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As fall trickles along and Thanksgiving looms on the horizon, I can’t help but be excited for the holidays and all they include, from time with family and friends to college football playoffs and bowl games, seasonal decorating, and all of the delicious food my stomach can hold. A common addition to many holiday meals…
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In the U.S. alone, there are over 48 million cases of foodborne illness reported every year. Many of these cases are mild, but around 3,000 of them are fatal. As we head into the holiday season, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to enjoying delicious meals with family and friends. One important consideration to keep…
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Last week, we discussed some of the most commonly used perennial herbs and how you might use them in the kitchen. As a continuation of this thought, this week I’d like to speak a bit on how to grow these herbs most effectively in our region. First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that…
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As we head into fall and winter, it’s time to start thinking about pruning of your ornamental plants to improve their growth habits and flowering display next year. Before you get started, there are a few things you’ll want to consider. One of the most critical components of pruning is timing. In theory,…
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It’s a rule of life that things happen in three’s, right? I’m veering a bit out of Extension territory this week (or perhaps simply into Family and Consumer Science areas) and would like to advocate for healthy financial management- specifically, that you keep a solid emergency fund handy for when life goes sideways. The standard…
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About two years ago, I wrote an article on a new pest we were seeing in Northeast Georgia named Trichonephila clavata: The East Asian Joro Spider. Since then, UGA and other organizations have invested a lot of time, energy, and research into better understanding this new pest as they have continued to spread and multiply.…
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As we head towards fall, it is a great time to start thinking about landscaping chores, specifically transplanting landscape plants. Relocating plants can drastically change the appearance of your home or property without much expense. For most plants, fall and early winter are the best time of year to move them from one location in…
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Earlier this year, Lincoln County UGA Extension welcomed a new 4-H Educator, Rebekah Goble. With the new school year well underway, we are excited to welcome old and new 4-H’ers back! 4-H is a key component of the UGA Cooperative Extension system and Clemson Cooperative Extension system. Each individual county or region is responsible for…
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In the last few weeks, a recurring question in the Extension office is about pond algae, pond water testing, and managing aquatic weeds. Algae and weed overgrowth is one of the most common problems for pond owners and can be unsightly at best and dangerous for fish and other animals at worst. If you have…
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Are you aware of the wide array of services Lincoln County Extension offers? The list is long, but I want to highlight two of them today. First up, did you know that I can come to your property (Lincoln County residents only) for FREE to take a look at any issue you might be having?…
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