Savannah Valley District

Summertime Considerations for Rain Gardens

Samantha Porzelt, Water Resources Agent for Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties Rain gardens are landscaped depressions strategically placed to capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces like rooftops, driveways, and compacted lawns. Designed to mimic natural water infiltration, they filter and absorb runoff, reducing erosion, flooding, and pollution while replenishing groundwater. Rain gardens help remove contaminants […]

Color Your Plate with Summer’s Bounty

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, but fresh fruits and vegetables are available all summer. Sweet corn, yellow squash, zucchini, tomatoes, watermelon and cantaloupe are just a few examples of the produce that grow in abundance, making the summer months the perfect time to add more […]

What’s Coming Up for SC Livestock & Forage Producers: Events, and Fertility Advice

Nicole Correa, Area Livestock and Forages Agent Summer’s here, and so are a ton of opportunities for producers across South Carolina to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you’re managing hayfields, looking to boost your pasture game, or just want to stay up to date with sustainable practices, we’ve got a full lineup of events and […]

Welcome, Jessica Hardiman

Food System and Safety Agent Please join me in welcoming Jessica Hardiman as the new Food Systems and Safety Agent for Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Jessica has obtained both a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology and a master’s degree in Packaging Science from Clemson University. Jessica’s passion for food safety stems from […]

Residential Drinking Well Testing and Water Quality

Molly Jones, Clemson Extension Area Water Resources Agent Residential wells are prevalent in the rural areas of South Carolina. Proper maintenance of well systems is crucial to ensuring safe drinking water. Being aware of recommendations for maintaining a residential well will assist well owners in avoiding possible illness from drinking contaminated water. Maintaining a clean […]

Welcome, Mike Windhorn

Area Forest and Natural Resources Agent Mr. Windhorn comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management from Clemson University.  Originally from Blythewood, SC, he has many years of experience in land management, wood procurement, forest certification, forest product sales, and environmental education. Mike is excited to join the Clemson Extension team and is […]

Are You Ready for Summer?

Janet Steele, Area Forestry & Natural Resources Agent The extra daylight hours during the summer are great for doing yard projects, such as mowing the grass and working in the garden. One landscape component that is often not considered until there is a problem is our yard trees. Trees can provide multiple benefits around our […]

Tiger Town Bound Class of ‘29

Bamberg County Clemson Extension Two students from Bamberg County are Tigertown Bound. Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School students will be attending Clemson University in the fall. Students accepted to Clemson University are Keny Maniya and Ava Jameson from Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School. Fifty-two students from Bamberg County received Tigertown Bound signs through Bamberg County 4-H since the local […]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, a time to educate people about skin cancer, share the facts and save lives. The month of May is devoted to shining the spotlight in skin cancer and ways to prevent this disease. Currently, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer […]

4-H Legislative Day at the State House

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent South Carolina 4-H turned the state house green on Tuesday, March 11. Every year, 4-H’ers across the state gather on the steps of our state house to celebrate all the incredible work our 4-H’ers are doing in our communities to make a difference. 4-H members meet with elected officials to […]