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September 2025

  • Time for Rhizoctonia Large Patch Prevention

    Jeremy Kichler

    Written by Alfredo Martinez. UGA Plant Pathology Department-Griffin campus Rhizoctonia Large patch of turfgrass is most common in the fall and in the spring as warm season grasses are entering or leaving dormancy. Large patch is caused by the soilborne fungus Rhizoctonia solani (AG 2-2LP). It can affect all warm-season turfgrass species. The disease produces…

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  • Mushrooms 101!

    Jeremy Kichler

    Mushroom 101 Workshop Curious about mushrooms? Whether you want to learn more about mushroom production or simply understanding their role in nature, the Mushrooms 101 workshop in partnership with the Mushroom Club of Georgia is the perfect place to start! In this hands-on session, you will learn: The basics of mushroom biology  Tips for growing mushrooms…

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  • Vegetable Garden Calendar

    K Crosby

    This publication is part of the Home Garden series.UGA Extension contacts: Robert Westerfield You can plant or harvest something from your garden almost all year. The two major planting periods, however, are spring (March to May) and fall (mid-July to September). The spring plantings are harvested in June and July, while the fall plantings are harvested from…

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