Tag: Blogs

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – January 25, 2021

Jan 25, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops in the area are looking good with good crown development. We are seeing open flowers and some fruit set based on warmer conditions. These...

January Week 4 Garden Photos

Jan 25, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Part 2: Art in the Garden-Add some interest to your landscape.

Time to Inspect Your Pressure Canner

Jan 25, 2021 | Food, Tasty Bites

It is the time of year to start thinking about home food preservation projects for the spring and summer. If you plan to use a pressure canner for safely preserving low acid foods like vegetables or...

Goal-Setting 101

Jan 21, 2021 | Tasty Bites

The month of January is associated with new beginnings and opportunities to become a better version of yourself. A large part of manifesting these improvements involves self-awareness and the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 19, 2021

Jan 21, 2021 | In the Garden

Statewide Dr. Matt Cutulle reports, “Burndown herbicide efficacy can be reduced in colder weather, especially systemic products such as glyphosate (Reduced translocation in the cold means...

January Week 3 Garden Photos

Jan 19, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Part 1: Garden art adds a unique personality to a garden from traditional to quirky designs.

Are Those Old Vegetable Seed Still Good?

Jan 19, 2021 | In the Garden

Many gardeners have a collection of seed packets that contain seeds that didn’t make it into the garden in years past. Before purchasing more seed, check the stock of any seed still on hand from...

The Hyporheic Zone and Streams

Jan 18, 2021 | In the Garden, Water

You may not have heard of the hyporheic zone (HZ) or be able to see it, but it’s an integral part of our freshwater ecosystems and has a lot to do with keeping our streams healthy! The HZ is a...

Is It A Decoration? Is It Food? The Many Uses and Types of Fall and Winter Squash

Jan 14, 2021 | Food, In the Garden

I don’t know about you, but I love a product that can be used in a variety of ways and has staying power, especially in the home and kitchen. I recently discovered fall/winter squash and the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 11, 2021

Jan 14, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Vegetable crops are growing out of the impacts of frost well. There is active Alternaria in places on brassica crops. Insect activity in vegetable crops in...

What is it? Wednesday

Jan 13, 2021 | In the Garden

Spottedwinged antlion, Dendroleon obsoletus (Neuroptera: Myrmeleontidae) The genus, Dendroleon, means “tree lion” and references larval habitat. Instead of digging pits in the dirt to...

Cover Crops

Jan 12, 2021 | In the Garden

Cover crops, also known as green manures, are used by gardeners to add organic matter, protect the soil from erosion, suppress weeds, and add nutrients to the soil. Gardeners typically plant legume...