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...
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Sep 26, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Sep 21, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Sep 19, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
An Evening Stroll with Taco the Great at Crooked Trail Farm. Taco the Great Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Nodding Ladies'-tresses...
Sep 19, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Sep 16, 2022 | Tasty Bites
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...
Sep 15, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Sep 14, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Sep 12, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
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...
Sep 7, 2022 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It rained every day last week, and we ended up with over 8 inches. Field conditions are really soupy right now, and growers have had problems getting into some...
Sep 5, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” ~Jenny Uglow~ Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...
Sep 5, 2022 | In the Garden
While walking in the Jurassic Garden at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, I noticed the ends of many fern fronds clearly engineered to make globe-like structures. When I took a close-up of this...
Sep 2, 2022 | Recipes
Salad: 8 cups of mixed fruit cut into bite-sized pieces (apple, grapes, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, mandarin oranges, etc.) Dressing: 2 ounces cream cheese ¼ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup sour...
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