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Where do insects and other invertebrates go in the winter? The vast majority “overwinter,” or spend winter, right where they spent all summer — just less active and more hidden. Think twice before you rake, mow, and blow this year. Invertebrates rely on fallen leaves and other organic debris to cover and insulate them from…
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As the air grows crisp and the nights get longer, there’s something magical about spending time in the garden during the Fall. With Halloween around the corner, why not embrace the season’s spooky spirit and plant a garden that looks like it leapt straight out of a ghost story? Whether you’re decorating for trick-or-treaters, planning…
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If you have pine trees on your property, one of the biggest threats to their health could be lurking just beneath the Southern Pine Beetle (SPB). Though only about the size of a grain of rice, this destructive insect can kill entire stands of trees in a matter of weeks if left unchecked. SBP are…
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Hummingbird moths have been seen as a lucky omen. In particular, a swarm of the moths was seen flying across the English Channel on D-Day, the day of the Normandy landings in the Second World War. Spiritually, the hummingbird moth is seen by some cultures as a symbol of peace, prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. One of the most enjoyable insect visitors to…
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The Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Scholarship has awarded local students who study agriculture and related fields with support for 16 years. Recently, Master Gardeners awarded scholarships to three very worthy, local high school graduates, from Paulding County. This scholarship expansion was thanks in part to generous community donations from individuals and the Dallas…
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Ticks live in a warm climate in an environment that they share with human beings and other creatures such as deer, dogs, mice, cats, and other warm-blooded animals. A tick has four stages in its life cycle: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Each stage from larva to adult must have a blood meal for the…
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In recent years, lead in water has made headlines across the nation. Lead is harmful when too much is ingested, because it builds up in the body until it reaches toxic levels. Lead damages the brain, nervous system, kidneys, reproductive system, and red blood cells. It is more toxic to children than to adults, and…
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By Phillip Prichard, Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteer From tomato hornworms and mites to aphids and beetles, bugs can be a major annoyance in the garden. Instead of treating your garden with chemical pesticides, have you considered growing plants that naturally repel bugs. Many plants have properties, like a strong scent or compounds, that are…
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Trudy Sowar, President Paulding County Farm Bureau Board You may have seen this posted on your Facebook page or in a news article. Before the pandemic most of us wouldn’t give this much thought. After Covid and the empty grocery shelves we may be inclined to take more notice. When we sit down to a…
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Allen Jones was recently awarded the Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers 2023 Scholarship. Allen will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall working towards a degree in Biology. Allen is a 2023 North Paulding High School graduate and a Paulding County 4-H’er. Allen has demonstrated exceptional academic performance and community engagement as Paulding County…
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