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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...

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 (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 BeeBarbara 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...