The South Carolina Botanical Garden on Clemson’s campus offers diverse educational experiences for all ages. Discover programs like the Native Plant Certificate, classes on native bees and spring wildflowers, and nature journaling. Families can enjoy Tot Tales, Junior Naturalists, and more. Embrace growth and learning this year with the SCBG!
January offers a tranquil pause in the garden, a time for reflection and planning. Under clear skies or a rare snowfall, admire the structural beauty of bare branches and winter blooms like camellias, paperbush, and witch hazel. Dream of spring while appreciating the quiet elegance of the season.
The SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report is back for 2025! This week’s update highlights cold weather impacts on strawberries and greens, with root and crown rot posing challenges. Learn how growers across the regions are adapting and preparing for the spring season.
Choosing between organic mulch and inorganic rock for your landscape? Mulch provides natural insulation and enriches the soil, while rock offers long-lasting, low-maintenance appeal. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of each to find the perfect fit for your garden design.
Perennials That Persist Through Droughts and Floods explores resilient plants that can thrive despite South Carolina’s erratic rainfall. From hardy crinum lilies to black-eyed Susans, discover perennials with specialized adaptations like bulbs and rhizomes that enable them to survive both dry spells and flooding. Learn how to strategically plant and care for these tough, beautiful additions to your garden.
Feeling the “winter blues”? The colder months can affect our mood and energy, but there are ways to stay positive. From sunlight exposure and vitamin D to sleep, social connections, and exercise, explore simple strategies to lift your spirits and enjoy wintertime.
Prickly Pear and Diabetes explores the potential benefits of prickly pear cactus as a plant-based dietary additive for managing type 2 diabetes. While the fruit has no effect on blood sugar, the cactus leaves, or cladodes, show temporary hypoglycemic effects. Learn how prickly pear works, its safe consumption methods, and why it should complement—not replace—medical treatments for diabetes.
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), a striking native palm with green or silvery-blue foliage, thrives in the southern coastal regions of the United States. Known for its sprawling growth habit and wildlife-friendly features, this drought-tolerant plant is a beautiful and functional addition to gardens. Learn more about its care, uses, and where to find it.
Discover how to improve your garden’s soil health with four no-till techniques. From adding organic matter to crop rotation, these practical methods will enhance soil structure, fertility, and sustainability, ensuring a thriving garden ecosystem.
