Woody Plants
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Being from South, we are all familiar with kudzu, the invasive vine that ate the South. However, are you familiar with the other invasive plants? Invasive species are any species that are non-native and harm the local ecosystem. When these non-native plants and animals establish themselves in our local ecosystems, they outcompete and dislodge species…
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Close your eyes, you are sitting on your porch, “Georgia On My Mind” is playing in the background. You are eating a juicy peach* and then you hear an American green tree frog melodious trill. Does this make you think of the other Georgia symbols? Most of the symbols denote agriculture, nature, and flowers. Agribusiness…
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Gardeners tend to affectionately hang onto plants that we have grown. This affection will lead to decisions about pruning. Just like we must cut things out of our lives, to grow as human beings, plants also need this cutting away. Pruning is about growth, which may not seem intuitive, but is the plant’s response this…