Tag: Blogs

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- July 5, 2022

Jul 6, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Disease pressure is likely to continue to increase given the recent welcome rainfall. Gummy stem blight can be found in cucurbit fields along with downy mildew in...

This Month in Your Garden- July 2022

Jul 5, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal – Laura Lee Rose Check rain gauges and run sprinklers as needed to keep grass healthy and green. One inch of irrigation can be added weekly if there isn’t sufficient rainfall. Look for any...

National Ice Cream Day

Jul 5, 2022 | Food, Freezing Basics

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! July is National Ice Cream Month, including National Ice Cream Day, which is always on the third Sunday of July. This year we’re celebrating on...

July 4 Week 1 Garden Photos

Jul 4, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Daylilies: Beauty for A Day Tribute to Mike (Hemerocallis 'Tribute to Mike') and Rosey Cat Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Victorian Lace Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Victorian Lace')...

The Spotted Lanternfly Moves Closer To South Carolina

Jul 1, 2022 | In the Garden

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) (SLF) is the latest non-native species to take hold in the U.S. This planthopper is large (about a half-inch long) and originally from several countries...

Lightning and Trees

Jun 30, 2022 | In the Garden

Did you know that Lightning Safety Awareness Week was June 19 – 25, 2022?  When you hear statements from the National Weather Service like this one: “Continuous cloud to ground lightning...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- 6/27/22

Jun 29, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes reports, “It is hot and very, very dry in the Lowcountry. We desperately need some rain on the coast. Many irrigation ponds are at very low levels and may only have a week...

K.I.S.S. the Lawn: The Lazy Gardener’s Lawn

Jun 28, 2022 | In the Garden

Turfgrass… Blah. Amiright!? Kidding, but I have a confession to make. Once upon a time, I got a degree in Horticulture… Turfgrass. A golf course summer internship quickly determined that maintaining...

Is My Carton of Eggs Still Good?

Jun 27, 2022 | Tasty Bites

Eggs stored in a refrigerator at 45 °F or below are safe to consume for up to 45 days after they are packed. After 45 days, the quality deterioration could make eggs susceptible to pathogenic growth...

June 27 Week 4 Garden Photos

Jun 27, 2022 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Architectural Beauty of Charleston, South Carolina Pineapples became a symbol of hospitality in early America Barbara H. Smith, ©2022 HGIC, Clemson University Joggling Board Barbara H. Smith,...

Too Much Basil?

Jun 23, 2022 | Tasty Bites

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of my favorite culinary herbs. It’s relatively easy to grow and is available in many cultivars, some of which are quite decorative. A member of the mint family, it’s...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – June 20, 2022

Jun 22, 2022 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and diseases are beginning to increase in the area. Powdery mildew is apparent in cucurbit crops. Downy mildew is around in cucumber and cantaloupe crops, and...