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Lawn and gardening information for Colquitt County from the Extension office..

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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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  • 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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