July 4 Week 1 Garden Photos
Daylilies: Beauty for A Day Tribute to Mike (Hemerocallis 'Tribute to Mike') and Rosey Cat Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Victorian Lace Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Victorian Lace')...
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The Spotted Lanternfly Moves Closer To South Carolina
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) (SLF) is the latest non-native species to take hold in the U.S. This planthopper is large (about a half-inch long) and originally from several countries...
Lightning and Trees
Did you know that Lightning Safety Awareness Week was June 19 – 25, 2022? When you hear statements from the National Weather Service like this one: “Continuous cloud to ground lightning...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- 6/27/22
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It is hot and very, very dry in the Lowcountry. We desperately need some rain on the coast. Many irrigation ponds are at very low levels and may only have a week...
K.I.S.S. the Lawn: The Lazy Gardener’s Lawn
Turfgrass… Blah. Amiright!? Kidding, but I have a confession to make. Once upon a time, I got a degree in Horticulture… Turfgrass. A golf course summer internship quickly determined that maintaining...
Is My Carton of Eggs Still Good?
Eggs stored in a refrigerator at 45 °F or below are safe to consume for up to 45 days after they are packed. After 45 days, the quality deterioration could make eggs susceptible to pathogenic growth...
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,...
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,...