Tag: Blogs

Quail Eggs

Jun 15, 2021 | Food, Tasty Bites

Quail eggs are tasty little treats that can be a novel addition to meals and appetizers. They may have a reputation for being uppity, but you can prepare them in lots of different ways. Some ideas...

Pineapple Guavas

Jun 14, 2021 | In the Garden

One of the lesser known fruits that grow well here in South Carolina, the Pineapple Guava, Acca sellowiana, is a large, evergreen shrub in the Myrtle Family, Myrtaceae. Native to South America, it...

Be On the Lookout for the Box Tree Moth

Jun 11, 2021 | In the Garden

The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is a non-native moth that has recently been found in a nursery in South Carolina. Native to eastern Asia, the box tree moth has been present in Canada since...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report June 7, 2021

Jun 9, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “After some welcome rain in the area over the weekend, crops are looking good. However, given the humidity and rainfall, we are likely to find disease pressure...

June 07 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 7, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Perennial Suggestions for a Pollinator Garden: Part 1 Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Goatsbeard (Aruncus dioicus) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021...

Why You Should Aerate Your Lawn

Jun 3, 2021 | In the Garden

Aeration is a cultural practice that does not need to be done often but can provide immense benefits for your lawn. Soil is comprised of minerals, organic matter, and the spaces in between those...

Springs and Seeps are More Important Than You Think

Jun 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Springs and seeps are more than just a nuisance wet spot in the landscape; they’re considered types of wetlands and are an expression of groundwater flowing upward and surfacing on land. Sometimes...

May 31 Week 5 Garden Photos

May 31, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Horticulture Agent Barbara H. Smith’s Favorite Summer Annuals. Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) Barbara H. Smith,...

Tips and Tricks for Growing Lily of the Nile

May 27, 2021 | In the Garden

Lily of the Nile or agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus and hybrids with this species) is a blue-flowered perennial that grows from a rhizome (fleshy root). Each rhizome sends up several shoots....

What is it? Wednesday

May 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Moth fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) Moth flies (order: Diptera) are in the family Psychodidae. Entomologists often refer to insects using a shortened version of the family name. In this instance, I...

Yoga for Every Body

May 25, 2021 | Tasty Bites

Attending weekly yoga classes can help you take charge of your health and happiness. A little goes a long way – 30 minutes of gentle yet effective movement can work wonders for your body....

Japanese Beetles

May 24, 2021 | In the Garden

A lot of attention recently has been on periodical cicadas, which are coming out of the ground after 17 years across parts of the Southeast and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. However, another...