Tag: Blogs

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,...

What’s Up with Blue Raspberry?

Jun 22, 2021 | Tasty Bites

We look forward to eating bright colors, sweet and tangy flavors, and cool refreshments. One flavor, in particular, blue raspberry, is prevalent. You can find sweet confections using this flavor at...

June 21 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 21, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

A Recent Visit to the Funky Little Flower Farm in Beech Island, SC,  Specializing in Beautiful Crinums. Regina's Disco Lounge Garden Office at the Funky Little Flower Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2021...

Native Grasses

Jun 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Native grasses are an excellent choice for low-maintenance, attractive, and wildlife-friendly plants to add to your landscape. Their beauty is often more subtle than the color splashes of perennials...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 14, 2021

Jun 18, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We received some welcomed rain, but 5+ inches in a day or so was a bit much. Conditions this week will dry things out. I cannot stress enough how important...

Tool Hygiene

Jun 17, 2021 | In the Garden

A gardener’s tools can make or break even the most mundane tasks. If tools are kept in good condition, they will make tasks easier and not cause other trouble down the road. Most people realize that...

What is it? Wednesday

Jun 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Dark-winged fungus gnat (Diptera: Sciaridae) maggots Dark-winged fungus gnat (Diptera: Sciaridae) maggots (fly larvae) are about 3/8 inch long, slender, legless, and have transparent bodies with...

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...