What Is It? Wednesday – Large Leaf Spot
This leaf is showing symptoms of a fungal disease called large leaf spot (Monochaetia sp.) that affects oaks and chestnuts. The appropriately named spots may reach 2 inches wide and stretch across...
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What Exactly is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest season is upon us! It’s a time for sausage, pretzels, lederhosen, dirndls, Bavarian flags, and most famously, beer. It is not uncommon to see your local downtown German restaurant or...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 26, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Sweet potatoes in the area are coming to harvest along with fall watermelons, squash, and zucchini. Diseases are present in the cucurbits, particularly downy mildew...
September 26 Week 4 Garden Photos
“September showed up right on schedule and lasted a whole month.” ~Jenny Wingfield~ Yellow Crownbeard (Verbesina occidentalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Orb Spider...
K.I.S.S Garden Pests – The Lazy Gardener’s Garden Pests
When I started this series of K.I.S.S. gardening advice, I hoped to inspire those who didn’t know where to begin gardening and those who may have lost joy in their gardening pursuits. After...
What Is It? Wednesday – Bee Fly
This little critter looks a lot like a bee (it’s yellow, fuzzy, and foraging flowers), but if you look closely, you’ll see it has only one pair of wings (bees have two). This feature distinguishes...
September 19 Week 3 Garden Photos
An Evening Stroll with Taco the Great at Crooked Trail Farm. Taco the Great Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Nodding Ladies'-tresses...
South Carolina Botanical Garden Plant Sale – Fall 2022
As summer fades and fall’s cool temperatures and moist days arrive, this is a fantastic time for planting perennials, shrubs, and trees. Under these conditions, plants get time to establish roots...
South Carolina Master Food Preserver Program
Are you looking for ways to contribute to your community in a way that strengthens food systems? Becoming a South Carolina Master Food Preserver enables opportunities to volunteer and contribute to...
Plan Now for Pollinators
Late summer and early fall are great times to plant perennials, making it an excellent opportunity to add more pollinator plants to your landscape. For several years, I have become increasingly...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – September 12, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Fall watermelons are looking good. There is some disease around, so fungicide applications remain crucial. I am finding whiteflies in a few crops too. As we move...
September 12 Week 2 Garden Photos
Crinum lilies are long-lived, heirloom, classic pass-along plants that shine in Southern gardens. Lolita Crinum Flower, Blooms in late May through July Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson...