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While UGA Extension doesn’t provide bee removal, we do try our best to connect beekeepers and homeowners looking for honey bee removal. Honey bee swarms are very common, particularly this time of year, and there are some do’s and don’ts you should keep in mind. First off- why do honey bees swarm? Swarming is…
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Spring is full speed ahead here at the Extension office. Dare I say, it is my favorite time of year, as I get increasing requests to come spend time out in the community – not much better than a sunny day and visit with clients! In case you don’t know- I am available to come…
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Animal behavior covers a wide range of topics, but most learning is rooted in behaviorism—the idea that behaviors are responses to stimuli and that learning happens when specific behaviors become linked to specific consequences. For example, if you touch a hot stove, you immediately pull your hand away to avoid being burned. In this case,…
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Regardless of where you live in the county, odds are good that Hurricane Helene left storm debris on your property. After the storm, Lincoln County cleared 104,551 cubic yards or 3,867 loads of debris off of public county roads. If you’re like me, you cleared enough of your property to get it functional; but there…
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Did you know the first recorded incidence of snowfall in Augusta was in 1968, the greatest one-day snowfall was 8 inches in 2010, and our largest season of snowfall totaled 14.4 inches in 1973? While I’ve lived all over the east coast, including snowy New York, it is always an exciting anomaly when we get…
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A home garden can be a fantastic way to grow nutritious food and enjoy a rewarding hobby with your family. Vegetable gardens can take many forms, from large plots to raised beds, container gardens, or even small herb gardens. No matter the size or type, there are a few key things to consider if you…
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Since joining UGA Extension in 2019, I’ve had the privilege of seeing the Lincoln County Agriculture Center grow into an exciting community resource. Although the facility has been in operation as our local Extension office since early 2020, many community members may still be unfamiliar with what it offers. The Lincoln County Agriculture Center’s primary…
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If you weren’t able to make it out to Pioneer days the other weekend, you missed out – it was a beautiful, sunny day, and between the demonstrations, vendors, and apple fritters, it was a great event. While there representing UGA Extension and 4-H, I was able to visit with a client of mine who…
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Did you know that Georgia is the sixth most biologically diverse state in the U.S and is home to 83 invasive plants, 111 invasive animals, and 30 invasive disease-causing organisms? Invasive species are defined as those which are (1) non-native to a region, and (2) whose introduction causes ecological, environmental, and economic damage (USDA). It…
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Conservation is defined as action taken to “prevent wasteful use of a resource” or “careful maintenance and upkeep of a natural resource to prevent it from disappearing.” Conservation allows us to care for resources like soil, water, air, energy, plants, and animals with a long-term goal of sustainability for the future. Whether you live on…
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