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Last week, Dr. Clint Waltz, UGA Extension Turfgrass Specialist, joined us online to discuss turf green-up. Last year’s high temperatures and lower rainfall totals impacted lawns by causing drought stress which, in turn, impacts how grasses transition this spring. Then, increased rainfall in early 2020 impacted soil temperatures, causing them to be cooler and delaying…
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In this issue: Great hedges make great neighbors COVID-19 personal finance impacts and new provisions Shooting sports offer recreation, grow skills Reduce situational anxiety through mindfulness
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Issue 5 topics: COVID-19 resources for agricultural operations The 2020 Census and Extension funding With school out, access to dairy critical for children Interactive science-based resources for youth How to plan your garden
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In addition to using MGLOG to keep accurate records of your volunteer service hours (see previous post for more info), you will likely also find yourself logging in to catch a Thoughtful Thursday session you weren’t able to view live or to record another continuing education opportunity. What exactly is continuing education (CE) and why…
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Now that you’ve had a first look of the new system (missed the previous post? Check it out here), let’s go through the steps of what you will use MGLOG 2.0 most frequently for – reporting volunteer service hours! After logging into the system, follow these steps: From the red toolbar, click the dropdown arrow…
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MGLOG 2.0 is here! This new system is well worth the wait! We are enjoying several new features and an overall makeover, but no worries, all the basic functionalities you are used to if you’re a veteran MGEV are the same. Upon logging in, you’ll notice that MGLOG looks different, like the updated red and…
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Check out this publication and join us in drooling over the beautiful pictures of recommendations for best-performing new annuals based on research conducted at the Trial Gardens. Annual Publication 116-7
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:00-2:30 PM Spring Turf Green-Up from Dr. Clint Waltz, UGA Extension Specialist, Turfgrass During our monthly webinar (the second Thursday from 2:00-2:30 PM), UGA specialists share updates on a variety of horticulture topics with MGEVs. We use Zoom for these sessions so MGEVs, trainees, Extension agents and staff can join in…
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This week’s Healthy Georgia Connections newsletter includes container gardening basic information from UGA Extension ANR agent of Fulton County, Melissa Mattee, who also works closely with local GA MGEVs. Check out the full newsletter for news you can use and share with your community.
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April is an exciting month in the garden AND for the Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program! Every April, we look forward to National Volunteer Appreciation Week (VAW) as a time to thank YOU for your commitment to Georgia communities. This year, VAW falls on April 19-25, 2020, while we are still staying home to…