This Month in Your Garden – December 2025
December brings slower plant growth and winter prep. Learn irrigation updates, planting tips, holiday plant care, and ways to add seasonal interest to your landscape.
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Dec 5, 2025 | In the Garden
December brings slower plant growth and winter prep. Learn irrigation updates, planting tips, holiday plant care, and ways to add seasonal interest to your landscape.
Dec 2, 2025 | In the Garden
Final 2025 Field Report: Dry weather, slow strawberry growth, brassica updates, and regional insights from Coastal, Midlands, and Pee Dee growers.
Dec 1, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Gathering of Nature’s Holiday Greenery, Berries, and Seed Pods: A Seasonal Foraging Photographic Journey. Christmas Jewel® Holly ( Ilex x Christmas Jewel® 'HL10-90') Barbara H. Smith, ©2025...
Nov 26, 2025 | In the Garden
Discover the best herbs to grow in the fall across South Carolina. Get tips on planting, care, and seasonal harvesting.
Nov 25, 2025 | In the Garden
Dry weather continues as growers manage irrigation, transplant blueberries, harvest greens, and monitor strawberries. Get the latest regional updates.
Nov 24, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Thankful for open skies, quiet paths, and the simple wonders of the world. Wishing everyone a peaceful and grateful Thanksgiving. Catching the Last Light of Fall Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC,...
Nov 24, 2025 | In the Garden
Meet the dew drop spider—tiny, silver, and full of surprises. Learn how to identify it and explore its unique behavior in larger spider webs.
Nov 20, 2025 | In the Garden
Keep harvesting greens and herbs through December with simple techniques like row covers and cold frames suited for South Carolina’s mild winters.
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A practical guide for gardeners wanting to keep harvesting greens and herbs through December.
Nov 19, 2025 | In the Garden
Discover how Saxmore Farms blends climate-smart farming with deep community involvement across Dorchester County.
Nov 18, 2025 | In the Garden
Cold weather ended warm-season crops, but strawberries and brassicas are recovering as temperatures rise. See statewide fruit and vegetable updates.
Nov 17, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Where the season slows, and the Japanese maples catch fire–fall color at Crooked Trail Farm. Seiryu Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Seiryu') Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
Nov 17, 2025 | In the Garden
Discover how to stop unwanted seedlings from regrowing with the cut stump herbicide method for trees, shrubs, and vines.
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