The Food Mood Connection: Nutrients That Support Mental Wellness
Food fuels more than your body—it shapes your mood. Explore nutrients that support mental wellness and practical tips for daily eating.
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Seasonal Container Gardening: Fall Through Winter
Bring fall and winter containers to life with pansies, kale, herbs, and evergreens for lasting color and texture.
Grower Spotlight – Jebali Farms
Jebali Farms grows diverse, sustainable crops for The Mediterranean Café and local markets in Lexington, SC.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report for September 15, 2025
Mild weather, strawberry prep, cucurbit diseases, and leafhopper outbreaks highlight this week’s SC Fruit & Vegetable Field Report.
Finishing Salts Recipe: Preserve Fresh Herbs from the Garden
Make herb finishing salts at home! A simple recipe using fresh garden herbs to add flavor, preserve summer, and create thoughtful gifts.
September 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
Perennials and bulbs that bloom in the fall are the garden’s final love letter to the year and provide pollen and nectar for pollinating insects. Amistad Salvia (Salvia 'Amistad')' Barbara H....
Native Plant Spotlight: Hydrangeas
Learn about Silverleaf, Climbing, Oakleaf, and Smooth Hydrangeas—native plants that thrive in South Carolina landscapes.
Question of the Week – Creeping Cucumber
Creeping cucumber is a native vine with cucumber-like fruit. Discover how to identify it, plus edibility cautions and pest concerns.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report– September 8, 2025
SC growers are prepping strawberry fields, harvesting muscadines, and monitoring fall crops. Read the latest Fruit & Vegetable Field Report.
Benefits of Group Canning
Discover how group canning with steam canners and induction burners makes food preservation faster, safer, and more enjoyable.
September 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
Enjoy part 2 of a tour of Riverbanks Botanical Garden. It has scenic Saluda River views, valley overlooks, and a walled garden full of colorful blooms. It’s been labeled as one of the...
This Month in Your Garden – September 2025
South Carolina September garden guide: fall planting, lawn care, pollinator flowers, pest control, and perennial maintenance tips.