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The Home & Garden Information Center (HGIC) provides research-based information on landscaping, gardening, plant health, household pests, food safety & preservation, and nutrition, physical activity & health. 1-888-656-9988 (SC residents only, 9 am - 1 pm, M - F)

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& Other Problems
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South Carolina palm and moon symbol: South Carolina updates

Food Recall Alerts
January 31, 2011

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010

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Spring Seed List

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The HGIC staff of horticulture Extension agents and food safety specialists are available to answer questions via their toll-free number, 1-888-656-9988 (South Carolina residents only), between 9 am and 1 pm, Monday through Friday. Non-residents of South Carolina can locate their local County Extension Office here.

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The mission of the Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program is to select, train, and utilize knowledgeable volunteers to assist the educational work of the local Consumer Horticulture Agent by delivering researched-based information to citizens of the state.

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