Clemson Rural Health and Nutrition Extension - Anderson and Abbeville

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

🍅🌿🍕 Camp Mimi Pizza Garden FUN!

Today we joined Anderson County 4-H (South Carolina)to help with Camp Mimi, where 7 enthusiastic campers got their hands dirty and their creativity flowing!

Each camper created their own pizza garden, decorating a flowerpot and planting a tomato, basil, and oregano plant—ingredients they can continue to grow and enjoy at home.

After gardening, it was time to head to the kitchen! Campers built their own flatbread pizzas using pita bread as the base. There was just one rule: every pizza had to include at least one vegetable. 🫑🍅🥬

From colorful toppings to creative combinations, everyone rose to the challenge and discovered that healthy eating can be both fun and delicious. We loved seeing the campers connect gardening, nutrition, and cooking in one hands-on experience!

What vegetable would you add to your pizza? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️🍕💚

05/06/2026

Today we showed love to Anderson School District 3! Their hard work this year earned their schools $6000. 💵

This money will be reinvested into the schools in the form of wellness initiatives and their expenses. We can’t wait to see wait to see what they do with their dollars.

A special shoutout to Crescent High School for winning this years grand prize! For their efforts they were awarded an additional $1000! 🐯🐾

MUSC Boeing Center for Children's Wellness 💙🧡

04/27/2026

Just in time for Mothers Day, come join us for Petals with my People, this is a class for youth ages 5-13 with an adult companion(Mom and Me, Dad and Me, etc.) Would love to have you join us, but space is limited. Register at the link below: https://Anderson4HPetalswithmyPeople.eventbrite.com

04/22/2026

Today we had the pleasure of sharing our Keys to Diabetes and Better Health program with the wonderful parishioners at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Anderson! 💙

As a special treat, participants got to enjoy a delicious and diabetes-friendly dessert: Greek yogurt pumpkin pie mousse 🎃✨ Made with sugar-free pudding mix, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, pumpkin pie spice, and a splash of vanilla extract—then topped with a light sugar-free whipped topping.

Simple, satisfying, and proof that eating well for your health can still taste amazing!

Would you try this recipe? Let us know below! 👇

04/22/2026

Today is Earth🌎 Day
April is recognized as National Garden Month and Earth Month, making it a perfect time to think about the benefits of a whole-food diet for supporting one’s health and the health of the Earth.
🔗https://blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/eat-from-the-earth-the-benefits-of-a-whole-food-diet/

04/22/2026

It's that time of year again, folks.
Senior Farmers Market vouchers will be distributed in early June.
Mark your calendars!

04/16/2026

🌱 Wellness Wednesday: Grow Your Health This Spring! 🌞

As the weather warms and gardens come to life, it’s the perfect time to dig into the many benefits of gardening for both your body and your mind. Whether you’re planting herbs on a windowsill or starting a backyard vegetable patch, gardening is a simple way to support your overall wellness this season.

🌿 Why gardening is good for you:
• Boosts physical activity through digging, planting, and watering
• Reduces stress and improves mood with time spent outdoors
• Encourages healthier eating by growing fresh fruits and vegetables
• Supports mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment

🥕 What to plant now:
Cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, carrots, and herbs such as cilantro and parsley thrive in the Southeast this time of year. Starting small is perfectly okay; even a few pots can make a big impact!

🌼 Wellness tip:
Spend just 15–30 minutes a day outside tending to your plants. That time in the sunshine can help raise vitamin D levels and boost your mental health.

Let this season be your reminder that growth takes time: whether it’s in the garden or in your wellness journey 🌷

Do you want to learn more about the connection between gardening and health? Check out our Growing Health Program - our class in May is SOLD OUT, but the link to register for our August class is below!

Empowering South Carolinians to live healthier lives through connecting them from plant to plate.