Home & Garden
Plan bee
Want to attract more bees into your garden? Try these tips and plant suggestions to help make your growing spaces more bee-coming for these beneficial buzzers. Read more
Seeing red: coral honeysuckle
Bright red flowers, rich green leaves and easily manageable vines—just three of the reasons this indigenous beauty belongs in your landscape. Read more
Riddle of Swiss chard
It’s not actually from Switzerland, and that’s just one of the many surprises you get with this edible ornamental. Read more
The witches of winter
Witch hazel, a woody shrub that offers fragrant blooms in the coldest months, is a great addition to any winter garden. Read more
Basic poinsettia care
For the secrets to making poinsettias last all season long, look no further than the name of a classic R&B band. Read more
African violet problems
Winter is closing in, so it’s time for gardeners to start seeking more visual pleasure from indoor plants, and one steady pretty is the African violet. Read more
Technology for the holidays
Even for the impossible-to-shop-for, the latest gadgets never fail to geek up the holidays with cool tech fun. Why? Because there's something for everyone. Check out these latest high-voltage holiday goodies. Read more
Winter wonder blooms
Brighten your landscape this winter with hellebores, a hardy plant that starts flowering during the shortest, dreariest and coldest days of the year. Read more
Pet gadgets
Here in South Carolina, our pets are more than a hobby—they’re part of the family. Pamper and care for them with these ingenious devices. Read more
Save that pumpkin
Your favorite fall decoration can last well into winter when you follow these tips. Read more
Preserving the herb harvest
With autumn approaching the garden gate, it’s time to gather and store the tasty goodies of homegrown herbs. Read more
Spinach 101
Sure, it’s hot outside, but believe it or not, it is time to crank up the fall veggie garden, starting with Popeye’s favorite vegetable. Read more
Good housekeeping
With months of home quarantine, many have cleaning on the brain. The right tools can make getting—and keeping—your home in tip-top shape much easier. Read more
Stinging caterpillars
Gardening columnist L.A. Jackson on the beauty and the peril of an interesting little beasty. Read more
To your health
From monitoring your heart rate and your strength-training regimen to ensuring a good night’s sleep, these gadgets will help keep you fit and healthy. Read more
Scent-sational: Cuban oregano
L.A. Jackson introduces us to a garden beauty you can plant this summer to delight the eyes, nose and the taste buds. Read more
Ask a garden expert
Whether you’re new to gardening courtesy of COVID-19 self isolation or an experienced hand at tilling the soil, there’s always more to learn. Clemson University Extension Agent Chase Smoak answers some of the most common gardening questions. Read more
Cool camping gear
When that long-awaited camping trip finally pops up, make sure you add these outdoor essentials to your packing list. Read more
The late show: marvelous moonvine
Nighttime is the right time to enjoy the fragrant blooms of this intriguing garden beauty. Read more
Now we’re cooking
Whether you’re a kitchen pro, or working to develop basic culinary skills, these cooking tools offer enhanced abilities to saute, stir, chop, brew and bake. We’ve even found a device that takes care of the food scraps. Read more
