Lunch and Learns
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The True Value of OaksArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County If there’s one thing that Coastal Georgia is known for, it’s our majestic oaks draped in Spanish moss. We know our native oak trees are beautiful, but is there more than just what meets the eye? Oaks are long-lived, slow growing trees that…
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Fall GardeningArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Summer in Coastal Georgia is an intense time. As we look forward to a reprieve from the heat, we can turn our thoughts towards cooler times and start planning and preparing our fall garden. One of the benefits of our (excessively) warm climate is that we…
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Lawn Diseases 101Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County One of the most common issues that I receive questions about throughout the year is suspected lawn disease. Though there are several diseases that affect turfgrass in Georgia, often there is an abiotic source of the issue. Even if there is a disease present, the…
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Sago Palms – Pros, Cons, & CareArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County Sago palms are a popular, and generally low-maintenance, plant here in Coastal Georgia, but many homeowners understand little about these plants or how to care for them. For a start, sago palms are not actually palms at all, but a…
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Composting at HomeArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County As we try to create more sustainable and lower maintenance home landscapes, one of the greatest, cheapest and easiest tools available to us is composting. Composting is the recycling of organic materials where organic components of the solid waste stream are decomposed to produce a…
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Understanding AlligatorsArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Coastal Georgia is a beautiful place to call home, full of natural beauty and unique ecosystems. There’s a certain wildness to the area that adds to its mystique and appeal. The creature that perhaps symbolizes that wildness and mystique best, is the American Alligator. American Alligators…
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Getting Started With Native PlantsArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County There’s been a lot of interest in recent years in planting native plants – which I couldn’t be happier about! Planting native plants is a simple yet impactful choice that benefits not only your landscape, but the entire ecosystem and future generations. Contrary…
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Valuable VulturesArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Some of our native Georgia wildlife is cute and cuddly looking, and well, some of it just isn’t. One of those animals that doesn’t charm the masses with an adorable face or cute behavior is the vulture. Luckily for all of us, it’s not just the…
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Understanding JellyfishBy: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent Camden County Jellyfish, or jellies, are some of nature’s strangest creatures and one that you’re bound to encounter on the Georgia Coast. Jellyfish aren’t fish at all. They are marine invertebrates that are a type of gelatinous zooplankton. Jellies have no bones, brain, blood, teeth, or fins. Their bodies…
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What makes a weed? – Jessica Warren, ANR Agent Camden County What is a weed? Much like beauty, a weed is in the eye of the beholder. The definition of a weed is any plant that is growing where you don’t want it. Today I’ll discuss the characteristics of weeds, uses and benefits of some…
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Basic Rose Culture – Jessica Warren, ANR Agent Camden County Roses are a traditional favorite for gardeners everywhere, and with over 6,000 cultivars, there seems to be a rose for anyone who is interested in growing them. Getting started with roses can be daunting and maintaining them can be too. Some basic knowledge can go…
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The Amazing Octopus By: Jessica Warren, Camden County ANR Agent Living close to the ocean, we coastal Georgians have an array of neighbors the rest of the state does not. Arguably one of our most fascinating neighbors is the octopus. Octopuses (no, it’s not octopi) are found in all the world’s oceans and are especially…
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Spring Gardening Article by Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County It’s that time of year again. The time of year when everyone is itching to get outside and plant something. The sun is out, the breeze is nice, the bugs aren’t too bad yet, and everything is starting to bloom. When it comes to gardening,…