The Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety and preservation, and nutrition, physical activity & health. HGIC is designed to complement Clemson’s network of professionals and volunteers by answering the routine types of calls and thereby freeing agents to deal with commercial agriculture/horticulture questions and conduct proactive programming to larger audiences. 1-888-656-9988 (SC residents only, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, M – F)
South Carolina growers finally received much-needed rainfall, but increased disease pressure is expected this week. Early peach harvest has begun, while strawberries and blueberries continue producing. Growers should monitor pests like cucumber beetles in watermelon and adjust spray programs as conditions change.
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Discover how your environment impacts nutrition and health, with simple, practical tips for healthier eating and daily habits.
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries,...
Discover the secrets to growing summer squash, including planting, pollination, and pest control.
Fertilizing the lawn is a great way to improve its quality and is one component of turfgrass...
Salad: 2 cups uncooked pasta 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce 1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes 1/3 cup...
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