Jennifer Weaver

Moss phlox cascading over rock wall. Jennifer Weaver, ©2026, Clemson Extension Spring officially began March 20, and the time to plant flower and vegetable gardens draws near. The Clemson Home and Garden Center says some parts of western South Carolina may be waiting until early May for the threat of frost to pass. Other areas may be much sooner. But the prep time is here. And this weekend should be ideal with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s in the Midlands.

Jennifer Weaver Upstate Parent Parents, especially mothers and single parents, experience significant stress from the mental load of childcare and housework. The decline in extended family and community support contributes to increased parental stress. Parents make thousands of decisions each day, from meal planning to education to planning schedules and keeping financial records.