Tag: Blogs
Make the Most of Farmers Market Season: Food Safety Tips for South Carolina Home-Based Food Producers
Aug 13, 2026 | Tasty Bites
Selling at a farmers market? Follow these food safety, labeling, and product display tips to help your South Carolina food business succeed.
Kudzu: The Vine Covering The South
Aug 13, 2026 | In the Garden
Kudzu is one of the South’s most invasive vines. Learn how to identify it, understand its growth, and choose the best control methods.
South Carolina Field Update (August 10, 2026): Two-Spotted Cotton Leafhopper Found
Aug 11, 2026 | In the Garden
The August 10 South Carolina Vegetable Field Report highlights the first 2026 detection of the invasive two-spotted cotton leafhopper, increasing disease pressure in cucurbits, ongoing fall planting, and regional production updates from Clemson Extension specialists across the state.
Serving Foods Outdoors in Hot Weather: Food Safety Tips for Cookouts and Picnics
Aug 10, 2026 | Tasty Bites
Keep outdoor meals safe this summer by following the 1-hour and 2-hour food safety rules for cookouts, picnics, and backyard gatherings.
August 10 Week 2 Garden Photos
Aug 10, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
This Month in Your Garden – August 2026
Aug 7, 2026 | In the Garden
Get your South Carolina garden ready for late summer with regional gardening advice for August. Learn what vegetables to plant for fall harvests, protect landscapes during extreme heat, monitor invasive pests, support pollinators, and discover fun gardening activities for children. Tips are organized for the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions to help gardeners succeed statewide.
Bulk Buying: A Smart Way to Save Money and Reduce Food Waste
Aug 6, 2026 | Tasty Bites
Buying food in bulk can help you save money, reduce packaging waste, and purchase only what you need. Learn the benefits of bulk shopping and how to safely buy foods from bulk bins.
South Carolina Field Update (August 3, 2026): Heavy Rain Falls as Planting Continues
Aug 4, 2026 | In the Garden
Heavy rainfall, high insect pressure, and continued fall planting are shaping this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable production. Clemson Extension agents report regional crop conditions, pest activity, disease concerns, and field observations from across the state.
What is Fiber and Why It Matters for Digestion
Aug 3, 2026 | Tasty Bites
Discover how fiber works in the body—from strawberries to the large intestine—and how soluble and insoluble fibers benefit your digestion and overall health.
August 03 Week 1 Garden Photos
Aug 3, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Preserving Your Harvest: Safe Ways to Enjoy Summer Produce All Year Long
Jul 30, 2026 | Tasty Bites
Learn safe, research-based ways to freeze, can, and dehydrate summer fruits and vegetables to reduce food waste and enjoy your harvest all year.
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