What Is It? Wednesday – Pigweed
This is a pigweed seedling that came up in a field that was disked recently. Pigweed, also known as Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri), is one of the most aggressive weeds that farmers battle....
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SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- August 7, 2023
Coastal Region Zack Snipes The dog days of summer are here, and it shows. Many growers are either taking a break to beat the heat or are in a transition period. Fall crops are being put in the...
August 07 Week 1 Garden Photos
“If you look the right way, you can see the whole world is a garden.” ~Frances Hodgson Burnett~ Five-Spotted Sphinx Moth (Manduca quinquemaculata) and Cleome (Cleome hassleriana) Sphinx...
Blackberry Limeade
Summer is still here, and it is still HOT. What could be better than a glass of lemonade to beat the heat? As we approach the last few weeks of summer, preparations for the change of seasons begin....
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Hammerhead Worms in South Carolina
“I have found a hammerhead worm in my South Carolina landscape. What do I do?” North Carolina State Extension wrote an excellent publication on terrestrial flatworms, with common species around...
This Month in Your Garden – August 2023
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler It may be hot, but it is still important to be conservative when watering. Overwatering can easily occur on lawns and other landscape plants, even in the August...
What Is It? Wednesday – Leafminers on Muscadine Fruit
These muscadines have been fed on by the larvae of a leafminer (a species of fly (Diptera)). Adults lay their eggs on the surface of a fruit, stem, or leaf of a plant, and the larvae tunnel in the...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 31, 2023
Coastal Region Zack Snipes Another hot week in the Lowcountry. We have gotten a good bit of rain in some spots, and other spots have missed the rain altogether. The hot and dry weather has caused a...
Los beneficios de comer de temporada: fresco, denso en nutrientes y económico
A medida que pasa el año, y cada nueva estación se asienta sobre nosotros, somos bendecidos con abundantes y diversos cultivos y productos de temporada. Mientras que, en la mayoría de las tiendas de...
The Benefits of Seasonal Eating: Fresh, Nutrient-Dense, and Budget-Friendly
As the year passes, and as each new season settles upon us, we are blessed with abundant and various seasonal crops and produce. While in most mainstream grocery stores, we can now find our favorite...
Meal Kit Boxes and Food Safety
A meal kit delivery service sends a box of food ingredients to your home that contains everything you need to prepare a complete meal, including the recipe and instructions for preparing. There are...
July 31 Week 5 Garden Photos
“Crinum are classic plants: beautiful and possessed of a unique mystique. Known as Heirloom or pass-down plants, they have a long and intriguing history of cultivation around the world.” ~Jenks...