What Is Matcha? A Guide to This Traditional Green Tea Powder
Discover what matcha is, how it’s made, and how to prepare it at home. Learn about traditional matcha tea styles and follow a simple latte recipe.
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December 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown Count is managed by the Belle W. Baruch Foundation. Belle Baruch’s 1964 will established that the 16,000 acre property should serve as an outdoor living laboratory...
How to Grow Ginger (Zingiber officinale) & Why It’s the Star of Gingerbread
Explore why ginger shines in gingerbread and learn how to grow this flavorful tropical plant in South Carolina gardens and containers.
This Month in Your Garden – December 2025
December brings slower plant growth and winter prep. Learn irrigation updates, planting tips, holiday plant care, and ways to add seasonal interest to your landscape.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 1, 2025
Final 2025 Field Report: Dry weather, slow strawberry growth, brassica updates, and regional insights from Coastal, Midlands, and Pee Dee growers.
December 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
Gathering of Nature’s Holiday Greenery, Berries, and Seed Pods: A Seasonal Foraging Photographic Journey. Christmas Jewel® Holly ( Ilex x Christmas Jewel® 'HL10-90') Barbara H. Smith, ©2025...
How to Grow Fall Herbs in South Carolina
Discover the best herbs to grow in the fall across South Carolina. Get tips on planting, care, and seasonal harvesting.
South Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 24, 2025
Dry weather continues as growers manage irrigation, transplant blueberries, harvest greens, and monitor strawberries. Get the latest regional updates.
November 24 Week 4 Garden Photos
Thankful for open skies, quiet paths, and the simple wonders of the world. Wishing everyone a peaceful and grateful Thanksgiving. Catching the Last Light of Fall Barbara H. Smith, ©2025 HGIC,...
A Dew Drop Spider (Argyrodes sp.) in the Web: A Tiny Spider With a Big Story
Meet the dew drop spider—tiny, silver, and full of surprises. Learn how to identify it and explore its unique behavior in larger spider webs.
Extending the Growing Season in South Carolina: Row Covers, Cold Frames, and Other Tricks
Keep harvesting greens and herbs through December with simple techniques like row covers and cold frames suited for South Carolina’s mild winters.
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A practical guide for gardeners wanting to keep harvesting greens and herbs through December.
Grower Spotlight – Saxmore Farms
Discover how Saxmore Farms blends climate-smart farming with deep community involvement across Dorchester County.