South Carolina ETV

Places We Visited in 1999

11/10/99
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BOMIG 307 		Barbados Connection Located at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC, the Barbados Garden traces the SC Lowcountry gardening back to its Barbadian roots. Bananas and other tropical plants were brought over to the Carolinas in the early 1600's, along with the horticultural practices that are still in use today.
11/10/99
BOMIG 402 		Park Seed John Elsley and Sue Guglin at Park Seed Company talk about the tons of flowers available for planting during the 1999 fall season. Park Seed in Greenwood, SC, always has a wide variety of plants available for every growing season.
10/13/99 SC State Fair Back again at the South Carolina State Fair, we look at some of the sights and sounds of the year's event. We even have a little fun with the MIG State Fair Pentathalon including: Corn Shuckin', Seed Spittin', Hog Callin', Pie Eatin', and Apple Bobbin' .
8/18/99
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BOMIG 907 		Hobcaw Barony The Belle Baruch Foundation at Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown County is a preserved habitat for the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. This beautiful bird is the only species on the East Coast to nest in live pine trees. Forest Manager George Chastain points out several trees that house this endangered species. Also, at the Baruch Marine Field Lab, Dr. David Bushek educates us on how human, industrial, and population growth effects coastal habitats.
8/18/99
BOMIG 311 		Fafard - Soilless Mixes Quality growing mixtures are the basis for healthy plants, and Dr. Hugh Poole at Fafard in Anderson County explains the process of creating "Soilless Mixes" for the home horticulturist. Dr. Poole takes us through the plant and shows us examples of the different types of mixes, designed to help grow anything from cactus to tobacco.
8/4/99 Charleston By Design (Ironworks) For hundreds of years, gardeners have used iron gates and fencing in their home landscaping. Whether it’s functional or ornamental, Charleston By Design have the perfect ironworks answer for any homeowner. Robert Harleston and his company have endeavored to provide the finest handcrafted products available for their customers. We visit several private homes and a retirement community where their products are in use.
8/4/99
BOMIG 405 		Kudzu Kabin Contemporary Cherokee artist Nancy Basket can be found in her Kudzu Kabin, located in Walhalla, SC. The restored 100 year-old barn has been put back together with bales of stuccoed kudzu. Nancy makes her own paper out of kudzu, with which she creates beautiful art. She also teaches kudzu basketry.
7/21/99
BOMIG 312 		Lewis Holmes' Peaches Peaches are one of the most popular and abundant crops in the Carolinas. Lewis Holmes of Johnston, SC, grows 27 varieties of peaches on his large scale operation; there he also packages and ships this delicious fruit to many areas in the Southeast. Lewis’s long-time family business has been passed down through generations. He takes us through the packaging shed and shows us what it takes to bring his peaches to market.
7/21/99
BOMIG 406 		DesChamps Private Garden Author of Toiling in Soil, Elizabeth DesChamps' garden in Bishopville, SC, is a direct result of Hurricane Hugo. Her backyard was totally devastated by the storm in September, 1989, and 10 years later we find out how she reconstructed her garden into one of the most beautiful private gardens in the South. Our walking tour of the property only touches the beauty that resides there.
7/7/99
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BOMIG 313 		Walt Disney World This special edition of MIG is the first "taped" show featuring "Team MIG"'s road trip to Orlando, FL, where we visited Disney's EPCOT and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Also profiled on this show was a return visit from author Jim Wilson, topiary artist Pearl Fryar, and banana grower Jack Gary.
6/23/99
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Daylilies At White Oak Farm in Edisto, SC, daylilies are a passion of SCETV employee Bud Skidmore. On his beautiful farm on Edisto Island, there are a hundred named varieties of daylilies. Bud and his wife Ann have been growing these beautiful flowers for years and now offer their expertise to viewers.
6/23/99
BOMIG 311 		Poconite Organic Fertilizer The city of Sumter, SC, utilizes a new source of fertilizer from treated sewage. Poconite is being used as a safe, organic fertilizer for commercial and home applications. Al Harris, Director of Public Services, explains the process of making Poconite and gives locations where it can be purchased.
6/9/99
BOMIG 305 		Iris/Swans One of the most remarkable Gardens in the Carolinas is the Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, SC. With its colorful Japanese Irises and beautiful swans, it has proven to be a tranquil and serene setting for visitors from around the world. Mark Towery at the gardens explains what it takes to keep the Japanese Iris in bloom year after year and he also gives us a peek at all 8 species of swans found around the lake.
6/9/99 Organic Greenhouse Dean Jackson in Ridgeway, SC, is striving to produce vegetables and ornamental plants in her organic greenhouse without the use of harsh pesticides and fertilizers. "Flowerpatch Greenhouses" employs the use of hot pepper sprays to keep away insects and seaweed extract for use as fertilizers. Dean’s wholesale operation supplies many retail businesses with organically grown plants, including Camden Organics in Camden, SC.
5/19/99 Davis Private Garden Nancy Davis of Camden has a wonderful private garden, layered and terraced to mimic a flowing stream bed leading to a pond on her property. This unique garden and landscape is located adjacent to the Springdale race course. It’s a lovely backdrop for the private functions she hosts during the race season.
5/19/99 Camden Organics Eileen Rushing of Camden Organics in Camden, SC, distributes all types of organically produced products for the home gardener. From insecticidal soaps and hot pepper sprays for insect control, to environmentally friendly natural beneficials to enhance the soil, Eileen has the answers. She even has beneficial insects such as Lady Bugs and Praying Manti to help control the harmful insect population around your yard.
5/5/99 EPCOT - International Flower and Garden Festival The International Flower and Garden Festival held in EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, is one of the premier festivals in the world. Sam Lemheney takes us on a breathtaking tour of the festival through the World Showcase, where we visit the United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, and the host pavilion, The American Adventure.
5/5/99
BOMIG 312		 Peanuts At the Edisto Research and Development Center in Blackville, SC, "Making It Grow!" had a chance to take a look at some of the new and upcoming varieties of peanuts that will be available during the 1999 growing season. Find out what’s hot for roasting and boiling when we show you how the professionals serve up this summertime staple.
4/21/99 Poultry Night Each year, the fall season brings a little "fowl" weather to the Sumter, SC, Exhibition Center. Poultry Night brings together the community and poultry producers as they serve up some of the best-tasting birds in the Carolinas. From chicken fingers and turkey kabobs to squab and poussin (young chicken), you’ll find it right here at this annual event sponsored by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce.
4/21/99 Mulberry Market Community Bake Shop Located in Camden, SC, Mulberry Market and Bake Shop has a daily yield of some of the best-tasting homemade French bread this side of the Atlantic Ocean. Peter Rowland makes his french bread at least twice daily to ensure freshness. He also makes cheese bread, rolls, and other bakery products that are favorites of the patrons that visit this quaint downtown shop.
4/7/99 Gardener’s Garden A stunning private garden is owned by Pat and Henry McCauley near Paris, SC. Their mountain home and its surrounding landscape could be the envy of any gardener in the Carolinas. With a beautiful English Garden near the front and a lovely perennial garden near the front drive, Pat has elected to complete the landscape with the addition of a cottage garden. The cottage and garden are located near a campfire area that Henry created and aptly named "The Gathering Place."
4/7/99
BOMIG 312 		Golden Kernel Pecan Co., Inc. We take a look at Golden Kernel Pecan Company in Cameron, SC, where David Summers and his brother, Bill, have taken their family’s plantation and turned it into an international business as grower and distributer of pecans. The Summers brothers' pecans have been shipped throughout the United States and as far away as Germany. The sweet nuts come in a variety of flavors ranging from chocolate to honey-roasted.
3/17/99
BOMIG 305 		Pam's Petals One of the most beautiful horticultural art we have profiled on "Making it Grow!" can be found at Pam's Petals in Charleston. Pam Randle has perfected the old art of pressing flowers and has discovered how to quickly have her masterworks screen-printed for mass duplication. Her art has also been transformed into the textile industry to produce everything from T-shirts to beautiful throws and woven wall hangings. Pam explains the process of her delicate artwork.
3/17/99
BOMIG 308 		Cloverleaf, Inc. In the true spirit of St. Patrick's Day, "Making It Grow!" visits Cloverleaf landscape design. Specializing in historical and waterfront properties, Roger Good, owner of Cloverleaf, has proven himself as one of the most sought-after landscape designers in the Charleston area. Roger shows off several of the properties his company cares for, including a historical Downtown Charleston home, an entire waterfront community on Kiawah Island, and exclusive homes on the Ashley River. Roger reveals his method for choosing some of the plants found on the properties in his charge.
3/3/99 '99 Southern Spring Show We once again broadcast "Live" from the Southern Spring Show in Charlotte, NC. On hand for interviews this year were Carolina artist Bob Timberlake and "HGTV" host Pat Simpson.
2/10/99 Song Bird Garden The Oconee Nuclear Power Station in Oconee county, SC, is committed to education through the use of its songbird garden. Parent company Duke Power created the garden as an example of how the nuclear power industry and nature can co-exist in harmony. Environmental Landscape Designer Rick Haffman and Edward Falco from the "World of Energy" take us on an educational tour of the garden.
2/10/99
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BOMIG 309 		Stono Farm Market John’s Island, SC, is well known for it’s Shrimp Trawlers and fresh vegetables. At the Stono Farm Market, Babs Ambrose tells us what it takes to bring fresh shrimp and vegetables to market throughout the season. Babs also lets us in on some of the culinary secrets used in creating some of the wonderful dishes prepared daily in the market’s Tomato Shed Cafe'
1/6/99 Burbages Grocery Store In downtown Charleston, SC, we show how the old neighborhood grocery store is alive and well. For over fifty years, Alvin Burbage and his family have been serving the residents of Historic Charleston from Burbage's Grocery on Broad Street. As technology grows throughout the downtown area, Burbage's retains its hometown atmosphere.
1/6/99

Clemson and Carolina Field Turf

 

 Our first two segments feature athletic field turf management from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina. Les Jones at Clemson tells us what it takes to keep the field at Death Valley in pristine condition throughout the year, and Bucky Trotter at USC explains how the field at Williams Brice Stadium is maintained for a variety of uses.