Tag: Blogs

An emerging invasive insect, the yellow-legged hornet threatens beekeepers, agriculture, and public safety across South Carolina.

Warm weather and recent rain are accelerating crop growth across South Carolina, with strawberry tissue sampling, peach bloom, blueberry bloom, and disease scouting underway.

Learn how to grow biquinho peppers in South Carolina, from seed starting to container care, for a mild, colorful, and productive garden pepper.

Celebrating 10 years of the South Carolina Native Plant Certificate Program and its impact on native plant education, conservation, and stewardship.

Cold weather returns across South Carolina as strawberries, blueberries, and peaches develop. Growers monitor pests, protect blooms, and manage wind and disease pressure.

Interested in growing fresh food at home but not sure where to start? Home Horticulture Foundations: Edibles and Orchards is a beginner-friendly Clemson Extension course designed to teach the basics of edible gardening, from vegetables and herbs to small fruits and fruit trees. This six-week online program, paired with an optional hands-on field day, helps South Carolina gardeners build confidence, plan seasonal gardens, and grow food successfully using practical, sustainable methods.

Learn how to inspect, clean, prune, and prepare houseplants at the end of winter so they’re ready for healthy spring growth.