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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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The medicinal uses of garlic

2026/10/22

Historically, garlic was thought to be one of the most effective medicines we had; today, it's extremely popular as an herbal supplement.

Garlic: a legendary plant

2026/10/21

Historians estimate that garlic has been used medicinally for seven thousand years.

Planting fall vegetables

2026/10/19

Fall is the time for planting some of our favorite vegetables.

A black bear's diet

2026/10/03

Host Amanda McNulty is amazed to discover the dietary habits of the average black bear.

Black bear hunting season

2026/10/02

Why do hunters value black bears? Host Amanda McNulty explains.

The two little pigs

2026/10/01

While staying near North Carolina's Bat Cave, host Amanda McNulty experiences a food theft.

Lindera benzoin

2026/09/30

Dried spice berries from the native plant Lindera benzoin can serve as a lovely hat garnish, or as a tasty snack for black bears.

White oak acorns vs. red oak acorns

2026/09/28

Host Amanda McNulty explains why white oak acorns are preferred by foragers over red oak acorns.

Yaupon holly

2026/09/12

Yaupon holly is a native plant that grows in the warmer parts of the eastern United States and is our only plant that contains caffeine.

When iced tea made its biggest splash

2026/09/11

Host Amanda McNulty explains how iced tea became a fast-growing sensation during the 20th century.

Camellia sinensis, the drinkable camellia

2026/09/10

Camellia sinensis is easily grown in South Carolina if you want to harvest tender young leaves and have your own home-grown tea.

Did coffee fuel the Boston Tea Party?

2026/09/09

Host Amanda McNulty does some research on the Boston Tea Party and discovers some interesting facts.

Substitutes for tea

2026/09/07

After colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor, they found caffeine-free alternatives to fill their cups.

The scientific names, they are a-changin'

2026/08/22

Host Amanda McNulty laments how sometimes the former scientific names for plants she had memorized long ago are updated or changed entirely.

Liquidambar styraciflua

2026/08/21

Liquidambar styraciflua is our sweetgum tree, which has a stunning fall color but does drop those prickly seed pods.

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13 reviews

★★★★★

Avg.annie 2023/04/27

The best!

Entertaining and informative, Amanda McNulty is a true South Carolina treasure

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Nicole Kidman In A Wig 2020/11/20

Great listen!

I love this podcast - they go more in depth into horticulture. Many topics are mentioned quickly on the show and I know Amanda and the panel have a we...

★★★★★

Wnmeovr 2018/08/16

To The Point

It is refreshing to have straight the point information!

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