Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Now is the time for Lowcountry strawberry growers to give their plants the first shot of boron. Boron helps with both flower and fruit development. Growers can...
In winter, many people tidy up the yard for a clean planting space for the coming spring. However, it may pay off to embrace the “messy winter garden” approach to protect overwintering beneficial...
Brighten Up Your Home With Houseplants: Part 2 Elaitor Begonia (Begonia x hiemalis) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Air Plant (Tillandsia species) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...
Nature is always intriguing, often beautiful, but occasionally it is rather creepy and somewhat gruesome. We found this little insect body under a tree on the Natural Heritage Trail at the South...
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease issues in the area remain very low; however, as temperatures rise, we expect activity to increase. Although it is quiet, it is still essential to...
Brighten Up Your Home with Houseplants Part 1 Tablescape with Houseplants Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Umbrella Plant (Schefflera arboricola) Jordan Franklin, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson...
One of my favorite trees is the Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). I love how the flowers emerge before the foliage, adding a pop of color to the landscape in early spring. Plus, they provide...
If you’re looking for an inexpensive and easy way to re-establish vegetation along a waterway, livestakes are for you! Livestake installation is a method of propagation that uses cuttings from a...
A thriving hemp industry is emerging in South Carolina despite some growing pains. When the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) received approval for the state hemp plan under the USDA...
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “One of our weather stations in Mt. Pleasant got down to 19F on Saturday night. Last Thursday our high was 73F, and 55 hours later, it was 23F. That swing in...
A Winter’s Stroll in the Garden Paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Goldfinch Feeding on Native Azalea Seeds Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC,...
I’ve made it clear in this blog that Winter is my least favorite season. Therefore, I always seek winter-blooming flowers to raise my spirits. However, before the yellow-flowered daffodils bloom to...
