Tag: Blogs

Stop Being So Hard on Yourself!

Feb 16, 2021 | Tasty Bites

The world you see is seen by you alone. You have your own unique set of thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and values that shape your world and guide you through life. While you may have a good...

Pruning Muscadine Grapes

Feb 15, 2021 | In the Garden

Muscadines are our native, southern grape. Unlike bunch grapes, muscadines have thick, tart skin. The meat of the fruit is very sweet and flavorful and good for fresh eating (nature’s sweet-tart),...

February Week 3 Garden Photos

Feb 15, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

It’s camellia time at the South Carolina Botanical Garden! Delores Edwards Camellia (Camellia x 'Delores Edwards') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Lindsey Neil Camellia...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 10, 2021 | In the Garden

Biscogniauxia, (formerly Hypoxylon), Canker Biscogniauxia, a common genus of fungi found throughout the United States, causes canker, dieback, and death of stressed oaks (Quercus spp.), pecan (Carya...

Cyclamens Are a Great Valentine’s Day Gift

Feb 9, 2021 | In the Garden, Indoor Plants

Florist cyclamens (Cyclamen persicum) are a wonderful gift to give on Valentine’s Day. The name cyclamen is derived from the Greek word ”Kuklos” (meaning circle) due to the plant’s circular growth...

Forget the Hearts and Chocolates; February is for Pruning!

Feb 8, 2021 | In the Garden

While romantics look to mid-February as a time to impress their favorite Valentine with chocolates and flowers, experienced gardeners know now is time to show their plants love through careful...

February Week 2 Garden Photos

Feb 8, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a garden to know it.” ~Rumi~

South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report February 1, 2021

Feb 5, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Strawberry crops are developing well; however, we are seeing gray mold phomopsis blight in some crops.  Sanitation can really help prevent botrytis from...

Bradford & Callery pear

Feb 4, 2021 | In the Garden

Every spring, all over in South Carolina, we see yards, abandoned lots, natural areas, roadsides, and, in some cases, forests filled with white flowers. These first white flowers of the year are...

What is it? Wednesday

Feb 3, 2021 | In the Garden

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, Sapwells Tidy, uniform rows or columns (or both) of holes on a landscape or woodland tree likely indicates the presence of yellow-bellied sapsuckers in...

February Week 1 Garden Photos

Feb 1, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

A winter’s day walk in the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Walk quietly and softly, and you’ll be amazed at what you see.

Selecting Appropriate Pest Management Strategies

Feb 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Spring is coming, and with it comes weeds, bugs, and diseases, oh my! Many home gardeners often get frustrated about what to do for various garden pests. Whether it is a weed, insect, or disease,...