Sinopse
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.
Episódios
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Amaryllis forcing
01/03/2025 Duração: 01minBulbs from the amaryllidaceae family can be coaxed to bloom early, but host Amanda McNulty advises against using wax in the forcing process.
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Safety tips on transplanting rain lilies
28/02/2025 Duração: 01minZephyranthes are beautiful but can be fatal to your furry friends.
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Other names for Zephyranthes
27/02/2025 Duração: 01minMyriad common names never stop for Zephyranthes, but according to Amanda McNulty, a couple make some sense.
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What's in a name? That which we call a rain lily by any other name would smell as sweet
26/02/2025 Duração: 01minHost Amanda McNulty explains the charming origins of the rain lily names 'Zephyranthes' and 'Atamasco.'
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Where the rain lilies bloom
24/02/2025 Duração: 01minHost Amanda McNulty reflects on the beauty of one of the New World's native plants that is a member of the Amaryllis family
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How to rid your home of brown marmorated stink bugs
15/02/2025 Duração: 01minFirst, pick up a pair of knee-high stockings...
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Though the Samurai wasp be but little, it is fierce
14/02/2025 Duração: 01minDiscover how a wasp that doesn't sting and is the size of a sesame seed does grave damage to the invasive stinkbug.
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Marmorated stink bugs are relatively new to the U.S.
13/02/2025 Duração: 01minThe brown marmorated stink bug was first found on the East Coast in Pennsylvania in 2001.
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How marmorated stink bugs survive the winter
12/02/2025 Duração: 01minAn insect that's invasive to crops also invades structures, like Amanda McNulty's home.
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The Pitfalls of Painting
10/02/2025 Duração: 01minHost Amanda McNulty discovers she's not the only one who finds her exterior paint color attractive
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The industry of Spanish moss
28/12/2024 Duração: 01minLearn how Spanish moss was an integral part of the automotive industry, and in particular, World War II.
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Life in the clouds
27/12/2024 Duração: 01minDiscover how the roots of epiphytic orchids function without the need for soil.
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How resurrection ferns live up to their name
26/12/2024 Duração: 01minAmanda McNulty continues her look at epiphytes and demonstrates her skill in pronouncing genus names.
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What's an epiphyte?
25/12/2024 Duração: 01minHost Amanda McNulty shares how a plant with no roots helps its host plant conserve water and energy.
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What kind of plant is Spanish moss?
23/12/2024 Duração: 01minLearn about South Carolina's Lowcountry garland, Spanish moss, and how it survives without roots or soil.
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How and when to water blooming holiday cacti
14/12/2024 Duração: 01minWatering blooming holiday cacti is a bit tricky. Amanda McNulty offers helpful tips to keep your plant happy and healthy year-round.
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A closer look at the anatomy of Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti
13/12/2024 Duração: 01minThe "leaves" of Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are not really leaves.
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Have a spare box? Save it for your holiday cacti.
12/12/2024 Duração: 01minAmanda McNulty shares helpful tips to ensure your Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti bloom beautifully
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The difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti
11/12/2024 Duração: 01minAmanda McNulty describes the leaf difference on these two epiphytes, and why caring for them is distinctly different than nurturing their desert-dwelling cousins.
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Table decorations for the holidays
09/12/2024 Duração: 01minHost Amanda McNulty gets creative with cacti as she prepares her table for holiday celebrations.