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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.
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.