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  • Lawn Diseases 101

    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…

  • Georgia DNR in Brunswick, Georgia is hosting a ‘Build Your Own Rain Barrel’ workshop on 2/28/23 from 10:00am-12:00pm. The registration fee is $35 and includes the 50 gallon drum, instructions and all supplies needed to build your own rain barrel. Registration is limited and is available on a first come basis. Additional Information & Registration…

  • The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens will host the SEGA Bee Symposium on February 23rd-25th, 2023. This will be an educational event for beekeepers of the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire! On Thursday, qualified participants will have the opportunity to become a Certified Beekeeper through the University of Georgia Master Beekeeper Program.  Join us Friday and Saturday…

  • Dear valued members of our CAES community and network,  The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has partnered with the Frankel Agency, an independent marketing firm, to conduct brand research to improve our visibility and digital marketing presence.  Frankel and CAES would like to hear from you to best understand your perceptions of…

  • Spots still available! Register now for Camden County Extension’s Master Naturalist Course! This series of weekly programs uses hands-on environmental education to explore habitats, ecosystems and human impact. The course will take place on 9 Fridays from March 3, 2023 thru May 5, 2023 (no class March24th) and lasts from 9 am until 3 pm.…

  • 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…

  • The Camden County Extension Office will be closed for the holidays beginning 12/23/22 at noon – 01/02/23. Hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy holiday!

  • 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…

  • Camden County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Jessica Warren, will continue offering virtual lunch and learn classes in 2023. Classes will be held once a month on the first Thursday of each month (except August, which is on the second Thursday of the month). All classes are recorded and an archive link will be emailed…

  • 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…