Explore fall 2026 South Carolina Native Plant Certificate classes in Clemson, Charleston and Myrtle Beach. Learn about native plants, botany, sustainable landscaping, plant communities and more through core classes and electives offered by the South Carolina Botanical Garden and South Carolina Native Plant Society.
Identify perilla mint by its leaves, stems, odor, and flower spikes; learn its control methods, culinary uses, and livestock concerns.
Selling at a farmers market? Follow these food safety, labeling, and product display tips to help your South Carolina food business succeed.
Kudzu is one of the South’s most invasive vines. Learn how to identify it, understand its growth, and choose the best control methods.
The August 10 South Carolina Vegetable Field Report highlights the first 2026 detection of the invasive two-spotted cotton leafhopper, increasing disease pressure in cucurbits, ongoing fall planting, and regional production updates from Clemson Extension specialists across the state.
Keep outdoor meals safe this summer by following the 1-hour and 2-hour food safety rules for cookouts, picnics, and backyard gatherings.
Get your South Carolina garden ready for late summer with regional gardening advice for August. Learn what vegetables to plant for fall harvests, protect landscapes during extreme heat, monitor invasive pests, support pollinators, and discover fun gardening activities for children. Tips are organized for the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions to help gardeners succeed statewide.
Buying food in bulk can help you save money, reduce packaging waste, and purchase only what you need. Learn the benefits of bulk shopping and how to safely buy foods from bulk bins.
Heavy rainfall, high insect pressure, and continued fall planting are shaping this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable production. Clemson Extension agents report regional crop conditions, pest activity, disease concerns, and field observations from across the state.
