What Is It? Wednesday- White Peach Scale
This is an infestation of white peach scale. White peach scale isn’t terribly common to find, and when you do see it, it is usually concentrated on just a few trees within a much larger block. We...
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SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report– February 27, 2023
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “After a warm week in the Lowcountry, we received some welcome showers. The rainfall will aid in cultivating and bed formation for spring crops. Beds should be...
February 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
Spring Is Fast Approaching at Crooked Trail Farm. Armandii Clematis (Clematis armandii) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Jane Magnolia (Magnolia x 'Jane') Barbara H. Smith, ©2023...
Sesame Allergen
Sesame is a food ingredient that comes from the Sesamum indicum plant. Its culinary offerings are most recognizable as sesame seeds and sesame oil. Sesame is a food allergen for some people. A...
A Lazy Gardener Loves the Garden
While many think of vegetables when using the word garden, the basic definition of a garden, as a plot of soil in which plants are grown, is widely inclusive. Gardeners are passionate about native...
What is It? Wednesday – Yellowmargin Leaf Beetle and Vegetable Weevil damage
This Napa cabbage is being fed on by larvae of both the yellow margined leaf beetle (YMLB, Microtheca ochroloma) and vegetable weevil (Listroderes difficilis). YMLB can be a significant pest for...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – February 20, 2023
Statewide Tom Bilbo reports, “If you’re growing strawberries in the warmest parts of the state and you haven’t been checking and/or spraying your fields for spider mites, you’re going to want to....
February 21 Week 3 Garden Photos
See What’s Blooming at Crooked Trail Farm This Week! Finlandia Camellia (Camellia japonica 'Finlandia' (1) Barbara H. Smith, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Ice Follies Daffodil (Narcissus 'Ice...
The Meaning Behind the Mardi Gras King Cake
“Laissez les bons temps rouler” is Cajun French for “Let the good times roll.” With the start of Mardi Gras, everyone will begin hearing that phrase quite often. Another...
WANTED: Elaeagnus – Dead, Not Alive
While walking in the South Carolina Botanical Garden, I came across a substantial pile of Elaeagnus recently cut from our woods. My eye was caught by the silvery underside of the leaves flashing in...
Rabbit’s Foot Fern
Rabbit’s foot fern (Davallia solida var. fejeensis) is a favorite of mine and one of the easiest tropical houseplant ferns to grow. Native to Fiji, the genus name, Davallia, was derived in honor of...
5 Ways to Crush Your Fitness Goals!
It’s that time of year again. With the New Year comes new year goals and resolutions. If you are looking for tips on how to not only stick to your new year fitness goals but CRUSH them, you’ve come...