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By Bob Banks, Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer With the Corona virus devastating the elderly across America, one Senior Living facility in Dallas, Georgia is learning to cope with isolation by turning to their garden. Sybil Voss, a longtime Paulding County Master Gardener helped plan and plant tomato plants in two large raised beds…
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By Bob Banks, Paulding Master Gardener Extension Volunteer With the virus spreading apprehension among the mostly “mature” Paulding County Master Gardeners and the limiting of volunteer opportunities, many of us retreated to our yards and gardens. The results were amazing and lasting reminders that working in the garden can be therapeutic and healthy, while adding…
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It has never been easier to respond to the 2020 Census. Georgians can do it from the safety of their homes in one of three ways: Online at 2020Census.gov Over the phone: 1-844-330-2020 (English) or 1-844-468-2020 (Spanish) By mail using the paper questionnaire mailed to most households Click here to be counted
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By mid-August, turf care begins to shift. Warm-season turfgrass is nearing the close of its establishment window, while it’s too early yet for establishing cool season turf. Split applications of fertilizer for warm-season turf continues through October, but it’s too early yet for fertilizing cool season turf. Continue to monitor for diseases, such as brown…
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The packages were sent by mail and may have Chinese writing on them. The types of seeds in the packages are unknown at this time and may be invasive plant species. The United States Department of Agriculture is investigating the origin and identity of these seeds. What do I do if I receive seeds? If you still…
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Paulding County Students and families are encouraged to participate in the second annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census on August 21-22 coordinated by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. If you can’t tell a honey bee from a bumblebee, don’t worry. You can register to attend the Paulding County Extension Pollinator Census Webinar on Thursday, August…
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From Bodie Pennisi, Extension Horticulture Specialist The summer sunshine, heat, and humidity have been working on annuals and perennials in the garden. By now, they may be looking the best they have all season or even starting to fade. Here are a few tips for tending annuals and perennials in the garden during August: Deadhead…
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UGA Extension in Carroll, Haralson & Paulding Counties are hosting the Journeyman Farmer program that provides a comprehensive training for beginning farmers. The program requires a three-step training: Step 1 – Small Farm Business Planning, Friday, March 13, 2020 (9 AM– 5 PM) Step 2 – Small Fruit & Vegetable Production, 4 -Week training, Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. –…
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