What Is It? Wednesday – Stinkhorns
If you knelt down and gave this mushroom a sniff, I can promise you would not take a bite out of it. This mushroom belongs to a group known as stinkhorns. They get their name from the terrible (to...
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Apr 12, 2023 | In the Garden
If you knelt down and gave this mushroom a sniff, I can promise you would not take a bite out of it. This mushroom belongs to a group known as stinkhorns. They get their name from the terrible (to...
Apr 11, 2023 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “It has been another variable week in the low country with 1.6” of rainfall recorded and wide temperature variations. The rain has been beneficial in establishing...
Apr 10, 2023 | Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites
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...
Apr 10, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
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,...
Apr 6, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites
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...
Apr 5, 2023 | In the Garden
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...
Apr 4, 2023 | In the Garden
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...
Apr 3, 2023 | In the Garden
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...
Apr 3, 2023 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
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...
Mar 31, 2023 | In the Garden
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....
Mar 30, 2023 | In the Garden, Weed
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...
Mar 29, 2023 | In the Garden
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,...
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