Garden
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‘Tis the season for stockings hung by chimneys, Christmas trees adorned with lights and ornaments, houses all aglow, and kisses under mistletoe. The history of mistletoe and its romantic role in the holiday season is theorized to stem from several areas of folklore and myth. The most likely origin of mistletoe as a symbolic herb…
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Tis the season for stockings hung by chimneys, Christmas trees adorned with lights and ornaments, houses all aglow, and kisses under mistletoe. The history of mistletoe and its romantic role in the holiday season is theorized to stem from several areas of folklore and myth. The most likely origin of mistletoe as a symbolic herb…
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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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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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By: Robyn Stewart Did you know that cold damage to ornamental plants can be a significant issue in Georgia? Now that temperatures are starting to drop just in time for Christmas, there are a few practices you can follow to help protect your plants this winter. Most ornamental plants actively grow and reproduce during…
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By Robyn Stewart, ANR Agent Ornamental plants are those which are used in a landscape to primarily add visual appeal and decorative value to an area. In addition to this, they can be used for cut flowers and provide food and shelter to animals and insects. Pruning ornamental plants can do a number of things…
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Robyn Stewart When I bought my house last fall, there were a few major projects in landscaping that we tackled. First and foremost, we tore out several trees and gardens, and also pruned all the lorapetalum around the property. This summer, we actually wound up cutting back the lorapetalum and tearing out all of the…
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Robyn Stewart One of the most popular vegetable plants grown by home gardeners in Georgia is the tomato. Tomatoes are popular for a huge number of reasons, from taste, versatility, available varieties, and dietary benefits. Tomatoes are a great addition to any diet due to their high levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and…
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Robyn Stewart Pollinators are a vital part of a balanced ecosystem and critical to the well-being of humans. There are over 100,000 different varieties of insects and over 1,000 other species that serve as pollinators. These species are essential for the reproduction of over 225,000 different flowering plant species, including over 150 food crops. The…