Stories
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Venturi Fertigation
March 12, 2025Join Zack Snipes and Cory Tanner from the Clemson Horticulture team as they demonstrate Venturi Fertigation, an innovative technique for applying fertilizer through irrigation systems. Discover how this method boosts crop productivity while saving on fertilizers, energy, and... -
The Charleston Flower Show
March 10, 2025We visit the 2024 Charleston Flower Show where the theme is “Peace, Love, & Flower Power” and talk with Event Director Trish Bender about the various categories and the design requirements for each. Trish also shares information about the education aspect of flower shows and... -
Roots and Shoots Nursery
March 07, 2025We visit Roots and Shoots, a Charleston, SC nursery that specializes in native plants and southern fruits. Clemson Extension Agent Amanda McNulty chats with owner David Manger about the critical role sustainability and biodiversity play in gardening and our environment. 🌱... -
Ashley Hall's Earth Day Festival: Plant With a Purpose
March 06, 2025On Earth Day 2024, Ashley Hall, an all-girls independent school in Charleston, South Carolina, hosted its first Plant with a Purpose Festival as part of the school's commitment to environmental education and sustainability. The festival featured a range of local businesses... -
Brassica Field Day: Preserving the Diversity of Collard Greens
March 05, 2025In the Fall of 2023, we attended the Brassica Field Day, which featured the USDA Heirloom Collard Collection at Clemson University’s Coastal Research and Education Center. The event focused on showcasing research and techniques related to Brassica crops like collards, kale... -
Exploring Boone Hall's Gardens, Gin House, and Tropic Conservatory
March 03, 2025We visit Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens to speak with Director of Horticulture Katie Dickson about the ongoing evolution of their colorful, year-round gardens. Our tour includes the new Tropic Conservatory featuring orchids, citrus plants, Koi fish, and lots of unusual...