Jeremy Kichler
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This time of year, I see homeowners turn on their lawn irrigation systems. One of the keys to maintaining a healthy and attractive home lawn is proper irrigation but problems can occur if not managed properly. During times of drought and high temperatures, it is important to understand how to properly water in order to…
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If you are interested in weather then CoCoRaHS maybe for you. Below is a blog post about a recruiting effort for the CoCoRaHS project from Pam Knox, UGA Climatologist. In Colquitt County, three sites are reporting rainfall totals on a regular basis. The picture below shows the rainfall totals from March 18, 2022, to March…
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Feb 25, 2022 | Written by Andrew Sawyer I’ve talked to growers from Fort Valley, Hancock County to South Georgia who have identified Ambrosia beetles being very active this wee. Once we have consistent warm days, the adults start flying. If you have had problems with this pest before OR if you have newly planted trees, it is likely…
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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 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…
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I have received a couple of calls about the upcoming cold weather and citrus from homeowners and gardeners. The weather forecast is below (1/28/22) for the Moultrie, GA area. Below is a post from the UGA Urban Ag Website a few years ago. Cold Protection of Citrus in Georgia An important consideration when growing any…
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By Bill Cline, Entomology & Plant Pathology Department, NCSU (Revised 8dec21) Cultivated blueberries are upright, deciduous, woody perennials, forming multi-stemmed bushes with maximum unpruned heights varying from 6-8 feet (highbush, southern highbush) to 10-15 feet (rabbiteye). All cultivated species require annual pruning to manage bush height and shape. Pruning also prevents over-cropping, increases berry size,…
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If you haven’t already noticed, this weekend is forecasted to be extremely cold. These steps can help you protect your plants from cold damage: Plant only varieties that are hardy for the area. Buy plants using the USDA hardiness zones. Given a choice, plant less-hardy plants in the highest part of the landscape. Cold air settles…
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This time of year, home pecan producers will ask various questions about why their crop did not do well. Often there is not a single reason why their pecans failed to produce a crop or a quality nut. Let’s discuss some causes of the lack of pecan production. Poor variety- Commonly-found cultivars currently recommended for yard-tree…
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