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  • Japanese Beetles

    The Japanese beetles will soon be out in full force. They are in west Georgia and will begin emerging here soon. They are a huge pest as they munch their way through your yard. Controlling them can be challenging because they are such voracious eaters. Let’s talk about some strategies for lessening their impact. Japanese…

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  • Black Bears

    Black bears are out and about. While people enjoy having them around, it’s important to remember that these animals are wild. Interactions with bears are inevitable to a certain level, so let’s talk about what to do if you see a bear and the steps that you can take to make sure that your home…

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  • Weeds

    Weeds are a common problem for any gardener. The problem with weeds is that they create competition. Competition for nutrients, water, and most importantly sunlight. They can also serve as a host plant for pests and diseases that you don’t want in your garden. There a couple of different ways that weeds can be classified,…

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  • Late Freezes

    A late freeze like the one that we’ve had here are damaging to agriculture in more ways than you’d expect. Some of the effects won’t be seen for several months. I think as humans we always want to know what’s coming next. We can’t know anything for certain. That is something we’ve all learned over…

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  • COVID-19

    COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and caused a change in the way we go about our lives. Today I want to talk about the impact that it is having on agriculture. Every one of us must eat, making agriculture one of the most important sectors of our economy. Agriculture is the number one industry in…

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  • Tomato Growing

    Tomatoes are one of the most common vegetables in home gardens. They are great on a sandwich or eaten like an apple. You can can them and use them in all different recipes. My favorite is a fried green tomato. Tomato growing is rewarding and delicious. Tomatoes are unique in that there are more tomato…

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  • Composting

    I think that more of us find ourselves eating at home during this time. More eating at home means more kitchen scraps that can be used for composting. Compost is a welcome addition to any garden. It’s a popular and effective method to improve the quality of your soil. It can also help you get…

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  • Still Here

    This week I want to talk about the crisis that we are in. I am sure that everyone knows about Governor Kemp’s order to shelter in place. In this time of crisis, many organizations have had to reorder the way that they operate. The same has been true for myself with UGA Extension. The main…

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  • Garden Site Selection

    As the temperatures are warming up, I know that more and more people are thinking about planting outside. Because of that, I want to talk about site selection for plants, and some general planting guidelines. One of the most important things is when to plant. There are a couple of temperatures to keep your eye…

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  • Soil Test Report

    In the past, I’ve talked about the importance of soil testing and how to take a soil test. If you have questions about how to take a soil test, I’ve posted videos on the Towns County Extension and Union County Extension Facebook pages in the past that you can go check out. Today I’m going…

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