Be On the Lookout for the Box Tree Moth
The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is a non-native moth that has recently been found in a nursery in South Carolina. Native to eastern Asia, the box tree moth has been present in Canada since...
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SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report June 7, 2021
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “After some welcome rain in the area over the weekend, crops are looking good. However, given the humidity and rainfall, we are likely to find disease pressure...
COVID-19 VACCINE: HOW CAN I GET IT?
What Vaccines Are Available? Pfizer Vaccine This vaccine has a recommended time frame of 21 days between shot 1 and shot 2. However, if individuals contract COVID-19 between shots 1 and 2, it is...
June 07 Week 1 Garden Photos
Perennial Suggestions for a Pollinator Garden: Part 1 Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021...
Why You Should Aerate Your Lawn
Aeration is a cultural practice that does not need to be done often but can provide immense benefits for your lawn. Soil is comprised of minerals, organic matter, and the spaces in between those...
Springs and Seeps are More Important Than You Think
Springs and seeps are more than just a nuisance wet spot in the landscape; they’re considered types of wetlands and are an expression of groundwater flowing upward and surfacing on land. Sometimes...
May 31 Week 5 Garden Photos
Horticulture Agent Barbara H. Smith’s Favorite Summer Annuals. Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) Barbara H. Smith,...
Clemson Extension Wants Your Input
Interest in home gardening has flourished throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Clemson Extension’s Horticulture team is evaluating the best ways to meet the growing public demand for...
Tips and Tricks for Growing Lily of the Nile
Lily of the Nile or agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus and hybrids with this species) is a blue-flowered perennial that grows from a rhizome (fleshy root). Each rhizome sends up several shoots....
What is it? Wednesday
Moth fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) Moth flies (order: Diptera) are in the family Psychodidae. Entomologists often refer to insects using a shortened version of the family name. In this instance, I...
Yoga for Every Body
Attending weekly yoga classes can help you take charge of your health and happiness. A little goes a long way – 30 minutes of gentle yet effective movement can work wonders for your body....
Japanese Beetles
A lot of attention recently has been on periodical cicadas, which are coming out of the ground after 17 years across parts of the Southeast and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. However, another...