Category: Bamberg

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Presley Bell, Barnwell/Bamberg/Allendale County 4-H Youth Development Agent Meet Our New 4-H Youth Development Agent!  Clemson Extension is pleased to welcome Presley Bell as the new 4-H Youth Development Agent serving Barnwell, Bamberg, and Allendale counties. Presley graduated from the University of South Carolina Aiken in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in […]

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent For generations, eggs have been a staple of the American breakfast. Whether scrambled, boiled, poached, or sunny side up, eggs are affordable, versatile, and packed with important nutrients that support health. As nutrition science continues to evolve, eggs remain one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods — offering a […]