Tag: Blogs

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...

Weed of the Month – Cudweed

Mar 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Cudweeds (Gamochaeta spp.) are herbs in the aster family that serve as host plants for American painted lady caterpillars. There are about fifty plus species, and all are native to the Americas....

What is it? Wednesday

Mar 24, 2021 | In the Garden

Tea Scale, Fiorinia theae Symptoms of scale insect infestations may include chlorosis (yellowing), fewer and smaller blossoms, leaf drop, twig dieback, and sometimes plant decline or even plant...

Preserving Strawberries

Mar 23, 2021 | Food, Tasty Bites

Strawberry season is just around the corner in South Carolina. Having a plan to preserve fresh strawberries can mean more farm-fresh flavor year-round and less food waste. Strawberries are high acid...

Gardening Myths: Organic Means Pesticide Free

Mar 22, 2021 | In the Garden

Consumer demand for organic food has increased dramatically over the last few decades. Numerous grocery stores and restaurants pride themselves on their selection of organic offerings available to...

March 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Mar 22, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Spring is arriving at Crooked Trail Farm.  Here’s what is blooming this week. Rosey Cat Supervising From Her Perch Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Thalia Daffodil (Narcissus...

What Is An Invasive Plant, And Why Should We Care?

Mar 18, 2021 | In the Garden

When non-native or exotic invasive plants are introduced to an area and have no natural predators, they can displace native species. Many of these were intentionally brought to southeastern North...

What is it? Wednesday – Brown Snake

Mar 17, 2021 | In the Garden

Brown Snake, Storeria dekayi Brown snake, Storeria dekayi, is sometimes referred to as Dekay’s brownsnake. The relatively small (6-13 inches), nonvenomous brown snake is common throughout most of...

Shamrocks and St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 16, 2021 | In the Garden

If you visit your favorite garden center in late February or early March, you’ll likely find shamrock plants to coincide with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The myths and folklore...

March 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Mar 15, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daffodils are in bloom all over South Carolina and spring is almost here! Daffodils and Narcissus are the same plant. Narcissus is the scientific name given to the genus of plants commonly called...

Now Is the Time to Put Out Hummingbird Feeders

Mar 11, 2021 | In the Garden, Landscape

The spring migration of ruby-throated hummingbirds from their tropical winter homes to South Carolina gardens is a highly anticipated event. These jeweled visitors usually arrive in mid-March;...

What is it? Wednesday

Mar 10, 2021 | In the Garden

Moss There are more than 15,000 described species of moss worldwide. These underappreciated, primitive green plants fill spaces where other plants cannot or will not grow. Moss thrives in the...