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Azaleas: Issues and CareArticle By: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent, Camden Co. Azaleas are one of the most quintessentially Southern plants. This is a bit ironic considering that the azaleas most people love and associate with the South are actually from Asia. Whether it’s evergreen hybrids from Asia, or deciduous and fragrant native azaleas – most…
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Did you know: A rain barrel can save most homeowners 2,000 gallons of water each year which can be used for watering gardens, washing cars and other projects around the house? At the workshop, rain barrel installation, maintenance and safety are discussed, along with instructions for the conversion kit which includes ALL parts needed for…
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Interested in beekeeping? You’re in luck! #YHBeekeepingInstitute is hosting its 30th anniversary event on May 18-21 in Young Harris, Georgia. All levels of beekeepers are welcome, and we can’t wait to see you there. Check out the event details
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Welcoming Wildlife – Article by: Jessica Warren, ANR Agent Camden County There are not many topics that cause more polarized feelings in the landscape than our wild neighbors and co-habitants – folks either love them or hate them. Wildlife offer a living classroom for both children and adults, and watching them can be a down…
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Enhancing your School Pollinator Garden – two day training will be hosted at the Coastal Botanical Garden in Savannah. June 27-28, 2022. Cost is $30 See details on flyer below and registration link below. Registration is limited to 30 people so register now if interested. Registration date is passed. Free Webinar – Fire Ants and…
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It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day this week we’ll highlight an invasive species that we struggle with here in Camden County. Today’s plant is Chinese tallow tree. Chinese tallow (also called popcorn tree) is a fast-growing tree that can produce up to 100,000 seeds per tree. It can grow in a variety of…
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It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day this week we’ll highlight an invasive species that we struggle with here in Camden County. Today’s plant is air potato vine. Air potato is one of the most noxious plants in Florida and is quickly becoming a significant issue in Georgia as well – especially along the…
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It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day this week we’ll highlight an invasive species that we struggle with here in Camden County. Today’s plant is another landscape escapee – elephant ear or wild taro. Elephant ear loves wet, soggy soil (which we have a lot of) and will readily invade streams, wetlands, marshy shores,…
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It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Each day this week we’ll highlight an invasive species that we struggle with here in Camden County. Today’s plant is another nemesis with red berries — nandina. Nandina is an evergreen plant with red berries that spreads aggressively and displaces native plant communities. In addition to its invasive properties,…