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University of Georgia Climatologist and Director of the UGA Weather Network Pam Knox recently reported in her weekly blog, Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast, that she received numerous questions related to media reports of colder temperatures predicted to arrive in the Southeast. Some reports included “ominous pictures of snowfall maps showing up to a…
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When the weather turns cold, it’s tempting to retreat into our warm living rooms and hibernate with hot cocoa and old movies. While this is an option for getting through the winter, we can also do some things to prepare for spring gardening. One of the best garden maintenance activities for winter is cleaning and…
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The winter holidays are behind us, but there’s still plenty of winter ahead. Cold weather presents safety concerns for people and pets who work and play outdoors. Wind chill Wind chill is the difference between actual air temperature and how cold we feel due wind speed. Blowing wind cools our skin and bodies. The faster…
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Oh, how wonderful the cool weather is! The brisk mornings roll into perfect afternoons, fire pits are crackling and marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers are flying off the shelf. Unfortunately, with the onset of this blissful sweater weather, there comes the threat of frost damage to our landscape. During the fall months, perennial plants…
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The tradition of bringing greenery into the home during winter has a history that spans many centuries and several cultures. For most of them, evergreen branches symbolized renewal of life and anticipation of fresh fruits and vegetables in spring. So how did the tradition of bringing a whole tree indoors get started? Who knows? Maybe…
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As fall progresses to winter, our landscapes can begin to look bleak. Annual pansies and violas might add a pop of color, but there are also perennial plants and shrubs that flower in the winter. In addition to brightening our winter landscapes, these can cheer our hearts and nourish songbirds and pollinators. As added bonuses,…
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Based on preliminary damage assessments conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Forestry Commission, and the University of Georgia, Hurricane Helene left behind an estimated $6.46 billion in damage to Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industries, more than three times the damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018. Georgia’s largest industry, agriculture contributes over $83…
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On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, I had the honor of joining 29 arborists, tree care professionals, U.S. military veterans, and other volunteers at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton for the 10th anniversary of Saluting Branches. Across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico, over 4,000 volunteers came together at 110 veteran-dedicated hospitals, homes, and cemeteries…
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er Service issues alerts about potential dangerous weather conditions, including floods. Alert messages include different words – watch, advisory, or warning – to indicate the level of danger. Watch– A flood watch means that widespread flooding is possible in the area specified in the alert. The flood is expected to happen 6-12 hours after heavy…
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Nature is generally successful in keeping our North Georgia hills and mountainsides stable and covered with verdant plant life. In home landscapes, however, slopes and hills can present challenges. When developing a management plan for hills, we need to address all the normal considerations of landscaping, such as soil and drainage, sun exposure, irrigation, and…
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