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.
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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.
September 14 Week 2 Garden Photos
“Garden of the Gods is a 1,341-acre public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This area is jam-packed with gorgeous rock formations and scenic views. 862 acres of the park was...
South Carolina Field Update (September 8, 2026): Labor Day Brings Fall-Like Weather
Cooler Labor Day weather and recent rainfall brought some relief to South Carolina growers. Fall crops are establishing well, muscadine harvest is underway, and growers should scout for whiteflies, insects, and diseases.
Game Day Favorites You Can Make and Sell from Your Home Kitchen
Make and sell game day favorites from your home kitchen with tips for approved foods, clear labeling, safe packaging, and proper storage.
September 07 Week 1 Garden Photos
“Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures…” ~Henry David Thoreau~ Adanson's Monstera (Monstera adansonii) Julia Nichols, ©2026 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
This Month in Your Garden – September 2026
September brings cooler weather and a busy list of gardening tasks across South Carolina. Learn what to plant, maintain, and prepare for fall and winter in the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
South Carolina Fruit & Vegetable Field Report: Strawberry Field Prep Underway – August 31, 2026
South Carolina strawberry field preparation is underway as growers bed, fumigate, and prepare for October planting. Clemson Extension agents also report increased disease pressure following recent rains, fall vegetable establishment, and late-summer crop conditions across the state.
What to Eat Before and After a Workout: Fuel Your Body the Smart Way
Whether you’re taking a walk around your neighborhood, attending a fitness class, lifting weights, playing with your kids at the park, or competing in a competition, everyone benefits from a...
August 31 Week 5 Garden Photos
“Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” ~William Shakespeare~ Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) Photo credit: Leslie Fried, ©2026 African Marigold (Targetes erecta) Julia Nichols, ©2026...
Children and Pesticide Use in and Around the Home
Children should never spray pesticides. Learn how adults can store, apply, and dispose of pesticides safely around the home.
South Carolina Field Update (August 24, 2026): Two-spotted Cotton Leafhopper Spreads as Temps Cool
Cooler temperatures and rain are shaping field conditions across South Carolina. This week’s update covers two-spotted cotton leafhopper sightings, disease risks, whiteflies, root-knot nematodes, crop cleanup, and fall crop progress.