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Featured  Publication - Gardening
Green & Gold - Green & gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) is a low-growing, herbaceous, perennial that is native to the Eastern US. It is primarily found along dry, woodland edges and forest clearings from Ohio to Georgia, and westward  ... (continue)

Seasonal Gardening Tips
SC Plant Hardiness Zone Map - The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided ... (continue)

Food Safety & Nutrition News
Oranges - Adding Zest to a Cold Winter Day - Winter has finally arrived in South Carolina, bringing shorter days and colder weather. If you want to add zest to your day consider the benefits of the orange. Oranges are low in calories (about 60 calories per orange); a good source ... (continue)

Featured Publication – Food & Nutrition
Basics of Jelly Making - Successful jellied products require a proper ratio of fruit, pectin, acid and sugar. Additionally, general procedures for jelly making must be followed to ensure that a safe and flavorful product is obtained. The Basics of Jelly ... (continue)

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