Tag: Blogs

Hornworms on the Tomatoes

Jun 16, 2022 | In the Garden, Problems, Vegetables

A few years ago, I had planted a tomato in my small, raised bed garden at my home. By early July, the tomato hornworms started showing up. The first batch was about five worms I found over the...

June 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Jun 13, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

“In June as many as a dozen species may bust their buds in a single day.” ~Aldo Leopold~ Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University...

“Why Is My Pond Water Green?”

Jun 13, 2022 | In the Garden

For a pond owner, sunny summer days can mean fishing with kids, canoe trips, and picnics under a shady tree by the water. However, those hot summer days also lead to pond owners calling the...

Weed of the Month Lambsquarters

Jun 9, 2022 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) is a close relative of quinoa and is generally considered a famine food. It was once a popular green but lost favor after spinach was introduced to Europeans around...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 6, 2022

Jun 8, 2022 | In the Garden, Vegetables

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Insect and disease activity is increasing in the area, across a broad range of crops. In cucurbits, we are seeing powdery mildew and gummy stem blight in...

World Food Safety Day ‘Safer Food Better Health’

Jun 7, 2022 | Food, Safe Handling, Tasty Bites

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people, or 1 out of every 10 people on the planet, contract a foodborne disease each year. June 7, World Food Safety Day,...

June 6 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jun 6, 2022 | Flowers, Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Hydrangeas Are The Stars of a June Garden Cityline® Rio Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Cityline® Rio') Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Eva Lyon Holmes Hydrangea (Hydrangea...

Birds in the Landscape

Jun 6, 2022 | In the Garden, Wildlife

As a gardener, one of my main goals is to develop a landscape that provides a safe habitat for birds (and other wildlife). I have added plants to provide food and shelter and have been gratified by...

This Month in Your Garden- June 2022

Jun 2, 2022 | In the Garden, Uncategorized

Coastal – Brad Fowler Many vegetables like sweet potatoes, southern peas, summer squash, and okra can still be planted in June to be harvested throughout the summer and into the fall. Check...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – May 31, 2022

Jun 1, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It seems like everything is coming in from the fields right now. We got some rain but could really use some more. I am seeing lots of aphids on a variety of...

Summer Shopping at Farmers Markets

May 31, 2022 | In the Garden

Summertime is upon us, and here in South Carolina, that means garden-fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, and watermelon until our bellies ache. However, if we haven’t planned a vegetable garden like THIS,...

May 30 Week 5 Garden Photos

May 30, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Brighten Up Your Summer Landscape with Annual Flower Color Gingerland Caladium (Caladium 'Gingerland') Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Bat Face Cuphea (Cuphea llavea) Barbara H....