How to Brine a Turkey: Wet and Dry Brining
It is time to think about how you are going to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey. How do you prepare yours? Have you ever tried brining to add flavor and moisture? Brining meat is the process of...
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SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report November 15, 2021
We are currently evaluating the SC Grower site to determine any necessary updates or upgrades to better serve our viewers. To help with this, we would love to have your feedback. This quick...
Getting to the Root of Plant Problems
When plant problems occur in the landscape, gardeners often blame insects or diseases. While some plants are more susceptible to pest problems than others, many issues arise when plants are planted...
November 15 Week 3 Garden Photos
“Everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.” ~Elizabeth Lawrence~ Southern Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum subsp. floridanum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson...
Foraging for Winter Decorations
Fresh foraged material adds a special touch to any entry, table-scape, or staircase during the holidays. Greenery Backyard greenery like boxwood, holly, juniper, cypress, magnolia, nandina,...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 8, 2021
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It feels like winter showed up this past week with cold, windy, gloomy days. Most, if not all of our strawberries have been planted. With the cool weather...
The Lovely Loquat
I have always been enamored with shrubs and trees that bloom during the fall months. Partly for the pollinators in search of sustenance during this season, but mostly for me who can’t accept the...
November 8 Week 2 Garden Photos
“It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.” ~Amelia Barr~ Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Floating Fire Ants Barbara H. Smith,...
Storing Apples
Autumn has descended on us, and with that, brings pumpkins, leaves, sweaters, and best of all, apples! While not the easiest to grow in our heat and humidity, the Carolinas do produce a significant...
Staying Safe and Social this Holiday Season
The past two years have been far from ordinary. We have all had to learn how to navigate a world with new safety standards and health precautions. From mask-wearing to social distancing and new...
The Fall Color of River Oats
River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) One of my favorite native plants in South Carolina isn’t a typical spring emergent full of bright colors; it’s a species that starts to turn heads as we head...
November 1 Week 1 Garden Photos
“Autumn carries more gold in its pockets than any other season.” ~Jim Bishop~ VJ Drake Maple (Acer rubrum 'VJ Drake') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Misty Moon Sasanqua...