibrant pansies, ornamental kale, and more. Whether you’re in the Coastal, Midlands, or Upstate regions, this guide has everything you need for a productive and festive gardening season.

Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables? While often treated as vegetables in cooking, pumpkins are botanically classified as fruits. Learn more about the uses of pumpkins, from pies to fall decor, and find out when to plant them for a bountiful harvest in your region.

This caterpillar is falling prey to the spined soldier bug (Podisus maculiventris), a beneficial stink bug species that hunts over 90 pest insects, such as caterpillars and beetles. Recognizable by their pointed shoulders and black wing spot, spined soldier bugs play a vital role in pest control. Learn how to identify them and distinguish them from plant-feeding stink bugs.