Beat the Heat: Summer Garden Survival Tips for South Carolina Gardeners
Keep your South Carolina garden thriving through summer with smart watering, mulching, fertilizing, and heat-tolerant plant choices.
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South Carolina Field Update (June 15, 2026): “Freestone” Peaches Are Coming In
Freestone peaches are now being harvested across South Carolina as disease and insect pressure continue to increase. This week’s field update covers anthracnose, gummy stem blight, cucurbit downy mildew, caterpillar outbreaks in greens, blackberry stink bug damage, and current harvest conditions across the state.
June 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
“In early June, the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” ~John Steinback~ Jacob Cline Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline') Barbara H. Smith,...
HUMMINGBIRD FAVORITE: CORAL BEAN
Coral bean is a native flowering shrub with bright red blooms that attract hummingbirds. Learn how to grow and care for this pollinator favorite.
South Carolina Field Update (June 8, 2026): It’s Beginning to Feel A Lot Like Summer
Hot temperatures, rising humidity, and recent rainfall are accelerating crop growth across South Carolina. Growers should prepare for increased disease pressure, scout cucurbits for downy mildew, and stay on top of irrigation and crop protection as blueberries, blackberries, peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and other summer crops move into harvest.
How to Make Plant-Based Milk at Home (Cashew, Almond, and Pecan Milk)
Make fresh plant-based milk at home with simple ingredients, easy steps, and practical food safety tips.
June 08 Week 2 Garden Photos
The William H. Williamson III Conservatory was opened to the public in 2008 at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy in Belmont, NC. The conservatory spans 8,000 square feet and is filled with tropical...
June 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden near Belmont, NC, was started in 1991 and opened to the public in 1999. It was founded by retired textile magnate Daniel I. Stowe, who donated the 380 acres and...
The Evolution of A Garden Space Update
See how a former swimming pool became a thriving Celtic garden filled with pollinators, hummingbirds, flowers, and wildlife.
South Carolina Field Update (May 26, 2026): Disease Management Is A Must Following Heavy Memorial Day Weekend Rain
Heavy Memorial Day weekend rain brought 4–5 inches to parts of South Carolina, creating ideal conditions for disease outbreaks in vegetables, fruit crops, and brassicas. Growers across the state should stay on top of fungicide programs, monitor saturated soils, and scout for increasing insect pressure as warm, humid weather continues.
May 25 Week 4 Garden Photos
This Memorial Day, thankful for those who gave their lives protecting this country and the freedoms we cherish, and remembered here among the quiet beauty of red poppies and May blooms. Red Poppy...
Mole Traps: How to Trap Moles in South Carolina Lawns
Learn how to identify active mole tunnels and use harpoon or scissor traps for effective mole control in South Carolina lawns.