Tag: Blog

Grow Tomatoes Vertically

Jun 27, 2019 | In the Garden

If you have tried growing tomatoes in cages that often fall over when the plant gets large, or you are tired of keeping up with staking and tying tomatoes, then this might be a tip for you. I have...

Accessing Locally Grown Food

Jun 24, 2019 | In the Garden

Buying and eating local foods can be great for your health and a great way to support your community. Studies point to many benefits of adding fresh unprocessed food into our diets and, as a bonus,...

Weed of the Month – Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)

May 16, 2019 | In the Garden

The bright green leaves of yellow nutsedge have started to actively grow in landscapes this month. Sedges are classified separately from broadleaf and grassy weeds. Sedges have triangular shaped...

Get Ready for Canning Season – Canning Tips from Dr. Susan Barefoot

May 16, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Canning season is here! Here’s is a list of things to do RIGHT NOW so that your canning projects go as smooth and easy as possible! Start With Your Pressure Canner Three manufacturers, Presto,...

May Week 2 Garden Photos

May 13, 2019 | Photo Blog

Plan a visit to the beautiful South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson. Here’s what is blooming this week. Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2019 HGIC, Clemson...

March Week 4 Garden Photos

Mar 25, 2019 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Come for a visit to the South Carolina Botanical Gardens and see what’s blooming this week. Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) is a beautiful native perennial that grows in the shade....