Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio (C:N): What It Is and Why It Matters for Soil Health
Learn what the carbon to nitrogen ratio (C:N) is and how it impacts soil health, decomposition, and mulch decisions in home landscapes.
Tag: Blogs
May 04 Week 1 Garden Photos
Summer annual color doesn’t just fill a garden—it transforms it. It spills across beds and borders, weaving together warmth, light, and movement into something you can almost feel. These blooms...
Connecting Nature, Nutrition, and Community: How the Natural Environment Shapes Health
Discover how your environment impacts nutrition and health, with simple, practical tips for healthier eating and daily habits.
South Carolina Field Update (April 27, 2026): Upstate Receives Some Rain As the Midlands and Lowcountry Remain Dry
The Upstate saw much-needed rain over the weekend, while dry conditions persist across the Midlands and Lowcountry. Cooler temperatures may benefit crops like strawberries, but growers should stay alert for rising disease pressure and increasing insect activity, including mites, scale, and beetles.
April Seasonal Recipes: Easy Spring Farmers Market Meals with Fresh Ingredients
Discover easy spring recipes using fresh, local ingredients plus food safety tips for storing salads, spreads, and seasonal dishes.
Annual Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) in South Carolina
Globe amaranth is an easy-to-grow annual that adds vibrant summer color, supports pollinators, and works well in beds, containers, and dried arrangements.
South Carolina Field Update (April 20, 2026): Near-Record Heat Brings Sun Scalding Issues In Strawberries
Near-record heat and dry conditions are impacting strawberry production across South Carolina, with widespread sunscald and ongoing pest pressure. Powdery mildew, spider mites, and irrigation challenges are key concerns for growers this week. Regional reports offer practical management tips as harvest continues.
March 20 Week 3 Garden Photos
By late April, the Southern garden is no longer waking–it’s singing, full-throated in blooms; color spilling faster than the eye can behold. Maid in the Shade® 'Darlin's Dream' Azalea (...
Bird Migration Mysteries: How Birds Travel and What We Still Don’t Know
Explore bird migration mysteries, from early myths to modern science, and learn how to track migrating birds today.
South Carolina Field Update (April 13, 2026): Insects Are Up, Disease Is Down As Drought Continues
Dry conditions persist across South Carolina. Insects are increasing, disease pressure remains low, and powdery mildew is emerging in crops.
April 13 Week 2 Garden Photos
Spring in the South is a gentle spilling of green, a chorus of birdsong, flowers bursting into bloom, and the slow return of warmth to every corner of the garden. Clematis Bouquet Ginger Long, ©2026...
Native Perennial Wildflowers to Improve Soil Health
Learn how native perennial wildflowers improve soil health while supporting pollinators and resilient landscapes.