Making It Grow Minutes
376 episodes Last Updated: Jun 11, 25
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.
Episodes
Watermelon breeders are developing new varieties each year, with over 1,200 different kinds currently grown around the world.
Jun 09, 2025
The sound of a ripe watermelon
Amanda McNulty explains the trick to picking the perfect melon when giving it the "thump" test.
May 10, 2025
If your yard's big enough, plant an oak tree.
Oak trees serve as the larval food source for almost a thousand different caterpillars.
May 09, 2025
You are nature's best hope.
Amanda McNulty explains how making space for native plants in your yard can help restore North America's declining nesting bird population.
Caterpillars can only eat the leaves of certain native plants. Amanda McNulty offers ways to help build back North America's rapidly declining nesting bird population.
May 07, 2025
Larval food plants
Boxwoods, azaleas, and crepe myrtles are lovely to look at, but are dead zones for caterpillars.
Host Amanda McNulty shares a shocking statistic regarding North America's bird population.
Apr 26, 2025
'Listen to the Mockingbird'
For those grieving the loss of a loved one, Amanda McNulty shares song lyrics that offer comfort and hope.
Host Amanda McNulty explores the significance of literary character Atticus Finch saying, 'It's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'
Amanda McNulty shares some U.S. history, as well as some family history, about the northern mockingbird.