Tag: Blogs

What is it Wednesday?

Apr 14, 2021 | In the Garden

Sculptured Pine Borer, Chalcophora virginiensis Sculptured pine borer is the largest metallic wood-boring beetle in the eastern United States; adult beetles can measure up to 1.25 inches long!...

April 12 Week 2 Garden Photos

Apr 12, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” ~ John Muir ~ Two-winged Silverbell (Halesia diptera) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University San Carlos Festival Salvia...

Florida Anise

Apr 6, 2021 | In the Garden

Unlike other native shrubs and trees that have become the darlings of nationwide advertising campaigns, Florida anise-tree (Illicium floridanum) struggles to achieve widespread interest. This...

April 5 Week 1 Garden Photos

Apr 5, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” ~ William Shakespeare ~ Painted Buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica) and Bumble Bee Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Miss Kim Manchurian...

SCBG Plant Sale 2021

Apr 4, 2021 | In the Garden

Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ was once touted as the perfect, sterile garden or landscape tree. It has now bred prolifically with other pear species and spread so extensively that it is...

Spring Wildflowers

Apr 1, 2021 | In the Garden

In springtime, the deciduous woodlands around us are beginning to awaken as the delicate flowers of spring ephemerals pierce the blanket of leaf litter. Most of these woodland plants are found in...

What is it Wednesday?

Mar 31, 2021 | In the Garden

Eastern Tent Caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum Tent Structure and Feeding Habits Eastern tent caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum, typically builds tents in the crotches of trees. (In contrast, fall...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report March 29, 2021

Mar 30, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops continue to develop well with sustained flowering and fruit set. Early crops are ripening well, with crops coming to market. Just a note of...

Where Can I Buy Local Produce?

Mar 30, 2021 | Tasty Bites

Including more whole foods in your diet, such as fruits and vegetables, can keep your body healthy and functioning at its best. Fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of essential nutrients like...

March 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Mar 29, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Spring is when life is alive in everything.”           ~Christina Rosetti~ Little Beauty Species Tulip (Tulipa 'Little Beauty') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Garnet...

Springtime Turf Diseases Causing Patches in my Lawn?

Mar 29, 2021 | In the Garden, Landscape

March brings springtime, and with the warmer temperatures, vibrant colors in the landscape like the lawn. Many lawns in South Carolina are warm season, like bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report March 22, 2021

Mar 26, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We got some needed rain, but we got a lot of it in a short amount of time. Winter peas and spring-planted brassicas are looking good. Tomato and squash are...