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Making It Grow Minutes

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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October 3 · 1 min
A black bear's diet
Host Amanda McNulty is amazed to discover the dietary habits of the average…
October 2 · 1 min
Black bear hunting season
Why do hunters value black bears? Host Amanda McNulty explains.
October 1 · 1 min
The two little pigs
While staying near North Carolina's Bat Cave, host Amanda McNulty experiences a…
September 30 · 1 min
Lindera benzoin
Dried spice berries from the native plant Lindera benzoin can serve as a lovely…
September 28 · 1 min
White oak acorns vs. red oak acorns
Host Amanda McNulty explains why white oak acorns are preferred by foragers…
September 12 · 1 min
Yaupon holly
Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern…
September 11 · 1 min
When iced tea made its biggest splash
Host Amanda McNulty explains how iced tea became a fast-growing sensation…
September 10 · 1 min
Camellia sinensis, the drinkable camellia
Camellia sinensis is easily grown in South Carolina if you want to harvest…
September 9 · 1 min
Did coffee fuel the Boston Tea Party?
Host Amanda McNulty does some research on the Boston Tea Party and discovers…
September 7 · 1 min
Substitutes for tea
After colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, they found caffeine-free…
August 22 · 1 min
The scientific names, they are a-changin'
Host Amanda McNulty laments how sometimes the former scientific names for…
August 21 · 1 min
Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar styraciflua is our sweetgum tree, which has a stunning fall color…
August 20 · 1 min
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, or Dawn Redwood, was considered long extinct from…
August 19 · 1 min
Biogeographic disjunction
Biogeographic disjunction is one reason we share so many plants, at least at…
August 17 · 1 min
The advantage of knowing scientific names
While on a trip to China, host Amanda McNulty realized the value of knowing the…
August 8 · 1 min
Setae vs pupal cases
Not all projections on caterpillars are setae.
August 7 · 1 min
Fall webworms' setae
Fall webworms are covered in harmless spines that serve as a warning to other…
August 6 · 1 min
The lifecycle of webworms
The webworms we’re seeing in record numbers this year started as eggs laid by a…
August 5 · 1 min
South Carolina is experiencing a record level of fall webworms
Host Amanda McNulty explains why residents should not be alarmed at the massive…
August 3 · 1 min
An abundance of fall webworms
Host Amanda McNulty explains why there have been an unusual amount of fall…

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