Stories
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Vegetable Research at the Clemson Coastal REC | Making It Grow
September 13, 2023The Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center conducts applied research, education and public service programs on vegetable and specialty crops. Host of "Making It Grow" Amanda McNulty visited with Dr. Sandra Branham to learn more about the research they are... -
Sustainable clam & oyster harvesting off the coast of South Carolina
April 24, 2023"Making It Grow" travels to Livingston's Bulls Bay Seafood in McClellanville, SC to witness the clam and oyster harvest. Livingston's Bulls Bay Seafood specializes in the sustainable farming and harvesting of oysters and clams from the Bulls Bay estuary. Making It Grow is an... -
Learning the Japanese art of flower arranging | Making It Grow
April 21, 2023Lin Ko, a certified Sogetsu instructor, demonstrates the centuries-old, zen-like practice of Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arranging) with us at "Making It Grow". This example features camellia flowers in the Tsubo style which involves using a round container with a... -
Hear about the art and science of nature photography from a scientific illustrator
April 14, 2023Host Amanda McNulty chats with scientific illustrator Dr. Madeline Dowling who, during her post-doctorate at Clemson University, created apps, videos, and other educational materials to promote Clemson University research and services. She also gives tips on taking better... -
Check out a Lake Wylie garden that deer "designed" | Making It Grow
March 27, 2023Master Gardener Gilda Mitchell has transformed her property into one that thrives in the shade. After having deer eating her flowering shrubs, she focuses now on ferns, rice-paper plants, and banana trees in her shade-loving areas around her house. Gilda is also a skilled... -
A journey through the making of all-natural compost & potting soil | Making It Grow
March 23, 2023Take a trip to Blackville, SC for a closer look at how Humble Acres Organics creates their compost and potting soil. We'll discover how their all-natural ingredients, including locally sourced manure and compost, are carefully mixed, aged, and packaged. We'll also learn...