This Month in Your Garden-October 2026
Find regional gardening tasks for October in South Carolina, from planting garlic, onions, pansies, and spring bulbs to managing lawns, drought, houseplants, fall flowers, pumpkins, and mums.
Tag: Blogs
October 05 Week 1 Garden Photos
“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” -Oscar Wilde (The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890) American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)Julia Nichols, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension Autumn Fern...
South Carolina Field Update (September 28, 2026): Strawberry Prep Continues as Fall Temps Arrive
Field reports cover cooler weather, fall crop performance, strawberry prep, cucumber harvest, pest and disease scouting, and in-line fumigation guidance.
7 Healthy Habits That Matter Beyond the Scale
Health is about more than weight. Explore seven practical habits—from balanced meals and enjoyable movement to better sleep and stress management—that support your overall well-being.
September 28 Week 4 Garden Photos
“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” ― Robin Wall Kimmerer Blue wood-aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium)Julia Nichols,...
The Magical World of Lichens!
Lichens may look like simple splotches on bark or rock, but these remarkable partnerships create a miniature world of color, form, and environmental clues.
South Carolina Field Update (September 21, 2026): Muscadines Begin to Tail Off as Strawberry Preparations Accelerate
South Carolina growers report muscadine harvests winding down, fall brassicas developing well, strawberry beds being prepared, and continued monitoring for pests, diseases, nematodes, and crop damage.
Sweet Potato Brownies for Lower Sugar Intake
This sweet potato brownie recipe uses simple ingredients and organized preparation steps, along with a nutritional comparison to a packaged brownie mix.
September 21 Week 3 Garden Photos
“With all these lovely tokens of September days are here, with summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer.” – Helen Hunt Jackson African Blood Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus)Julia...
New England Asters (Symphyotrichum Novae-Angliae) How To Grow And Care For New England Asters
Learn about New England aster flowers, plant size, cultivars, care, propagation, pests, and pollinator benefits.
South Carolina Field Update (September 14, 2026): Muscadine Harvest Picks Up as Apple Harvest Begins
Apple and muscadine harvests begin in South Carolina as growers scout for disease in okra, tomatoes, pecans, and figs.
Liberty Tea: The History, Plants & Herbal Tea Alternatives of Colonial America
Learn how Liberty Tea became a symbol of American independence and discover herbs, fruits, and native plants used to create these historic herbal beverages.