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Did You Know Sodium reduction is a national priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency is working with national, state, and local partners to gradually reduce...
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Mar 9, 2020 | Tasty Bites
Did You Know Sodium reduction is a national priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency is working with national, state, and local partners to gradually reduce...
Mar 5, 2020 | In the Garden
Many people get confused about when to prune hydrangeas. It is essential to know which species or cultivar you have to determine when to prune. Bigleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) set flower...
Mar 2, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“Daffodils are bouquets of sunshine” ~Paul M. Smith~ Daffodils (Narcissus species) and Armand Clematis (Clematis armandii) (1) Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Narcissus 'Salome'...
Mar 2, 2020 | Tasty Bites
Step into March with a clear vision for 2020 as we celebrate National Nutrition Month. Choosing nutritious foods and getting enough physical activity can make a significant difference in your...
Feb 27, 2020 | Tasty Bites
Every great chef and home cook has to start somewhere! Having your child or children participate in kitchen activities and duties can be wonderful fun and an awesome learning experience for them....
Feb 27, 2020 | In the Garden
As winter gives way to spring, gardeners get that familiar itch to get outside and begin preparing for the coming growing season. With so many tasks to do, it is easy for well-intentioned gardeners...
Feb 24, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“Of all the flowers, methinks a rose is best.” ~William Shakespeare~ Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension Barbara H. Smith,...
Feb 24, 2020 | In the Garden
Winter is the perfect time to install a drainage solution to remove standing water in the yard by adding surface drains, French drains, or both. Removing excess standing water helps with disease...
Feb 20, 2020 | In the Garden
Red maples, lavender henbit, and yellow dandelions are blooming, all early signs that spring’s explosion of color is merely one month away. Why is spring so colorful? What mysterious force drives...
Feb 17, 2020 | In the Garden, Landscape
Many early spring flowering trees and shrubs begin to break out of dormancy in late February. However, gardeners often miss the beautiful tree or shrub flower show because they pruned too early....
Feb 17, 2020 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants
“If you take a flower in hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment.” ~Georgia O’Keeffe~ Stock, Roses, and Mums Barbara H. Smith, ©2020 HGIC, Clemson Extension...
Feb 13, 2020 | In the Garden, Indoor Plants
Orchids are becoming increasingly popular with many home plant hobbyists because of their beauty, long-lasting blooms, and affordability. A favorite among many is the moth orchid (Phalaenopsis...
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