Tag: Blogs

Controlling Aquatic Weeds in Your Pond

Aug 3, 2020 | In the Garden

“Help! My pond is covered with scum!” As summertime temperatures creep up, so do the number of calls Extension offices receive from residents concerned with nuisance weeds or algae in their pond....

Beneficial Yellow Garden Spiders

Jul 30, 2020 | In the Garden

The yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) is also known as a writing spider. Legend has it that if you disturb or damage the web, then the spider will write your name when it reweaves the web. One...

What’s in a Sports Drink?

Jul 30, 2020 | Health, Tasty Bites

There are many kinds of commercial sports drinks on the market. Gatorade® is probably the most popular. But you can also make your own at home. This will save you lots of money if you work outdoors...

Caution Urged After Mystery Seed Mailings

Jul 28, 2020 | In the Garden

Tom Hallman, Public Service and Agriculture CLEMSON, S.C. – State agriculture officials are warning South Carolinians to be wary of unsolicited packages of seeds mailed to them. The South Carolina...

Peach Salsa

Jul 23, 2020 | Tasty Bites

Peach season is here in South Carolina, adding to the abundance of fresh produce on kitchen counters. A quick and different appetizer is this tasty peach salsa. This sweet alternative to your usual...

Copperheads In South Carolina

Jul 20, 2020 | In the Garden

Copperhead snakes (Agkistrodon contortrix) are found throughout South Carolina and are one of the six venomous snake species, out of 38 total snake species, that our state has. The copperhead gets...

Protecting Water Quality with Vegetated Buffers

Jul 15, 2020 | In the Garden

These days, my phone keeps ringing about ponds clogged with aquatic weeds and algae. If your pond’s surface is more than 20% covered with weeds or algae, you should work with a pond management...

July Week 2 Garden Photos

Jul 13, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Caladiums provide a bright spot of color in the shady summer garden. Caladium 'White Wing' Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson University Caladium 'Lemon Blush' Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC,...

Nature Books for Children

Jul 13, 2020 | In the Garden

We are so lucky in 2020 since there are many, many fantastic nature books for children. A google search “nature books for children” produces several large lists of excellent books. However, in this...

Potter and Mason Wasps

Jul 9, 2020 | In the Garden

Sometimes we receive calls about wasps eating outdoor wooden furniture or even structures. While some wasps like paper wasps and yellowjackets will scrape wood with their strong mouthparts to make...

July Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 6, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.” ~Gertrude Jekyll~ Rose Glory Bower (Clerodendrum bungei) and Carpenter Bee with Purple Pollen Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC,...

Rain Barrels: A Family or Housemates Activity

Jul 6, 2020 | In the Garden

During this unprecedented time of social distancing and stay at home orders, it is the perfect time to consider making something together with your family or housemates that have a purpose and...