Tag: Blogs

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report July 6, 2021

Jul 9, 2021 | In the Garden

Statewide Dr. Tony Keinath reports, “Basil downy mildew was found in mid-June in Charleston. Symptoms start as faint yellowing of leaves, which eventually show brown spots surrounded by yellow...

How Often Should A Lawn Be Watered?

Jul 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Proper irrigation can make a big difference in the health of your lawn. Most turfgrasses need about an inch of water a week. Use a rain gauge and monitor the forecast to help determine when to...

What is it? Wednesday

Jul 7, 2021 | In the Garden

Dog Vomit Slime Mold Dog vomit slime mold is not: from or caused by a dog, actual vomit, slimy, or a fungus! Dog vomit slime mold is not a true fungi but, instead, a single-cell fungus-like organism...

July 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 5, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful Planters in Historic Charleston Charleston Hayrack Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Window Box Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Window...

Summersweet

Jul 5, 2021 | In the Garden

Summer heat and humidity cause folks to think about escaping to swimming pools, lakes, mountain retreats, and beaches. If your home is your sanctuary, then find refuge in your garden with our native...

Going Fishing?

Jul 2, 2021 | Tasty Bites

In South Carolina, it is hot in July. Whether you have been fishing for years or are just learning, the way you handle freshly caught fish is critical for quality and safety. This is especially...

Mailbox Planters Can Be A Challenge

Jul 1, 2021 | In the Garden

First impressions are critical when selling a home, and I give credit to the former owners of our house for choosing a rather unique mailbox post. Instead of a traditional post designed to support a...

What is it? Wednesday

Jun 30, 2021 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Slime Mold Slime molds are not true fungi but, instead, fungus-like organisms that exist in nature as plasmodia. Slime molds grow on, engulf, and absorb their food which consists of decaying organic...

Rusty Spider Wasp

Jun 28, 2021 | In the Garden

Summer is a time of a lot of insect activity. Some of the best insect theater is fireflies at night and wasps during the day. For example, like an ant dragging another creature three times bigger...

June 28 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 28, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Mrs. Gloria Farmer’s Beautiful Garden June in Mrs. Gloria's Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Coral Bean (Erythrina herbacea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report June 21, 2021

Jun 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Given the rainfall and humidity levels, we are seeing increases in foliar and fruit diseases on a range of crops. This includes cottony leak in cucumbers,...

Weed of the Month

Jun 24, 2021 | In the Garden

Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense) Horsenettle is a Southeastern native, perennial weed and a member of the nightshade or Solanaceae family. The nightshade family also includes tomatoes, peppers,...