Horticulture
Clemson Extension agents with primary horticulture responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics ranging from fruits and vegetables, landscape, turf, ornamental plants and issues related to home gardening or commercial production. Many of your home and garden questions can be easily addressed at Clemson's Home and Garden Information Center.
Local Agent
Powell Smith, PhD., 803-359-8515 Ext 122, jpsmth@clemson.edu
Events
- Saving Relict Trillium Talk - October 17, 2009, 10:00 AM,
Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield, S.C.- S.C. Native Plant Society - Pee Dee area Vegetable Production Meeting - October 29, 2009, 10:00 AM
Compass Restaurant, Turbeville, S.C. For Registration call: 803-435-8429
- Southeastern Strawberry Expo - November 8 - 10, 2009,
Research Triangle Park, N.C. For Registration information contact:
803-359-8515 ext 0
- Southeastern Vegetable & Fruit Expo - December 1-2, 2009
Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, S.C. For Registration information contact:
803-359-8515 ext. 0
- Southeastern Fruit & Vegetable Conference - January 8 - 10, 2010
International Trade Center, Savannah GA For Registration infomration contact: 803-359-8515 ext. 0
Recent and current research/demonstration projects:
- Alternative soil fumigants/mulch films for strawberry (completed)
- Alternative soil fumigants/mulch films for bell pepper (on-going)
- Influence of fertility on bacterial leaf spot of leafy greens (on-going)
- IPM for Collard Workshop (Marlboro County – on going)
Services
Production and Pest Management consulting for commercial growers of vegetable and small fruit crops; call for an appointment.