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Including more whole foods in your diet, such as fruits and vegetables, can keep your body healthy and functioning at its best. Fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of essential nutrients like...
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Mar 30, 2021 | Tasty Bites
Including more whole foods in your diet, such as fruits and vegetables, can keep your body healthy and functioning at its best. Fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of essential nutrients like...
Mar 29, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“Spring is when life is alive in everything.” ~Christina Rosetti~ Little Beauty Species Tulip (Tulipa 'Little Beauty') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Garnet...
Mar 29, 2021 | In the Garden
March brings springtime, and with the warmer temperatures, vibrant colors in the landscape like the lawn. Many lawns in South Carolina are warm season, like bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and...
Mar 26, 2021 | In the Garden
Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “We got some needed rain, but we got a lot of it in a short amount of time. Winter peas and spring-planted brassicas are looking good. Tomato and squash are...
Mar 25, 2021 | In the Garden
Cudweeds (Gamochaeta spp.) are herbs in the aster family that serve as host plants for American painted lady caterpillars. There are about fifty plus species, and all are native to the Americas....
Mar 24, 2021 | In the Garden
Tea Scale, Fiorinia theae Symptoms of scale insect infestations may include chlorosis (yellowing), fewer and smaller blossoms, leaf drop, twig dieback, and sometimes plant decline or even plant...
Mar 23, 2021 | Food, Tasty Bites
Strawberry season is just around the corner in South Carolina. Having a plan to preserve fresh strawberries can mean more farm-fresh flavor year-round and less food waste. Strawberries are high acid...
Mar 22, 2021 | In the Garden
Consumer demand for organic food has increased dramatically over the last few decades. Numerous grocery stores and restaurants pride themselves on their selection of organic offerings available to...
Mar 22, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
Spring is arriving at Crooked Trail Farm. Here’s what is blooming this week. Rosey Cat Supervising From Her Perch Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Thalia Daffodil (Narcissus...
Mar 18, 2021 | In the Garden
When non-native or exotic invasive plants are introduced to an area and have no natural predators, they can displace native species. Many of these were intentionally brought to southeastern North...
Mar 17, 2021 | In the Garden
Brown Snake, Storeria dekayi Brown snake, Storeria dekayi, is sometimes referred to as Dekay’s brownsnake. The relatively small (6-13 inches), nonvenomous brown snake is common throughout most of...
Mar 16, 2021 | In the Garden
If you visit your favorite garden center in late February or early March, you’ll likely find shamrock plants to coincide with the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. The myths and folklore...
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