The scientific names, they are a-changin'
Host Amanda McNulty laments how sometimes the former scientific names for plants she had memorized long ago are updated or changed entirely.
Making It Grow Minutes
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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Liquidambar styraciflua
Liquidambar styraciflua is our sweetgum tree, which has a stunning fall color but does drop those prickly seed pods.
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, or Dawn Redwood, was considered long extinct from one hundred million years ago, until the 1940s.
Biogeographic disjunction
Biogeographic disjunction is one reason we share so many plants, at least at the generic (or genus) level, with other places.
The advantage of knowing scientific names
While on a trip to China, host Amanda McNulty realized the value of knowing the scientific names of plant life.
Setae vs pupal cases
Not all projections on caterpillars are setae.
Fall webworms' setae
Fall webworms are covered in harmless spines that serve as a warning to other organisms to think twice about these touching or eating these caterpillars.
The lifecycle of webworms
The webworms we’re seeing in record numbers this year started as eggs laid by a female moth on the ends of branches.
South Carolina is experiencing a record level of fall webworms
Host Amanda McNulty explains why residents should not be alarmed at the massive number of fall webworms our state is seeing.
An abundance of fall webworms
Host Amanda McNulty explains why there have been an unusual amount of fall webworms outside lately.
'Watermelon fuels athletes.'
Watermelon is 92% percent water, packed with vitamins and amino acids, and naturally has carbohydrates that don’t come from sugar, unlike sports drinks.
Watermelon Queen requirement: superior seed-spitting skills
Amanda McNulty shares special tips on how to be at the top of your watermelon seed-spitting game.
Varieties of watermelons
With new breeding techniques we have not only red flesh watermelons, but yellow, orange, and seedless.