The Gardener’s Toolkit- Deadheading
Gardeners toss around the term deadheading when discussing flowering, but what does it mean? Deadheading is pruning to remove older, faded flowers from a plant. But why is this technique beneficial...
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SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report August 9, 2021
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Generally speaking, we are in the changeover period from spring to fall crops, with some fumigants being applied to next year’s strawberry plantings. If...
August 9 Week 2 Garden Photos
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” ~William Shakespeare~ Green Lynx Spider ( Peucetia viridans) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University American Painted Lady Butterfly...
Scouting for Lawn Insects
The dog days of summer can be brutal on your lawn, especially if you have an insect attacking the grass. Insect damage can occur on both the blades and the roots and can cause yellow to brown...
WalkSC
Do you want to get more active? Do you want to learn more about taking charge of your health? Do you want to learn about South Carolina along the way? Physical activity is crucial for maintaining a...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – August 2, 2021
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Summer crops like okra are still coming in and looking good. We’ve had a lot of rain, and some fields are soggy. More rain is coming. Some growers...
Stag Beetles
Few insects can grab your attention like a giant stag beetle. Stag beetles are in the insect family Lucanidae. Both females and males of many Lucanid species are impressively big, but the males,...
Pomegranates
The Pomegranate, as well as the fig, are often considered some of the oldest cultivated fruits. Believed to be native to the Middle East, the Pomegranate is a fruit with an interesting history and...
August 2 Week 1 Garden Photos
An Early August Stroll around Crooked Trail Farm Garden CTF August Pollinator Garden Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Mexican Hen and Chicks Flower (Echeveria shaviana) Barbara H....
Scarlet Swamp Hibiscus
Scarlet swamp hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) is in the Malvacea family and is native to the Southeastern US. Hibiscus in Greek and Latin means mallow, and in Latin, coccineus means scarlet. Plant...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – July 26, 2021
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We are in a summer weather pattern with warm, muggy days and occasional thunderstorms. Most crops have finished up or are in the process. Now is a great...
Meloidogyne enterolobii (M.e.) and the Challenge for Home Gardeners
Homeowners have had to combat root-knot nematodes for as long as home vegetable gardens have existed. Nematodes are microscopic worms in the soil in high numbers that can cause damage to susceptible...