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April 26 Week 4 Garden Photos

Apr 26, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Come for a stroll in the beautiful South Carolina Botanical Garden. Pinxter Azalea (Rhododendron pericymenoides) Bumble Bee Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Two Winged Silverbell...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report. – April 19, 2021

Apr 23, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Zack Snipes reports, “We had some nice weather last week. The tomato crop is looking great, as are most of our cucurbits and greens. I am seeing increased caterpillar pressure across...

Weed of the Month – Yellow Woodsorrel

Apr 22, 2021 | In the Garden

Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) Yellow woodsorrel, also commonly called oxalis, is a perennial weed that grows throughout the year. It is often confused with clover; both have trifoliate leaves....

Protecting Berries from Birds

Apr 20, 2021 | In the Garden

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow in the backyard garden. Provided the proper soil conditions and care, a blueberry planting can be very productive and long-lived. One of the biggest...

April 19 Week 3 Garden Photos

Apr 19, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Native spring wildflowers are blooming throughout South Carolina. Bashful Wakerobin (Trillium catesbaei) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Yellow False Indigo (Baptisia sphaerocarpa)...

Azalea Lace Bugs

Apr 19, 2021 | In the Garden

Azalea lace bugs are rather small insects, but their feeding habits leave telltale signs on the foliage. The leaves will have a whitish cast to them. Close examination will reveal very fine specks...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report. – April 12, 2021

Apr 16, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Crops are generally doing well in the area, with strawberries coming off with good volumes. On the whole, row covers, or icing protected 97% of the...

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...