November Week 1 Garden Photos
“Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” ~William Cullen Bryant~
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Competition in the Garden is not Canceled
In a year when many of our favorite sporting events have been postponed or even canceled, the garden marches on! As gardeners, we have our own backyard competitions each year, keeping mental notes...
Scare Away Excess Sugar
It can be hard to reduce sugar in your diet as it is present in many foods, and cravings can be difficult to manage. Consuming too much sugar can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood...
What is it? Wednesday
Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis ‘JN2’, The Rising Sun The Rising Sun™ redbud is an eye-catching specimen tree adaptable to different soil types and moisture levels. This small tree (tops out at...
Broccoli, Apple, Pecan Salad
This broccoli, apple, pecan salad combines many of our favorite Fall foods. Enjoy for a quick and easy fall salad! Broccoli, Apple, Pecan Salad 2 1/2 T sugar 6 T apple cider vinegar 2 T Dijon...
October Week 4 Garden Photos
Come for a fall stroll in the beautiful South Carolina Botanical Gardens and see what’s blooming this week.
Revising Your Recipes for Health …. And How to Make Your Spaghetti Extra Nutritious!
Many of our tried and true recipes and dishes can be ‘modified’ to increase vegetables, fiber, and fruits by making simple adjustments to meals we already eat. Many of us love watching chefs on TV...
Fall Flowering Japanese Anemone
Japanese anemones or windflowers (Anemone x hybrida) are especially attractive additions to a partially shaded landscape. These beautiful perennials bloom in fall starting the second year, i.e.,...
Pumpkin Muenster Grits
People in the south don’t like changes to traditional grits, and I’m one of them. I love grits in their most basic form: cook in water and then add a good helping of butter, salt, and pepper....
What is it? Wednesday
Isa textula, Slug Caterpillar Fast Fact “Slug caterpillars” are called so because they move slowly and glide slug-like due to reduced thoracic legs and sucker-like prolegs....
October Week 3 Garden Photos
Plant foliage provides color, texture, and interest to the landscape.
Liming Fish Ponds Starts with a Soil Test
In South Carolina, where many of our ponds have been constructed in clay soils, pond water quality may be less than ideal for fish management. Liming can be an important step in a productive and...