This Month in Your Garden- July 2025
Coastal Region- Glen Payne Indoor Plant Care Indoor plants may need to be repotted if roots are growing over the sides of their container. Repot in containers 2-4” larger in diameter than the...
Select Page
Jul 3, 2025 | In the Garden
Coastal Region- Glen Payne Indoor Plant Care Indoor plants may need to be repotted if roots are growing over the sides of their container. Repot in containers 2-4” larger in diameter than the...
Jul 2, 2025 | In the Garden
Where is Justin this week? Congaree is South Carolina’s only National Park. Located just southeast of Columbia, the park is a day trip from just about anywhere in the state. The park is over 26,000...
Jun 30, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“I like gardening-it’s a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself.” ~Alice Sebold~ Pink Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus exaltatus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
Jun 30, 2025 | In the Garden
Improve Soil Health with Nitrogen-Fixing & Groundcover Plants Companion planting can improve your garden soil’s overall health, nutrient availability, soil structure, and moisture. Leguminous...
Jun 24, 2025 | In the Garden
This week’s SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report highlights rising pest pressure from pickleworm, sunscald concerns in melons, and widespread disease across cucurbits, tomatoes, and peaches. Discover region-specific updates from agents across the state, plus timely recommendations for insect and disease control, scouting tips, and postharvest handling. Don’t miss out—protect your yield and stay ahead of seasonal challenges.
Jun 24, 2025 | In the Garden
An increase in development and urban sprawl has created a need to develop more wildlife-friendly landscapes. All wildlife need food, shelter (cover), water, and space to survive. A rain garden can...
Jun 23, 2025 | Tasty Bites
Even in a fast-paced world, balanced nutrition is possible. Learn how to stock your pantry, plan ahead, and make healthier choices—even at the drive-thru.
Jun 23, 2025 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
The North Carolina Arboretum near Asheville has over 100 bonsai specimens in the collection. The Bonsai Exhibition Center was completed and opened in 2005. About 50 bonsai specimens are on display...
Jun 19, 2025 | In the Garden
South Carolina’s landscapes host two very different mulberries. Discover how to spot the native red mulberry versus the introduced white mulberry, why colonists planted the latter for silk, how Indigenous communities and wildlife rely on these trees, and what you can do to protect native genetics.
Jun 18, 2025 | In the Garden
This month’s Grower Spotlight takes Extension agent Phillip Carnley to J. Mac Produce in Gable, South Carolina. Owner Johnny McNair showcases his signature butter bean operation—‘Jackson Wonder’, ‘Thorogreen’, and more—alongside peas, sweet corn, and okra, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the farm’s shelling and packing line.
Jun 17, 2025 | In the Garden
Frequent rain is creating disease concerns across South Carolina as summer harvest ramps up. Get region-specific updates on crop conditions, pests, and disease control strategies in this week’s field report.
Jun 16, 2025 | In the Garden
Using pesticides without reading the label can waste time, harm plants, and pose safety risks. This blog explains how to correctly identify pest problems, apply products safely, and follow label instructions to protect your garden, yourself, and the environment.
Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from HGIC.