Lunch and Learns
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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,…
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Creating an Edible LandscapeArticle By Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County Not everyone likes the look of, or has the space for, a traditional food production garden. Or perhaps you have a vegetable garden but would like a way to incorporate more edible plants into the space you have. Edible landscaping can be a great…
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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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Citrus Issues in the Home LandscapeArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County One of the joys of living in Coastal Georgia is being able to grow plants than can’t survive the temperatures in most of the state. Some species of citrus are among these plants and can add a delicious addition to 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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Basic Palm Health and ManagementArticle by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden County One of the perks of living on the coast is palm trees. Our native cabbage palm grows wild in our maritime forests, and a variety of species are integrated into commercial and residential landscapes. There’s nothing else that gives you the laid-back feeling…
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Ode to the Opossum Article by Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County If you know me well, you know that there are some things that I enjoy talking/teaching about more than others. At the top of that list is wildlife – especially misunderstood wildlife. Today I have the pleasure of sharing about the humble…
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Invasive Plants in the Home Landscape Article by Jessica Warren, ANR Agent – Camden County Living in a coastal area on the state line brings some unique challenges to our landscapes and natural areas. One of those challenges is invasive plants. This isn’t a unique challenge, but it’s a uniquely large and critical challenge in…
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Stormwater Management Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent One of the challenges of coastal life is dealing with coastal storms and their aftermath. Whether it’s an afternoon thunderstorm or a tropical storm, the water left behind can leave homeowners and municipalities with management challenges – especially when that water load is coupled with a high…