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SC. Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 22, 2021

Feb 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Another rainy, wet, and cold week last week.  Some sunshine and warmer temperatures are coming this week.  All of our fruit crops have received their chill...

Weed of the Month: Smilax (Greenbrier)

Feb 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Smilax spp. Smilax vines go by the common names greenbrier or catbrier due to the thorns covering their stems. There are 300 to 350 smilax species worldwide. Approximately twenty-four species are...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 24, 2021 | In the Garden

Eyed click beetle, Alaus oculatus (Coleoptera: Elateridae) Eyed click beetle, Alaus oculatus, is a relatively large beetle found throughout eastern North America. The Entomological Society of...

TIME FOR TATERS

Feb 23, 2021 | In the Garden

Between now and the end of March is a great time to plant potatoes. If you ask, “why should I plant potatoes” then obviously, you have never eaten a potato that was dug from the ground the day you...

Gardening Myths: Lichens Kill Trees

Feb 22, 2021 | In the Garden

When landscape trees are stressed and declining, folks commonly notice a greenish/grey, frilly growth on the bark. This growth is an organism known as a lichen and is frequently blamed for the...

Weeds can be a Scourge in Your Home Lawn

Feb 18, 2021 | In the Garden

The majority of the weeds in the landscape now are winter annuals and will die back in early summer due to warmer weather. These weed seeds germinate in fall and early winter. As weeds mature, they...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 17, 2021 | In the Garden

Chinese Mantid Ootheca “Ootheca” is a Latinized term that comes from oo-, meaning “egg” and theca, meaning “cover”/”container”. An ootheca is an egg...

SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report – February 15, 2021

Feb 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “I haven’t been out in the fields lately due to all of the rain. Hopefully, it will dry out some this week as we really need some bluebird sky days. If and...

Stop Being So Hard on Yourself!

Feb 16, 2021 | Tasty Bites

The world you see is seen by you alone. You have your own unique set of thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and values that shape your world and guide you through life. While you may have a good...

Pruning Muscadine Grapes

Feb 15, 2021 | In the Garden

Muscadines are our native, southern grape. Unlike bunch grapes, muscadines have thick, tart skin. The meat of the fruit is very sweet and flavorful and good for fresh eating (nature’s sweet-tart),...

February Week 3 Garden Photos

Feb 15, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

It’s camellia time at the South Carolina Botanical Garden! Delores Edwards Camellia (Camellia x 'Delores Edwards') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Lindsey Neil Camellia...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 10, 2021 | In the Garden

Biscogniauxia, (formerly Hypoxylon), Canker Biscogniauxia, a common genus of fungi found throughout the United States, causes canker, dieback, and death of stressed oaks (Quercus spp.), pecan (Carya...