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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Jul 4, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
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')...
Jul 1, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Jun 30, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Jun 29, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Jun 28, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Jun 27, 2022 | Tasty Bites
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...
Jun 27, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
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,...
Jun 23, 2022 | Tasty Bites
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...
Jun 22, 2022 | In the Garden
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...
Jun 22, 2022 | Recipes
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...
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...
Jun 20, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“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,...
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