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When it comes to lawn weeds, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Weed prevention is what pre-emergence herbicide products do, but effectiveness of any herbicide product depends on several factors, including the timeliness of the application, the type of weed, and the species of turfgrass in your lawn. When to apply…
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Fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety and can range from slight nervousness to panic. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 75% of people fear public speaking more than death. However, as youth prepare to enter the workforce, public speaking is an essential skill that they need in…
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Arbor Day is a national event of over 150 years’ standing. It originated in Nebraska in 1872, where pioneers arriving and settling in the treeless plains and prairies of Nebraska participated in an April event that resulted in the planting of over one million trees. The pioneers needed trees for lumber and fence posts, windbreaks…
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To all our nature lovers, I’m issuing a challenge: Help us double Forsyth County’s participation in the Great Backyard Bird Count this February. Why count birds? Birds are fun to watch and make a nice addition of color, sound, and motions to our yards, but what’s the point of counting them? Monitoring birds can tell…
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The Georgia 4-H Project S.A.F.E. (Shooting, Awareness, Fun, and Education) Program continues to hit the bullseye with its impactful shooting sports program. On January 18, 2025, 761 archers from across the state gathered at the McGill Building on the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry to compete in the Georgia 4-H State Indoor Archery Match. This…
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Calling all young nature enthusiasts and future agricultural experts! Forsyth County 4-H is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Wildlife and Poultry Judging programs, offering an exciting opportunity for 4th-12th grade students to dive into hands-on learning this spring.
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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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From Thanksgiving to the first week of January, people tend to gain more weight than at any other time of the year. Holiday celebrations, social get-togethers, and an abundance of sweets and desserts cause a pile-up of calories. At the same time, holiday stress and the longer dark period of winter days make us hungrier…
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