Yellow-Rumped Warblers in Winter: How to Identify “Butterbutts”
Meet the yellow-rumped warbler (“butterbutt”)—how to identify it, why it stays in winter, and where you’re most likely to see it.
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Feb 9, 2026 | In the Garden
Meet the yellow-rumped warbler (“butterbutt”)—how to identify it, why it stays in winter, and where you’re most likely to see it.
Feb 6, 2026 | In the Garden
February is a transition month for South Carolina gardens. This regional update covers cold weather impacts, pruning guidance, lawn care timing, soil testing, and practical steps to prepare for the upcoming spring growing season across the Coastal, Midlands, and Upstate regions.
Feb 3, 2026 | In the Garden
After a second consecutive weekend of winter weather, South Carolina growers are seeing a warming trend. This field report covers snow and freeze impacts across regions, guidance on row cover removal, blueberry pruning considerations, and early signs of crop injury, pests, and disease as temperatures rebound.
Feb 2, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Feb 2, 2026 | In the Garden
Lucky bamboo is an easy-care houseplant grown in water or soil. Learn light, watering, propagation, and indoor care basics.
Jan 29, 2026 | In the Garden
Winter is the perfect time to organize seeds, test viability, plan planting dates, and prepare for a productive spring garden.
Jan 27, 2026 | In the Garden
Cold weather, ice, and frost protection dominate this week’s South Carolina fruit and vegetable field report, with regional updates on strawberries, blueberries, pruning, and winter crop management.
Jan 26, 2026 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Jan 26, 2026 | Tasty Bites
From ancient civilizations to Carolina Reapers, discover how hot sauce evolved into a global culinary phenomenon.
Jan 22, 2026 | In the Garden
Strawberry-bush is a native shrub with unique red seed capsules and high wildlife value. Learn how to grow, care for, and use it in shaded landscapes.
Jan 21, 2026 | In the Garden
South Carolina growers’ weekly field report featuring regional updates on strawberries, cold weather impacts, pests, diseases, and winter crop management.
Jan 20, 2026 | In the Garden
From winter seed balls to towering trunks, explore the beauty, history, and wildlife value of the American sycamore tree.
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