Tag: Blogs

National Soup Month

Jan 7, 2021 | Food, Tasty Bites

It may be cold outside, but you can help take the chill out of winter with a warm bowl of your favorite soup to enjoy with your family and friends. January is National Soup Month and is a great time...

Hypertension Management Program (HMP)

Jan 5, 2021 | Tasty Bites

January is a time for taking charge of goals and setting new intentions for the coming year. Most have a health-related goal somewhere on their list but struggle to follow through without proper...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report January 4, 2021

Jan 5, 2021 | In the Garden

Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a great holiday season and is off to a good start in 2021. We have several virtual grower meetings coming up over the next two months, so keep an eye on the...

Garden Apps

Jan 4, 2021 | In the Garden

If you have a smartphone, then you are aware that the number of apps available is astounding, and indeed, no matter what you search, you’ll likely find that “There’s an app for that!” Thankfully,...

January Week 1 Garden Photos

Jan 4, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Here are some more favorite plants of Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents.

December Week 3 Garden Photos

Dec 21, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Asking Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents what their favorite plants are is a difficult request!. Here are a few favorites.

Rx for Cold Damaged Plants

Dec 17, 2020 | In the Garden

As temperatures dip down to freezing and below freezing, plants that are not acclimated will die back to the ground or ultimately die. Most tropical plants do not like drafts and thermometer...

What is it? Wednesday

Dec 16, 2020 | In the Garden

Bean Leafroller (caterpillar), Urbanus proteus Urbanus proteus is a skipper in the family, Hesperiidae. Adult skippers typically have hooked antennae and quick, skipping flight. Caterpillars of...

Holiday Table Centerpiece

Dec 15, 2020 | Holiday, In the Garden, Indoor Plants

This year, more than ever, holiday traditions are important. One of my favorite traditions is making a centerpiece for my dining room table. Usually, this is a project I share with my grandchildren...

December Week 2 Garden Photos

Dec 14, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Ilex (Holly) genus has about 400+ species of evergreen and deciduous plants. Hollies are a great addition to a pollinator garden for bees and other pollinating insects. Birds love the...

The Key to Winter Weed Control is to Start Early

Dec 14, 2020 | In the Garden

It never fails that come March and April, the desire for many of our lawns to begin to breaking dormancy is met with the horror that the only things that seem to be green are the weeds that we have...

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...