Tag: Blogs

Composting Tips

Oct 29, 2018 | In the Garden

Autumn is not only time to rake leaves but also time to start a compost pile. Fallen leaves provide the ‘brown’ carbon-rich ingredients to the compost pile, while grass clippings from the last lawn...

Weed of the Month – Florida Betony

Oct 24, 2018 | In the Garden

Florida betony is a cool season perennial weed that is beginning to come out of dormancy now. Another common name for this weed is rattlesnake weed, because of the thick white tubers that form...

Pickens, Oconee, Anderson (POA) Master Gardener Program

Oct 23, 2018 | In the Garden

Join Master Gardener Coordinator LayLa Burgess for her spring 2019 Master Gardener class. The class will meet each Monday, January 28 through May 20, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at SC...

October Week 4 Garden Photos

Oct 22, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The frost may be on the pumpkin, but there are still many interesting flowers, seeds, and insects to be seen in the garden. Pansy 'Majestic Giant Mix' Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

Basil and Pesto

Oct 22, 2018 | Tasty Bites

Explore how basil and pesto can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

South Carolina Farmer Kevin Yon Named 2018 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year

Oct 17, 2018 | In the Garden

News Release For Release Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018 after 1:30 p.m. South Carolina Farmer Kevin Yon Named 2018 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year (Moultrie, Ga.)—Kevin Yon, a highly successful purebred Angus beef cattle producer and a leader in beef cattle and Angus breed organizations, has been selected as the overall winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern...

October Week 3 Insects and Animals

Oct 17, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Even though the temperatures have cooled off, insect and animals are still active. Virginia Tiger Moth Caterpillar (Spilosoma virginica) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Wrapped...

Making the Most of Fall Pumpkins

Oct 17, 2018 | Tasty Bites

Explore how making the most of fall pumpkins can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

October Week 3 Plants

Oct 15, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Fall has finally arrived with cooler temperatures, beautiful fall flowers and seeds. Angel's Trumpet (Datura stramonium) Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Groundsel (Baccharis...

Fruit Garden Sanitation and Preparation

Oct 15, 2018 | In the Garden

With the arrival of October, there comes the end of hopefully a productive growing season. Gardeners should focus on practicing good sanitary practices to reduce the incidence of pest problems next...

October Week 2 Insects and Animals

Oct 10, 2018 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Insects and Animals

Wildlife in the Redwoods and Crater Lake Parks. Roosevelt Elk Herd at the Prarie Creek Redwoods State Park Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension Roosevelt Elk sparing Young Roosevelt Elk...

Fall Colors Are Coming!

Oct 10, 2018 | In the Garden, Landscape

Every year people flock to the mountains or the local countryside to see the wondrous colors of fall. Personally, my favorites are the rarer, bright reds of maples and the golden yellows of...