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This week I’m going to continue talking about fertilizers, but I’m going to go into some more specifics of different types of fertilizers and their pros and cons. I’m going to talk about organic fertilizers, weed & feeds, slow release, synthetic fertilizers, and manures. Let’s get started with organic fertilizers. There are a number of…
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As we get closer and closer to spring and plants begin to come out of their winter slumber, I’d like to talk about fertilizers. There are many different types out there. I’ll talk about some basics of fertilizers. Next week I’ll talk about some of the different types that are out there, so that you…
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As we get ever closer to spring, I know that some people are starting to get itchy fingers in eager anticipation of getting out into the garden to begin planting again. As we get closer to spring and further away from winter I’d like to take a minute and talk about how to make a…
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Woodpeckers and the damage that they do are common here. We have several different species of woodpeckers in Georgia. The damage that they do to can look bad on trees. Let’s talk about which species we have here, how to identify their damage, and what you can do about it. Woodpeckers are found all over…
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As the government shutdown continues there are a number of offices that are closed. I want to talk about the effect that the shutdown is having on agriculture and natural resources. I won’t be getting into a political discussion about the shutdown, just simply what the impact is. There is a lot of information out…
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Wildlife can be part of what makes living in the mountains so beautiful. When you see deer serenely grazing in a nearby field they look very peaceful. However, if those same deer are eating the plants around your house or garden they can seem like a menace. Let’s talk about wildlife and some steps that…
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We have a new farm bill coming down the pipe that is going to be impactful for our farmers. I am going to do my best to explain the history of the farm bill, what things are in the new farm bill, and how it’s going to affect people. I’ll just give forewarning that I…
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You may have heard of invasive species. It’s a pretty hot topic in the agricultural and environmental world these days. For some people invasive species may bring up images of pythons in the Everglades. While we don’t have any pythons in the woods around here (and I am very thankful for that) we do have…
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Around this time of year mistletoe is sometimes a popular decoration in people’s homes. You’ll see it hanging above doorways for use by romantically inclined couples. Nowadays you can buy plastic mistletoe at stores to put up in your house. Let’s talk about the effect that mistletoe can have on trees in the nature. You…
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Moles and voles can be very damaging to your yard. They can dig up long tunnels through your yard and make a meal out of the plant roots. This can leave your yard with a lumping look and wilted dying plants. The key to treating these issues is figuring out whether you have moles or…
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