Tag: Blogs

Creative Ideas for Holiday Decorating

Dec 11, 2020 | In the Garden

Using freshly cut foliage for holiday decorations has been a family tradition for generations. Instead of using artificial greenery, brighten the holiday season by walking around your garden and...

Swiss Chard

Dec 10, 2020 | In the Garden

Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris) is a colorful and easy-to-grow leafy green. It is the same species as beet, but without the swollen root, and shares the same earthy flavor. The ruffled leaves have...

What is it? Wednesday

Dec 9, 2020 | In the Garden

Imported Cabbageworm, Pieris rapae Identification: Velvety, green to bluish-green caterpillar with a narrow yellow dorsal line and a broken yellow line or spots running down each side. Life cycle:...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report December 7, 2020

Dec 8, 2020 | In the Garden

This will be the final update of 2020. We will pick it back up on 1/4/21. Be sure to keep an eye on the upcoming events tab, and give us a call if you need anything. Happy Holidays from the SC...

Spiced Cider Brined Pork Loin

Dec 8, 2020 | Tasty Bites

The apple cider and spices pair well with pork in this great fall recipe! Enjoy! Spiced Cider Brined Pork Loin 3 cups water 3 cups apple cider 3 Tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1...

Colonial Inspired Apple Candle Holder

Dec 7, 2020 | In the Garden

Decorating the house with fresh greenery and fruit is one of the oldest winter holiday traditions. Evergreens have been a part of winter festivals since ancient times. They are used to represent...

Holiday Activity Challenge: Family Edition

Dec 7, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Festive seasons mean lots of indulgent treats that are not the best for our health. We may also spend more time sedentary after celebrations involving heavy meals or drinks. To counteract extra...

December Week 1 Garden Photos

Dec 7, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy the Japanese Maple Fall Color at Crooked Trail Farm.

Uninvited Holiday Guests

Dec 3, 2020 | In the Garden

The winter holidays are here, and you may have some unexpected and unwelcome guests. Firewood brought into homes is a classic route for some beetle and ant species to enter a structure. Cinara...

Pickle Steak Stew (aka Lazy Beef Rouladen)

Dec 3, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Traditional beef rouladen is a German dish in which thinly sliced beef is wrapped around varying vegetables and then cooked until tender. When I was in high school, my mom and I found a recipe for...

What is it? Wednesday

Dec 2, 2020 | In the Garden

Pine Vole Feeding Damage There are 23 species of vole in North America. Two vole species are found in South Carolina: pine vole, Microtus pinetorum, and meadow vole, Microtus pennsylvanicus. General...

The Lurking Dangers of Leftovers

Dec 1, 2020 | Tasty Bites

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and it will likely look slightly different this year. There may be fewer people at the dinner table and on the backyard football team due to gathering...