Akendra Garrett, Berkeley and Charleston EFNEP Nutrition Educator andBerkeley County Coordinator 5 – Drink Up! Water is your best friend. Aim to drink water throughout the day—even before you feel thirsty. Add lemon, cucumber, berries, or mint for a refreshing twist. 4 – Fill Up on Water-Rich Foods Snack on fruits and vegetables with high […]
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4-H Tower Building Activity
Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County This activity was conducted at the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC. Each team was tasked with building a tower using only the materials provided to them. All teams received the same materials (spaghetti, gumdrops, and tape). The tower had to be free-standing, and no […]
Apple/Grape Jelly Workshop
Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Beaufort County Family Community Leaders (FCL) participated in a workshop on June 12, 2026, focused on making Apple and Grape jelly. Jellies are usually made by cooking fruit juice with sugar. Jelly should be clear or translucent and firm enough to hold its shape when turned out […]
What’s Blooming in July?
Christiana Huss, Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator July is the season of heat advisories and high humidity. It can be difficult to find the motivation to venture outside and garden. But insects have different ideas of a good time. Bees, butterflies, beetles, and flies are busy taking advantage of summer blooms. Here, I’ll […]
It’s Time to Make Fall Gardening Plans
Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University With temperatures in the mid to high 90’s and the high humidity levels that is so common of the summer months in the low country, planning a fall garden may not be the minds of many home gardeners. As spring planted vegetables mature and production begins […]
Quenching the Thirst: Fueling Pecan Trees for a Better Harvest
Anna Sara Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent Of all the fruit and nut trees you can grow in the backyard, pecan trees are among the thirstiest. Producing a healthy crop of high-quality pecans requires an enormous amount of water, especially during the growing season. From the time nuts are set until they are fully developed, pecan […]
Celebrating Success and Looking Ahead in Berkeley County
Lina Prillaman, Berkeley County 4-H Agent Berkeley County 4-H has a lot to celebrate! Earlier this year, members of the Best of Berkeley Club represented our county at the South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) State Competition and achieved outstanding results. The Best of Berkeley Club placed 2nd Overall in the Junior Team Division (ages 9–13). […]
“Water with a Twist!”
Patti H. Chapman, Nutrition Educator, Beaufort County Beaufort County’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Educator, Patti Chapman, suggests beating the heat of summer by making sure you’re properly HYDRATED! Pass on the sugar-loaded drinks and choose a healthy, refreshing option like “Water with a Twist!” Civil Rights Statement
Don’t Let Your Guard Down This Summer!
Zachary Snipes, Assistant Program Team Leader-Horticulture, Area Horticulture Agent The summer is upon us, and it is hot and humid in the garden. The joys of spring gardening and the fulfillment of a summer harvest have passed. Most gardens by this time of year are overgrown with weeds, full of dying plants, and void of […]
Navigating the Dry Spell: Drought Impacts and Water Conservation
MOLLY JONES, REGIONAL WATER RESOURCES AGENT When the South Carolina Drought Response Committee updates the state’s status, it is more important than ever for Palmetto State residents to understand how drought impacts their daily lives and what they can do to protect our shared water resources. Navigating drought conditions in South Carolina requires an understanding […]
