Food preservation is an age-old practice that has allowed us to enjoy fresh food throughout the year. From refrigeration to freezing or pickling to drying, there are countless ways to keep your food...
Monet Bridge Garden and the Manor House at Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia Monet Garden Bridge Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University River Birch Grove (Betula nigra) Barbara H. Smith,...
Food safety is a top priority for any household, as unsafe food handling practices can lead to foodborne illnesses and severe health consequences. This blog post will discuss simple tips for...
The dark-colored tissue on this holly was damaged by the cold weather we experienced the week of March 20th. Damage to new growth is most likely to occur in the Spring when a frost or freeze follows...
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “The area has had another warm week with excellent crop development. Strawberry crops are loading up with good volumes coming to harvest. Remember to scout fields...
Coastal Region- Christopher Burtt Spring is here, and that means lots of things can be done in the garden. Begin to apply fertilizer where needed based on soil test results. If a soil test has not...
The Japanese Garden, ‘”Tsukiyama” at Gibbs Gardens covers over 40 acres. it is the largest in the United States. Japanese Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University...
Every gift, no matter the size, secures the Clemson Extension for generations to come. Now is your chance to support the Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) and make a difference....
Field madder (Sherardia arvensis)is a mat-forming, prostrate winter annual. It has four to six leaves that whorl around a square stem. It produces lavender to pale pink flowers. In addition, field...
These beetles were found under a decaying log in the woods. They are bess beetles, also called horned passalus beetles (Odontotaenius disjunctus). These beneficial beetles feed on decaying wood,...
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Things are really moving with the nice weather recently. We are in the period where we are harvesting and planting and getting fields ready. Growers are...
Gibbs Garden in Ball Ground, GA has an amazing selection of garden sculpture and containers. Wild Geese Sculpture Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Standing Bunny and Tulips Millie...
