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Red Maple (Acer rurum) Flowers This months find are flowers from the Red Maple (Acer rurum). Did you know that the red maple is one of the first trees to bloom in the spring? Red Maples are a beautiful landscape tree that can reach 50-100’ high with a moderate growth rate of 12-24” per year.…
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Master Gardener Extension Volunteers highlighted some common invasive species found in Fayette County for National Invasive Species Awareness Week (2/24-2/28/2025) on our Facebook page. Each day, an invasive plant was highlighted to increase knowledge on identification and some native alternatives to consider. Since management options vary, consider contacting our office. Monday: 2/24/2025 Name: Nandina or…
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Since we missed Aprils find, this month we have two finds to share! Oak Leaf Blister In the image below, you will see small yellow dots all over the leaves of this red oak. Oak Leaf Blister is a fungal disease that attacks oaks during cool wet spring weather. Red oaks are particularly prone to…
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Since we missed Aprils find, this month we have two finds to share! Wool Sower Galls While walking around Lake McIntosh, Wool Sower Galls were found growing on these white oaks. This plant growth forms on the plant by the secretions of a tiny gall wasp grub, Callirhytis seminator. This gall is specific to white…
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This months find is the American Sycamore seed pods. The Sycamore tree can live between 200-400 years when growing in the right environmental conditions. This tree is native to the Chicago area and is recognizable by its peeling bark. It has a high wildlife value by attracting a wide range of birds, insect pollinators, and…
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The Smooth Alder (Alnus serrulata) collected by MGEV R. Guillory has multiple life stages on a single branch. In the image below, you will see this year’s male flowers (catkins) starting to produce yellow pollen. As you move down the branch, you will see tiny reddish female flowers that will produce small cones later in…
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Come join us for our pollinator party on Saturday, August 19th from 9am-12pm at the Education Garden in Fayetteville. We will have opportunities available for you to conduct the census, do fun crafts, take tours in the garden, and take home a free plant or seed packet (one per family, while supplies last). If you…
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Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause overall. Each year close to 21,000 people in the United States die, over 800 of these deaths are Georgians. Radon can be found in air or water and may be anywhere in Georgia. Check the map to learn more about…
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