Making It Grow
Posted Mondays and Tuesdays - Saturdays, every two weeks
Gardening and horticulture news and tips, as well as agricultural information from Amanda McNulty, the host of SCETV's "Making It Grow" and Clemson University Extension Agent. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio.
Making It Grow Minutes are produced by South Carolina Public Radio, in partnership with Clemson University's Extension Service.
Latest Episodes
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SC turtle species have been in peril as trade in those animals, sometimes in illegal international channels, has been putting certain species at risk. -
Any of these lizards you kill, capture or find dead should be reported to DNR as they perform necropsies on them to get valuable information about just what animals they’re eating and to check for parasites and diseases they may spread.
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A new law prohibits the sale of the Argentine black and white tegu lizard, requires their owners of them to microchip them, and owners must notify the state if one escapes.
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Certain lizards, especially, are very popular and unfortunately one has become invasive in Florida and Georgia and is now established in our state.
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Exotic non-native reptiles, especially lizards, are very popular. One has become a serious threat to our native wildlife in South Carolina.
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Feel free to bring flowering stems of goldenrod inside your house – its heavy pollen is moved by insects and not wind.
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When rubber was difficult to get during World War One, Henry Ford asked Thomas Edison to find a plant native to the US that could be used for rubber production so he could have tires for his cars.
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Goldenrod happens to bloom when some of us have start having hay fever – the real culprit this time of year is ragweed.
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Seaside or beach goldenrod, Solidago sempervirens., grows up to six feet and has larger flower heads than other goldenrods making it quite attractive.
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This plant was used for many medicinal purposes by indigenous people for a variety of ailments.
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If you want to enter a competition, you must preregister in order to participate.
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New research indicates that insects are involved in pollen transfer for some cycad species.
