National Strawberry Month
Bright and tasty is what the month of May represents. Sunny skies bring in National Strawberry Month. A time of year where this sweet red fruit is in season and is used within many recipes from...
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May 13, 2021 | Tasty Bites
Bright and tasty is what the month of May represents. Sunny skies bring in National Strawberry Month. A time of year where this sweet red fruit is in season and is used within many recipes from...
May 11, 2021 | In the Garden
Whenever I encounter an introverted gardener, I engage them in conversation with this question: What wisteria do you recommend for my backyard? Expect to hear either one of these perspectives. On...
May 10, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Clematis is known as one of the best perennial vines for your garden. They like cool roots and sunny tops. Clematis 'Jackmanii' Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Texas Scarlet...
May 10, 2021 | Fruits & Vegetables, In the Garden, Tree Fruits
Peaches are among the most popular fruit trees for backyard gardeners, especially in the southeastern U.S. And, now that the summer is upon us, a common question from backyard gardeners is: when and...
May 7, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Botrytis (gray mold) is evident in places following rainfall. Sanitation and removal of the infected berries are critical to reducing inoculum...
May 6, 2021 | In the Garden
Bagworms are the larva of a small, hairy, black male moth and a wingless gray female. Bagworms will hatch from eggs in late April or early May to begin several months of ravenous feeding. Their...
May 5, 2021 | In the Garden
Fasciation Fasciation (also called “cresting”) is a relatively rare plant growth condition that produces flattened, ribbon-like, crested, or contorted tissue in the stem, root, fruit, or...
May 4, 2021 | In the Garden
Wild or false indigo (Baptisia species) is the perfect Mother’s Day gift, whether your Mom is a newbie, seasoned green-thumber, or someone who simply enjoys flowers that come back year after year...
May 3, 2021 | In the Garden
Mowing height has a significant impact on the overall health of your lawn. Lawn grasses only tolerate mowing; it is an injury that requires recovery. A golden rule of lawn care is to only remove...
May 3, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“I must have flowers, always, always.” ~Monet~ Fairy Bells (Disporum cantoniense aureovariegata) Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Woodbine (Lonicera sempervirens) Barbara...
Apr 30, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Rob Last reports, “Crops in the area continue to develop well, and I expect this to continue after some welcome rainfall over the weekend. Following the rain over the weekend and...
Apr 29, 2021 | Tasty Bites
Not going out for sit down dinners just yet? Did the pandemic increase your food delivery orders? Do you think about your food being safe during delivery? Has your twenty-piece entrée arrived with...
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