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…
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Article written by Heather Kolich, Forsyth County Extension Agent With an October freeze and weeks of balmy December days followed by several consecutive days of sub-freezing temperatures, winter has tossed Georgia some unusual surprises so far. Both temperature conditions can affect the development of fruit crops, including blueberries and peaches,…
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This weekend will definitely feel like winter with lows in the teens and day time temperatures in the 30’s. Check out our Residents Handbook for Natural Disasters (check out page 25, 36, and 83 for winter weather related content) and see below some updates from Pam Knox, UGA Weather Network…
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On November 15th, 2022, we held our 8th annual Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Appreciation event at the Fayette County Public Library. In Fayette, we currently we have 55 active Master Gardener Extension Volunteers that have served over 4,631 hours so far in 2022 through in-person education events, providing social media…
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In addition to soil and water tests, the last two weeks have been busy with researching samples brought into our office. Please find below a sampling of what we have identified in our office lately. Watermeal is a tiny plant that floats on water and is usually associated with stagnant…
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Beautiful fall color is all around us in Fayette County. In addition to maples and oaks, below are a few plantings showing brilliant colors of red, yellow, and orange around our office. If you would like to see these colors in your yard, give us a call and we can…
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October 24-28, 2022: Below are a few things that came into our office this week for identification. Check around your home and garden to see if you have any of these. If you see something you don’t know, send it our way! Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles Lady Beetles are fairly…
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October 17-21, 2022 Below are a few things that came into our office this week. Check around your home and garden to see if you have any of these. If you see something you don’t know, send it our way! Joro Spider This week I had my first Joro spider…
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Evaluate your existing plantings: Now is a great time to get outdoors and evaluate your plantings to determine what plants need to be replaced and which plants need to be divided. Removing old plantings will also help with reducing spots for insects to overwinter, allow for you to put down…
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Stick insects are masters at camouflage and you might not know they are in your landscape. If fact, this is the first time in years I have seen one, although they are not uncommon. Stick insects can be over 5 inches in length (with their antennae making up half), are…
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