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Irrigation Fact Sheets - Are your plants looking stressed? Yellowed? Diseased? Is your vegetable garden more of a straw patch than a verdant oasis? Oftentimes the problem is water — too much or too little. Our new series of fact sheets on irrigation provides the management tools you need to apply the proper amount of water at the proper time to maintain a healthy, vibrant landscape or a fruitful garden.  The fact sheets also provide information concerning types of irrigation equipment and their uses. (continue)

Food Safety & Nutrition News

Preserving Garden Vegetables - Food prices are rising and so is the popularity of growing vegetables in a home garden. What are the best ways to preserve an abundance of vegetables to be enjoyed after the summer season is past? What are the safety issues that should be considered? What equipment is needed to safely preserve produce? These are some of the questions consumers ask, especially those who are canning or freezing foods for the first time. (continue)

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Butterfly Bush - Butterfly bush is a favorite shrub of many gardeners because of its colorful flowers and ability to attract a variety of beneficial insects. As the name implies, the shrub is particularly attractive to butterflies. Native to China, it is adapted to all regions of South Carolina; however, it may be killed to the ground during harsh winters. In some areas of the US, it is considered ... (continue)