Native Bee Diversity: Leafcutter Bees
Early in the fall, I was delighted to find this fallen redbud leaf with this unusual, sculpted edge. This leaf is evidence of bee activity much earlier in the year. This is the work of female...
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What Is It? Wednesday – Wireworm Damage
While picking out the ingredients for my Thanksgiving sweetpotato casserole, I found this sweetpotato full of holes. The holes are tell-tale signs of wireworm feeding. Wireworms are the...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – 12/4/23
Today’s update will be our final update of 2023. With things slowing down in the field, we will take some time to focus on other projects, and the Weekly Field Updates will resume in January. We...
This Month in Your Garden- December 2023
Coastal Region- Brad Fowler Unexpected temperature drops in early winter may cause cold damage to plants, but wait to do corrective pruning until the damage can be fully assessed in late winter or...
December 4 Week 1 Garden Photos
The Robert Mills House in Historic Columbia was built in 1823 for Anisley and Sarah Hall. It was designed by the first American-trained architect, Robert Mills. Robert Mills House is an example of...
Pumpkin and Apple Health Benefits
With the fall season upon us, there are many familiar flavors and scents welcomed during the season. Pumpkin is a fall favorite that includes an array of health benefits. Apples are also a fall...
What Is It? Wednesday – Armyworm Egg Mass
This is an armyworm egg mass on a tomato leaf, possibly from the beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua). The beet armyworm is a pest of vegetables across the Southern US. In warm weather, these eggs will...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 27, 2023
Coastal Region Zack Snipes We finally got some rain to speak of over the holiday. The cooler weather and rain have really put the fall crops into gear. I have not seen or heard of many disease or...
November 27 Week 4 Garden Photos
Visit the Hampton-Preston House and Garden in Historic Columbia. It was built for Anisley and Sarah Hall in 1818. They lived here until 1823, when the house was sold to Wade Hampton Sr and his wife,...
Spring Bulbs and Garden Inspiration Part II
Last week, I told you about a garden talk I attended at the Robert Mills Carriage House and Gardens in Columbia, SC. Jim Martin (The Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Director of Horticulture &...
Japanese Sedges
Ornamental grasses are known for the foliage and texture they bring to the sunny garden. Grass-like plants called Japanese sedges can replicate that texture in the shade garden. Both Carex...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 20, 2023
From the SC Grower crew, we hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving later this week! Be sure to eat lots of fresh SC grown collard greens and sweetpotatoes! Coastal Region Zack Snipes We...