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.
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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.
How To Grow and Care for Old Fashioned Weigela (Weigela Florida)
A complete guide to growing weigela, including care tips, pruning, propagation, and the best varieties for your landscape.
This Month in Your Garden – April 2026
March gardening tips for South Carolina: what to plant, lawn care timing, irrigation checks, and regional updates from Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate experts.
Earth Month Action Guide: Water-Smart Habits You Can Do This April
Celebrate Earth Month with easy water-smart habits. Reduce runoff, protect water quality, and conserve water in your South Carolina yard.
South Carolina Field Update (March 30, 2026): Dry Weather Persists as More Growers Begin Picking Strawberries
Dry weather continues across South Carolina, but strawberry harvest is beginning and crops are developing well. Growers should prepare for upcoming rain, manage spider mites, and stay on top of disease prevention as the season progresses.
March 30 Week 5 Garden Photos
For just a few short weeks, the forest floor comes alive with spring ephemerals in bloom. They remind us how beauty doesn’t have to last long to leave an impression. Nodding Trillium (Trillium...
Get Outside with Your Kids: Simple Ways to Reduce Screen Time and Boost Outdoor Play
Learn how to get kids outside more with SMART goals, simple habits, and the 1000 Hours Outside challenge.
The Art of Floriography: Designing Wedding Flowers with Meaning
Discover the meaning behind wedding flowers and colors, and how to design a bouquet that reflects love, tradition, and symbolism.
South Carolina Field Update (March 23, 2026): Cold Damage Being Assessed as Strawberry Harvest Begins
Cold damage is being assessed across SC as strawberry harvest begins. See regional updates and key grower tips for this week.
Palmetto Tortoise Beetles: Masters of Camouflage
Another look at the palmetto tortoise bettle larvae on a palm.
Palmetto Tortoise Beetle larvae – Hemisphaerota cyanea by Judy Gallagher Flickr CC BY 2.0 January 14, 2020