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This article was written with the assistance of Mr. Chase Powell. Chase is interning at the Colquitt County Extension office this summer. It has officially circled to the time of year that Blossom-end Rot is starting to become an issue. Blossom-end rot, also known as (BER), is common among peppers and tomatoes. This occurrence can…
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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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Paul A. Thomas and Bodie PennisiExtension Horticulturists Awide variety of bulbs grow well in Georgia.Most are grown for their flowers and some fortheir foliage. They are grown as pot plants, in shrubborders, naturalistic plantings and in mass displays.Bulbs offer a certain magic to the landscape virtuallyunrivaled by other plants.
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By Michael Abney, Tucker Price Stepping on the spiny seed head of a lawn burrweed while running barefoot in the yard is a sure sign of summer. If you want to save your feet some pain, now is the time to treat your lawn, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents. Lawn burrweed (Soliva pterosperma) is…
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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 October to December. January and February are prime times for looking…
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By Ashley Brantley for CAES News Do you have a yard full of woody ornamentals? Are you unsure of when or how to prune them? With diverse growth habits and varying pruning requirements, it can be overwhelming to try to figure out when and how to prune each variety. Not pruning correctly, or at the wrong time, can…
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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 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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