Tag: Blogs

Aster Yellows

Jul 25, 2024 | In the Garden

Recently, the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC) has been receiving photos of coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) that are malformed and green. The plants are infected with aster yellows, a...

Question of the Week – Planthopper

Jul 24, 2024 | In the Garden

What left the fluffy, white deposit on this zinnia stem? This fluffy material was left by a flatid planthopper. Flatid planthoppers feed on a variety of ornamental plants. The ¼” long adults appear...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 22, 2024

Jul 23, 2024 | In the Garden

Scattered rain fell over the weekend. Peppers and okra are coming as the watermelon harvest finishes up. Disease and insect pressure remains high, and planning for strawberry planting is beginning....

July 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jul 22, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Then followed that beautiful season…Summer…Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow~ Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium)Barbara...

Question of the Week – Spider Mites

Jul 17, 2024 | In the Garden

What caused the stippling on this eggplant leaf? This damage was caused by two-spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urica). While spider mites are often included in discussions of insect management,...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report–July 15, 2024

Jul 16, 2024 | In the Garden

A few areas received rain over the last week, contributing to increases in disease and fruit split. Sunscald and blossom end rot are becoming common, and insect pressure remains high. See details...

July 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jul 15, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~ American...

UV Safety Month: Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun

Jul 12, 2024 | Tasty Bites

It’s summertime! And while this means long, warm, and sunny days, it can also mean more sun exposure for our skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the most common cancer in the United...

Skewering the Globe: Celebrating World Kabob Day with Flavor and Safety

Jul 11, 2024 | Tasty Bites

World Kabob Day is a culinary celebration that unites food enthusiasts around the globe. It’s a day dedicated to the rich, diverse flavors of kabobs, a dish that transcends cultures and brings...

Question of the Week – TSWV

Jul 10, 2024 | In the Garden

What is going on with this Roma tomato? The tie-dye appearance of this tomato is due to it being infected by tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). TSWV is an important virus of tomato, pepper, eggplant,...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 8, 2024

Jul 9, 2024 | In the Garden

Scattered rain this past weekend brought some much needed relief to parts of the state. Insect pressure remains high in some places, and disease pressure is climbing. Harvest of several summer crops...

Hummingbird Favorite: Pentas

Jul 8, 2024 | In the Garden

Every spring, I visit local garden centers, searching for colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds. I like to combine these flowers in containers and place them where I can watch hummingbirds...