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A home gardener may choose to grow any number of plants from seed. Two benefits of seed starting, or propagating, are how inexpensive seeds are compared to their already-started or mature counterparts, and the broad variety of plant types you can get as seed but may not find otherwise. This time of year is typically…
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Over 20% of the waste brought to landfills comes from landscaping waste such as leaves and grass clippings. An alternative to handle yard and kitchen waste is to consider composting waste into organic matter. This organic matter can then be added to soil to help improve texture, drainage, nutrition, and overall productivity. Composting can be…
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Most family farm founders dream of handing down the operation to future generations—yet very few of these operations are successful in doing so. Transitioning a first-generation farm to future generations requires a good succession or ownership transition plan. Talking about and planning a farm ownership transition can be a stressful and confusing experience for many…
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This week, I finally got my first call about feral swine being a nuisance up in the Lake Shore Estates area—a call that I’ve been waiting for since I started here in 2019. Feral hogs are present in all 159 counties of Georgia, but Lincoln County has been fortunate that they haven’t been a huge…
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By: Robyn Stewart A new spider species has begun to make its way into Northeast Georgia, and you may have seen one yourself this fall. I know that I had one of these arachnids take up residence at my house near my water hose and stay there until we got colder weather. The culprit? Nephila…
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By: Robyn Stewart Lincoln County Extension envisions a world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. Our vision is to provide empowering, impactful programming containing unbiased, research-based information to Lincoln County residents in the areas of 4-H youth development (4H) and agriculture and natural resources (ANR). When…
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By: Robyn Stewart When I was in college at UGA, one of my favorite classes I took was called “Issues in Animal Agriculture.” The class, led by Dr. Jillian Fain, discussed some of the most commonly referenced conversations about current agricultural practices. We covered topics like product labeling, environmental stewardship, the use of growth hormones…
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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 If you were able to join the festivities the other week for Light Up Lincolnton, you may have gotten the chance to see my horse Webb and I carrying the 4-H flag in the Christmas parade. From the unfamiliar sights and sounds of fire engines, motorcycles, marching bands, and more,…
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By: Robyn Stewart, ANR Agent A live Christmas tree in the home has been a staple in the United States since the 1800’s. The idea of a Christmas tree originated in Germany in the 1500’s and they remained undecorated or hung with apples throughout the 1600’s. In the 1700’s, evergreen tips were hung upside down…
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