How a Clubmoss Plant Sparked My Journey as a Naturalist
A tiny clubmoss plant sparked a lifelong journey into natural history, storytelling, and the wonder of plant–people connections.
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South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 9, 2026
Warm temperatures and rain are pushing crop growth across South Carolina this week, but these conditions also increase disease pressure. Extension agents report updates on strawberries, lettuce drop, spider mites, aphids, and blooming fruit crops across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
March 09 Week 2 Garden Photos
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in the garden.” ~Ruth Stout~ Mrs. R.O. Backhouse Daffodil (Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse')Barbara H. Smith, ©2026...
Spring Garden Preparation: How to Prepare Garden Beds for Spring Planting
Learn how to prepare garden beds for spring planting using soil improvement, compost, and mulching techniques for healthier plants.
This Month In Your Garden – March 2026
What to do in your South Carolina garden in March—planting vegetables, lawn care, pruning shrubs, managing drought, and supporting early pollinators. 🌱🌸
Black Garlic: What It Is, How It’s Made, and How to Use It
Learn what black garlic is, how aging changes its flavor and texture, and simple ways to use this sweet, savory ingredient in everyday cooking.
Yellow-Legged Hornets on the Move: Identification, Spread & Risks in South Carolina
An emerging invasive insect, the yellow-legged hornet threatens beekeepers, agriculture, and public safety across South Carolina.
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – March 2, 2026
Warm weather and recent rain are accelerating crop growth across South Carolina, with strawberry tissue sampling, peach bloom, blueberry bloom, and disease scouting underway.
March 02 Week 1 Garden Photos
“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” ~Harriet Ann Jacobs~ Skeeter Cat in the Ice Follies Daffodils (Narcissus 'Ice...
How to Grow Biquinho Peppers in South Carolina
Learn how to grow biquinho peppers in South Carolina, from seed starting to container care, for a mild, colorful, and productive garden pepper.
South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program: Celebrating 10 Years of Native Plant Education
Celebrating 10 years of the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program and its impact on native plant education, conservation, and stewardship.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 23, 2026
Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.