Lunch and Learns
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Stormwater Management in the Home LandscapeArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Living on the coast, stormwater management is one of the most prevalent issues in the home landscape. Our high rainfall, high water table, and often poorly draining soils all contribute to our flood risk. Though we may not be able to completely…
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Armadillos: Friend or Foe? Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County If you’ve lived in Coastal Georgia for more than a week or two, you’re probably familiar with our uniquely armored neighbor the armadillo. Worldwide there are 20 species of armadillo, from the 3in pink fairy armadillo to the giant armadillo that can…
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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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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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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…