Tag: Blogs

What Is It? Wednesday – Cold Damage on Citrus

Feb 7, 2024 | In the Garden

These citrus leaves are showing symptoms of cold injury. This tree is part of a study at the Sandhill REC in Columbia looking at 9 varieties of citrus that are believed to have improved cold...

February 05 Week 1 Garden Photos

Feb 5, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 2 ~ ” Winter is the perfect time to learn hot...

Lungwort for Winter Blooms

Feb 5, 2024 | In the Garden

Brighten up a shady area in the garden with the colorful flowers and silvery foliage of lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.). It pairs well with hellebores, hostas, ferns, bleeding hearts, and other shade...

This Month in Your Garden – February 2024

Feb 1, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Brad Fowler Many plants can benefit from being pruned in late winter, but it is very important to check specific pruning requirements for each plant. Additionally, use correct...

What Is It? Wednesday – January 31, 2024

Jan 31, 2024 | In the Garden

This is a jelly fungus. Jelly fungi are usually found growing on dead or dying branches. Jelly fungi often swell when there is plenty of moisture in the air (pictured) and shrink when the air is...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- January 29, 2024

Jan 29, 2024 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes We had a week of warm weather after a cold snap. I have seen an uptick in black rot in brassicas. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything anyone can do, conventionally or...

January 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Jan 29, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“As Barbara has injured her ankle and can’t get out to photograph, please enjoy a review of some of her favorite photo blogs. ~ Part 1 ~ ” A Winter’s Stroll in the Garden...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- January 22, 2024

Jan 23, 2024 | In the Garden

Happy 2024! We’re back and ready for another great year of growing fruit and veggies! We hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. Don’t forget to look at our resources tab for...

January 22 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jan 22, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Beautiful South Carolina Sunrises, Winter Skies, and Sunsets Stunning Sunset at Crooked Trail Farm Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Winter Sunrise Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC,...

Cast Iron Plant

Jan 15, 2024 | In the Garden

The cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) is one tough plant, as its common name implies. It can grow in deep shade, is deer resistant, and can withstand drought. If that wasn’t enough, it can also...

January 15 Week 3 Garden Photos

Jan 15, 2024 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Add houseplants to your home to chase away the winter blahs! ~Part 2~ Leslie Crested Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium antiquum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2024 HGIC, Clemson Extension Bird of paradise...

Eastern Red Cedar

Jan 11, 2024 | In the Garden

Although Christmas is past, I wanted to focus my blog on this most beautiful and versatile tree: the eastern red cedar (𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢). The eastern red cedar was the Christmas tree of choice...