Soil
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Question: Is it safe to use hay and manure in my vegetable garden? NO! That’s the short answer I’ve finally settled on with all the calls and plant samples our office has had to troubleshoot from vegetable gardens in recent weeks. Please help tell your friends and neighbors they’re probably better off not using hay…
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In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese talks about planting tomatoes.
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The gift of knowledge is one that any farmer or gardener can truly appreciate. Research is continually finding new and better ways to deal with the challenges farmers and gardeners face and University of Georgia Cooperative Extension publications document those recommendations. A soil sample kit or a UGA Extension publication on your loved one’s favorite…
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Over the past year, I’ve been contacted by several elementary and middle schools in Bartow County about starting school gardens! This is an exciting time in education as our local schools work toward becoming certified in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Having a school garden is a natural extension of the classroom and gives…
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Question: Can I use soil dredged from Allatoona Lake in my vegetable garden? Every winter, the Army Corps of Engineers must use a crane to dredge out silt and sediment from Allatoona Lake. If you drive by the Knox Bridge boat ramp on highway 20 near Canton, you will see the mountains of soil that…
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On Tuesday, August 6th at 7pm, the Bartow County Extension office will be hosting a free seminar on “Troubleshooting Vegetable Garden Problems.” This is a great opportunity for backyard gardeners and local farmers to bring plant samples for diagnosis and discuss common vegetable problems this season. We will also have several door prizes to give…
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Whenever powerful storms blow through north Georgia, tree removal services and insurance companies often have plenty of work to do. When a tree branch fails or a tree becomes uprooted, clients often call the Extension office wanting to know why it happened and what went wrong. Examining storm-damaged trees can provide many insights into why…
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In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese shares what you need to know about planting trees and shrubs in your home landscapes.
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In this Extension Corner segment, UGA Extension’s Paul Pugliese explains how soil testing can help bring out the best from your home garden or lawn.