Tag: Blogs

August 26 Week 4 Garden Photos

Aug 26, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Meet the Pets of the HGIC Staff! “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~ Anatole France~ Stacy, LayLa's Kitty LayLa Burgess, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...

Setting Your Child Up for Success: Essential Tips for a Healthier, Happier School Year

Aug 26, 2024 | Tasty Bites

Gone are the carefree days of summer. School is officially back in session! Simple habits like creating a daily routine, prioritizing healthy eating and supporting their mental wellbeing can help...

Wishbone Flower

Aug 26, 2024 | In the Garden

Add more color to your shade garden and containers with the wishbone flower (Torenia). The unique flowers resemble a single snapdragon bloom and have stamens that meet in the center, resembling a...

Cranefly Orchid

Aug 22, 2024 | In the Garden

When walking through my woods this time of year, I’m looking for cranefly orchids (Tipularia discolor) in bloom. It is a delicate perennial, terrestrial orchid that grows in deciduous woods....

What is it? Wednesday – IO moth caterpillars

Aug 21, 2024 | In the Garden

This time of year, many caterpillars are actively feeding on trees throughout the state. These spikey little caterpillars will turn into the Io moth, a species common throughout South Carolina....

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 19, 2024

Aug 20, 2024 | In the Garden

The Coastal and Pee Dee regions have been drying out from Tropical Storm Debby. Fall crops are being planted in many areas. Peach harvest is coming to a close and muscadine harvest will begin soon....

August 19 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 19, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“The long, languorous days of August have cast their spell over the earth. Little by little, nature yields to the seductive influence and sinks into her summer sleep. Lazily-languid like...

Be On the Lookout for Armyworms

Aug 15, 2024 | In the Garden

Fall armyworms are being reported in lawns and pastures across South Carolina. If you notice caterpillars feeding or moving in large numbers during the early morning or late evening hours, you may...

Question of the Week – Wood Boring Beetle

Aug 14, 2024 | In the Garden

What caused the oval-shaped holes in this young pecan tree? These oval-shaped holes were created by a wood boring beetle from either the Buprestidae or Cerambycidae families. Without seeing the...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 12, 2024

Aug 13, 2024 | In the Garden

The coastal region and Pee Dee saw lots of rain and flooding in places from Tropical Storm Debby last week. As field conditions improve this week, please document any crop or infrastructure impacts...

More Melons on MyPlate!

Aug 12, 2024 | Tasty Bites

MyPlate, a visual nutritional tool from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supports incorporating positive dietary practices by encouraging the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains,...

August 12 Week 3 Garden Photos

Aug 12, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Enjoy taking a virtual walk around the August garden scenes at Crooked Trail Farm. Colorburst™ Deep Red Cape Fuchsia, (Phygelius 'TNPHYCDR' ) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension...