Gardening
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By Greg Pittman, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent and Jonathan Page, 4-H/ANR Educator Throughout the year we take several calls from gardeners and farmers who are baffled at the slow growth of their crops or how stunted the crop is. Soil testing is almost always the recommendation, it’s $8 per sample and helps to understand…
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By Greg Pittman, ANR Extension Agent and Jonathan Page, 4-H/ANR Educator Have you taken a walk through the woods lately? It does not take many trees to be considered woods when it comes to the Joro Spider. The Joro thrives in the woods but is often found around carports and entry ways around homes. Most…
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You have spent countless hours tilling, planting, weeding, and more in your garden. Now it is time to harvest the fruit of your toil! The goal of harvesting is to minimize crop loss and maximize crop yield. Be sure to pick at peak maturity, properly handle them and also think about storing or canning them.…
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After the bright colored blooms of spring and summer fade away, it’s time to decide if you want to keep an attractive landscape going into the fall. Keeping in mind that perennial plants take longer to establish and will be around for a few years, it is much like a long-term investment. Annuals however are…
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Ah… it’s that time of the year when the pesky beetles are here in full force. These resilient insects have been present in the U.S. since 1916 and have wreaked havoc in lawns and gardens ever since. Known as one of the most devastating plant pests in the Eastern U.S., the warm sunny climate in…
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You might have heard the old saying, “there ain’t nothin better in life than true love and a homegrown tomato.” It’s that time of year again where we get to delight in those plump red tomatoes, but the heat and humidity of Georgia summers may put a damper on the fun. While many tomato varieties…
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The tiny yet mighty creatures that buzz around in our gardens are responsible for pollinating nearly 80 percent of flowering plants around the world. Although honey bees tend to get all of the attention, there are over 200,000 species of animal pollinators that contribute to healthy ecosystems. Many of the fruits, vegetables and nuts grown…
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Does your lawn have yellow patches, brown spots or wilted flowers? If so, you may be overwatering. One of the most common problems with home lawns and gardens is overwatering that can lead to root damage. The current drought in Northeast Georgia can make us feel the need to water more often, but there are…
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Heat is not the only thing the month of June brings us. For gardeners, this month delivers a bountiful harvest of produce such as blueberries, cucumbers and peppers. After eating “high on the hog,” it is important to get busy in the garden to take care of the chores the hot weather brings in. To…
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