Tag: Blogs

American Holly

Dec 14, 2021 | In the Garden

While the Christmas tree takes the front-and-center stage during this holiday season, supported by a cast of poinsettias, cyclamens, kalanchoes, Christmas cactuses, and amaryllises, hollies often...

December 13 Week 2 Garden Photos

Dec 13, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Christmas at The Biltmore House Conservatory, Asheville, NC The Biltmore Conservatory and Greenhouses Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Minature Conservatory Display in the Biltmore...

Should I Water My Plants in the Winter?

Dec 13, 2021 | In the Garden

It should go without saying that water is vital for plant survival. Plants use water for photosynthesis, transporting water-soluble nutrients, and maintaining turgidity. Turgidity is the water...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – December 6, 2021

Dec 8, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “Pest and disease activity in the area remain low with overall good development of crops. Strawberries continue to develop well with very few issues. Given the...

Watering Warm-Season Lawns During Winter

Dec 7, 2021 | In the Garden

Most years, South Carolina receives several inches of rain during the fall and winter. This year, however, we have been on the dry side. We have also been having warmer than average days, and your...

Celebrate the Trees That Make Your World Better

Dec 6, 2021 | In the Garden

Arbor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the trees that make your world better! While National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, the first Friday in December (December 3, 2021) is South...

December 06 Week 1 Garden Photos

Dec 6, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

Plan a Visit to the Fort Hill Plantation on the Clemson University Campus, Home of John C. and Floride Bonneau Colhoun Calhoun and later Thomas Green and Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson. Fort Hill...

Choosing A Peach Variety for the Backyard

Dec 2, 2021 | In the Garden

The peach is an iconic fruit in the southeastern United States, and many backyard gardeners consider a peach tree to be a good addition to their gardens. Planting season is upon us. Peach trees...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report – November 29, 2021

Dec 1, 2021 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Rob Last reports, “In our area, pest and disease pressure have reduced in response to cooler dryer conditions. Keep an eye on soil moisture and continue to regularly scout crops.”...

Cold Tolerance in Citrus

Nov 30, 2021 | In the Garden

The main limiting factor for growing citrus is the lack of significant cold tolerance. The ideal temperature range for citrus is between 60- and 90-degrees F, though depending on the species and...

November 29 Week 5 Garden Photos

Nov 29, 2021 | Photo Blog, Photo Worthy Plants

The Last Gasp of Fall Color White Oak (Quercus alba) and Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku') Barbara H. Smith, ©2021 HGIC, Clemson University Creating memories-planting daffodil...

Holiday Decorating with Orange Pomanders

Nov 29, 2021 | Holiday, In the Garden

Start a new holiday tradition with your family this year by making orange pomander balls. They can be hung on your Christmas tree as ornaments, attached to garlands, or used in a holiday centerpiece...