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Making It Grow Radio Minute
Making It Grow Minutes
Posted Mondays and Tuesdays - Saturdays, every two weeks
Hosted by Amanda McNulty

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.

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Latest Episodes
  • Making It Grow Radio Minute
    A black bear's diet
    Host Amanda McNulty is amazed to discover the dietary habits of the average black bear.
  • Making It Grow Radio Minute
    Black bear hunting season
    Why do hunters value black bears? Host Amanda McNulty explains.
  • Making It Grow Radio Minute
    The two little pigs
    While staying near North Carolina's Bat Cave, host Amanda McNulty experiences a food theft.
  • Making It Grow Radio Minute
    Lindera benzoin
    Dried spice berries from the native plant Lindera benzoin can serve as a lovely hat garnish, or as a tasty snack for black bears.
  • Making It Grow Radio Minute
    White oak acorns vs. red oak acorns
    Host Amanda McNulty explains why white oak acorns are preferred by foragers over red oak acorns.
  • Making It Grow Radio Minute
    Yaupon holly
    Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern United States and is our only plant that contains caffeine.