Month: April 2021

Roadway Safety For Farm Equipment Operators Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University Spring and summer are some of the busier times of the year for farmers. Planting, cultivating, and tending crops and livestock, and making hay are just a few farm activities that usually mean increased travel time on roadways for agricultural equipment […]

Did you know?  The Colleton County Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 506 E. Washington Street, Walterboro, SC.   The Saturday Market is open 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Tuesday Market is open 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.    Your local Farmers Market provides an opportunity to connect with your […]

HOMEMAKER’S COLUMN BY: CHRISTINE PATRICK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT ASPARAGUS! South Carolina-grown asparagus appears each spring. The best spears are un-withered and have tightly closed tips. Look for green stalks that are 4 to 6 inches long. Stalks should also be at least ½ inch thick with tight, closed tips. Store fresh asparagus 3-4 days in the […]

            Around the Countryside Eastern Tent Caterpillars InvMarion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University Spring has arrived in the low country, home gardeners are working in their gardens, azaleas and dogwoods have been blooming for several weeks, and tent caterpillars are making their appearance on the foliage of our […]

Around the Countryside Sweet Potatoes in the Home Garden Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University The South Carolina low country is a great place to grow sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas) in the home garden due to our long growing season and well-drained soil types. Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious and a great source […]

Around the Countryside Disease Management in the Home Garden Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University   Plant diseases can be a problem in the home garden, especially during warm, wet weather. Most vegetables are susceptible to at least a few diseases, with some diseases being more problematic than others. Common vegetable diseases include […]

Did you know? Eating more meals at home and managing your portions can help improve your health. According to Eat Smart Move More South Carolina, eating smart at home can reduce the calories and fat you eat while saving money. Over time portion sizes have increased, these larger portions can lead to eating more calories than needed. […]

“Agricultural Agent Jonathan Croft serves Orangeburg, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties. Last week, as part of a Clemson Extension team setting up Corn Variety Test Plots, he helped get the Orangeburg plot started. Located across the state, these Corn Variety Test Plots will be evaluated throughout the growing season. Extension Agents will use results from the […]