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Did you know that the Extension office can provide recommendations for landscape plant options to meet your needs? Many landscapes are designed with specific focal plants such as flowers, shrubs, and trees, or even a nice lawn. However, there is another category of planting I find is often neglected but can provide significant value and…
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The Director of the UGA Weather Network, Pam Knox, does a great job of keeping Extension informed on upcoming weather events. Around 11AM on Friday September 20th, we received the first email from Pam regarding Hurricane Helene. At that point she said “it is too early to say what is going to happen… there is…
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With dove season and archery deer season now open, many Lincoln County residents are looking forward to an abundant harvest of wildlife for sport and sustenance. Whether you’re a hunter or homeowner, creating habitat for native wildlife on your property can provide opportunity for recreation and enjoyment and help conserve our natural resources and species.…
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Immediate Responses, Safety and Basic Needs Red Cross Disaster Relief Services (800) 733-2767 FEMA Assistance After a Disaster (800) 621-3362 Disaster Assistance.Gov Farming Supports FSA Disaster Assistance Programs Farm Service Disaster Assistance Brochure Farm Service Disaster Discovery Tool to see what you may qualify for Mental Health Resources UGA Extension Mental Health after disasters…
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The average American produces roughly 4.5 lbs of garbage or waste per year, and while recycling can be beneficial for glass, plastic, and metals, there are many organic wastes that can’t go to the landfill. Roughly 28% of waste deposited in landfills can be composted. Whether you’re trying to get rid of garden waste like…
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The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is an event that serves to provide an annual snapshot of pollinator population data while educating the public about the importance of pollinators and other beneficial insects. This year’s GSPC will be held August 23-24th and is open to citizens of all ages from Georgia and the Carolinas. Last year,…
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The Lincoln County Extension Office is proud to announce that Elizabeth Ann Reed was hired as the 4-H Program Assistant on July 25th, 2024 and will be working with our 5th-12th graders. With the addition of Ms. Reed, the Extension office is excited to grow our 4-H program offerings and engage youth in activities including…
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As we hit August, it’s time for all of my plant lovers to get serious about planning for the next few months. Regardless of whether you’re trying to plant vegetables, a wildlife food plot, maximize hay or forage production, or help your lawn and ornamental plants thrive, soil testing is a critical part of the…
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This spring, an influx of unusual tissue growth has been reported from small pecan orchards and hobbyists across Northeast Georgia. This tissue growth has been seen on the pecan stems, leaves, and even developing nutlets across pecan orchards north of I-20. The culprit is phylloxera. Three species of phylloxera affect pecans: pecan phylloxera, pecan leaf…
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About a decade ago, hay producers in Georgia began noticing a decline in their bermudagrass fields characterized by a bronze appearance. This bronze color was caused by the chlorosis and death of the top two to three leaves of the plant, which showed obvious evidence of insect damage and decay when examined more closely.…
Posted in: Insects and Pests