June 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
The Architectural Beauty of Charleston, South Carolina Pineapples became a symbol of hospitality in early America Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Joggling Board Barbara H. Smith,...
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Too Much Basil?
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of my favorite culinary herbs. It’s relatively easy to grow and is available in many cultivars, some of which are quite decorative. A member of the mint family, it’s...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 20, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and diseases are beginning to increase in the area. Powdery mildew is apparent in cucurbit crops. Downy mildew is around in cucumber and cantaloupe crops, and...
Hibiscus Ginger Tea
This beautiful red tea is not overly sweet and offers a big ginger punch. Great for parties or an afternoon tea for one! 32 ounces hibiscus tisane (recipe below) 8 ounces lime juice (freshly...
Banana Blueberry Muffins
A recipe lower in sugar than most, muffin recipe highlighted with banana and blueberries. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3 ripe...
June 20 Week 3 Garden Photos
“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” ~L. M. Montgomery~ Pugster® Amethyst Dwarf Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x Pugster® Amethyst) Barbara H. Smith,...
Herbicides in the Heat
So, I am just enjoying my time in my yard, throwing a ball for my dogs, Penny and Ruby, who may or may not bring it back when I spot a small clump of weedy plants in my lawn. Instead of heading...
Hornworms on the Tomatoes
A few years ago, I had planted a tomato in my small, raised bed garden at my home. By early July, the tomato hornworms started showing up. The first batch was about five worms I found over the...
June 13 Week 2 Garden Photos
“In June as many as a dozen species may bust their buds in a single day.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University...
“Why Is My Pond Water Green?”
For a pond owner, sunny summer days can mean fishing with kids, canoe trips, and picnics under a shady tree by the water. However, those hot summer days also lead to pond owners calling the...
Weed of the Month Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is a close relative of quinoa and is generally considered a famine food. It was once a popular green but lost favor after spinach was introduced to Europeans around...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 6, 2022
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Insect and disease activity is increasing in the area, across a broad range of crops. In cucurbits, we are seeing powdery mildew and gummy stem blight in...