February 2022
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Where should I get my seed potatoes from? Gardeners should buy certified seed potatoes from their local source. Potatoes from the supermarket should not be used because they may carry diseases or be treated with a sprout inhibitor that can prevent the tubers from germinating. How do I prepare the seed potatoes? Potatoes should be…
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By Bob Westerfield for CAES News You may still be scraping frost off your windshield in the early morning this time of the year, but it is not too early to begin planning your spring vegetable garden. Completing a few essential steps will ensure that you will have success in your garden when warmer spring temperatures arrive. Choose…
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By Avery Newmark for CAES News While some U.S. regions, such as the Northeast and Midwest, have experienced consistent cold throughout the winter of 2022, the Southeast region, including Georgia, has seen a winter with varied temperatures. Those unpredictable temperatures, alongside moisture and frost, may have had a direct impact on plant survival, as plants’ ability to thrive…
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By Emily Cabrera for CAES News With the onset of warmer, longer days, an array of pink blooms from peach, cherry and plum trees break forth — the first signs of spring. And while most of us enjoy this seasonal shift, fruit tree growers prepare their orchards for the relentless, annual migration of insect pests. Of these spring…
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February is a great time to look at seed catalogs, looking forward to warm spring days, preparing garden plots, and getting ready for a productive season. Below are a few things to do during February in the garden. Gardeners might want to consider thinking about transplant production depending on their planting dates. Peppers and eggplants will…