Tag: Blogs

Stokes Aster

Jun 20, 2024 | In the Garden

Would you like to add another native plant to your perennial or pollinator garden? One of my favorites is Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis). It’s part of the Asteraceae family and is native to the...

Question of the Week – Morning Glory Prominent Caterpillar

Jun 19, 2024 | In the Garden

What kind of caterpillar is feeding on this buckeye leaf? This is the caterpillar of the morning glory prominent moth (Schizura ipomaeae). While the adult moth is rather nondescript, the caterpillar...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 17, 2024

Jun 18, 2024 | In the Garden

More hot, dry weather is in store for this week. Disease and insect pressure continue to increase as watermelon, small fruit, tomato, and peach harvest continues. See details below. Check out the...

June 17 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jun 17, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daylily flowers only last a day, but what joy they bring to the garden! Lullaby Baby Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby') Millie Davenport, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Web Dancer Daylily...

Pollinator Visitors to Stokesia

Jun 17, 2024 | In the Garden

If you’re looking for a beautiful native plant that attracts a variety of pollinators, Stokes’ Aster (Stokesia laevis) is a good choice. I spent an hour in the Perennial border in the...

Crisp, Cool, and Creative: Celebrating National Day with Family Fun

Jun 13, 2024 | Tasty Bites

National Cucumber Day is a unique celebration that brings a refreshing twist to our calendars every June 14th. This day is not just about enjoying cucumbers in their natural, crunchy form but also...

Question of the Week – Pecan Leaf Phylloxera

Jun 12, 2024 | In the Garden

What caused the galls to form on this pecan leaf? These galls were caused by an insect called the pecan leaf phylloxera (Phylloxera notabilis). These are tiny aphid-like insects that feed on...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 10, 2024

Jun 11, 2024 | In the Garden

Finally, a little rain fell around the state, though things remain fairly dry overall. Disease and insect pests are becoming more common as tomatoes, cucurbits, and sweet corn come to harvest. See...

Cicadas Have Left Their Mark

Jun 10, 2024 | In the Garden

Do not be surprised to start seeing evidence of the periodic cicada invasion. Females damage small branches by their egg-laying activities. They use their ovipositor to cut slits through the bark...

Leftover Makeover

Jun 10, 2024 | Tasty Bites

Why Should I Transform My Leftovers? Maximizing leftovers not only saves you time in the kitchen but also saves you money on your grocery bill and reduces food waste. By utilizing your leftovers to...

June 10 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 10, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hydrangeas are the stars of a summer garden. Original Endless Summer Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer') Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Pink lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea...

What Not to Plant – Horsetail

Jun 6, 2024 | In the Garden

Have you ever planted something in your garden and years later regretted it? There are several plants in my garden that fit that bill. One such plant is horsetail or scouring rush (Equisetum...