Tag: Blogs

Eastern Hercules Beetles

Jul 15, 2021 | In the Garden

The eastern Hercules beetle is one of the largest and heaviest insects in the U.S. In South Carolina, there is only one Hercules beetle species, Dynastes tityus. These insects are a type of beetle...

What is it? Wednesday

Jul 14, 2021 | In the Garden

I liken the house centipede, Scutigera coleoptrata, to a swift-moving hairball. Due to their secretive behavior, dart and freeze movements, and what seems like an overabundance of legs, encounters...

Locust Leafminer

Jul 12, 2021 | In the Garden

If you’re driving along the highway in July or August, you may notice clumps of trees with brown leaves that look dried, dead, or scorched. This is likely the handiwork of the locust leafminer,...

July 12 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 12, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Charleston, South Carolina is known for beautiful gates and wrought iron architecture. Charleston Wrought Iron and Wood GateBarbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Wrought Iron...

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 HayrackBarbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Charleston Window BoxBarbara 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...