84TH Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival Once again, Clemson Extension – Hampton County hosted the 84th Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival’s Arts and Crafts Contest. We appreciate all that participated and the viewers that just dropped by to check out all the entries. We had some creative and unique entries. The main requirements to enter […]
Savannah Valley District
Welcome Garrett Ulmer
Area Livestock and Forages Agent serving Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties Garrett earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science from Clemson University and his Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee. Originally from Lodge, South Carolina, he grew up on his family’s farm, where […]
The Clover Connection, Summer 2026
Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Hampton County 4-H Youth Development Agent Hampton County 4-H Programs: Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. The Jr. Leadership program is designed to expose high school sophomores and juniors to potential careers in Hampton County. Through site visits and meetings with professionals, students have […]
Sunny Summer Weather
Glen Payne, Beaufort County Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator Sunny summer weather is something that makes every day a little brighter than the one before. So, we take the rainy days with the sunshine, stillness with the pleasant breezes, dryness with lots of humidity that can help us with our skin complexion […]
Planting Along Lowcountry Saltwater Shorelines
Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent, Beaufort County Lowcountry Coastal South Carolina is constantly changing. Rain patterns are shifting, flooding is becoming more frequent, and people are moving from all over to live here. With this comes questions like, “I just got some property, what can I plant by the shoreline to make it look […]
Beat the Heat: 5 Nutrition Tips for a Cooler Summer!
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 […]
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 […]
