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Interest in home gardening has flourished throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Clemson Extension’s Horticulture team is evaluating the best ways to meet the growing public demand for...
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May 28, 2021 | In the Garden
Interest in home gardening has flourished throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Clemson Extension’s Horticulture team is evaluating the best ways to meet the growing public demand for...
May 27, 2021 | In the Garden
Lily of the Nile or agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus and hybrids with this species) is a blue-flowered perennial that grows from a rhizome (fleshy root). Each rhizome sends up several shoots....
May 26, 2021 | In the Garden
Moth fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) Moth flies (order: Diptera) are in the family Psychodidae. Entomologists often refer to insects using a shortened version of the family name. In this instance, I...
May 25, 2021 | Tasty Bites
Attending weekly yoga classes can help you take charge of your health and happiness. A little goes a long way – 30 minutes of gentle yet effective movement can work wonders for your body....
May 24, 2021 | In the Garden
A lot of attention recently has been on periodical cicadas, which are coming out of the ground after 17 years across parts of the Southeast and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. However, another...
May 24, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
What’s blooming at the South Carolina Botanical Garden this week. Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Bigleaf Magnolia Close-up (Magnolia...
May 21, 2021 | In the Garden
Slender Rush (Juncus tenuis) Slender rush is a native, perennial plant. It has thin, hollow, dark green leaves. The plant resembles sedges because it also has three leaves near the top of the stem....
May 21, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “Everything is progressing nicely in the Lowcountry. We got some much-needed rain last week. Temperatures have been cool, so things are somewhat slow from...
May 18, 2021 | In the Garden
Water is like gasoline: you don’t miss it until it’s gone. Benjamin Franklin succinctly stated it this way: “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” So, while you may not be contemplating...
May 17, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“May Flowers Always Line Your Path and Sunshine Light Your Day.” ~Irish Blessing~ Mockingbird with insect Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Hearts A'bustin Flowers...
May 17, 2021 | In the Garden
If sibling rivalry were found among plants, it probably would be among the salvias in the large mint family (the Lamiaceae). In my opinion, ‘Mystic Spires’ wins the competition, hands down. Four...
May 13, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Following some hail events last week, we find some shredded leaves in cucurbits and some small fruit crops. Strawberries continue to develop well, with...
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