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  • Blueberries

    I think that most people enjoy eating a handful of blueberries. Eating them always reminds me of my grandfather because he always puts them on his cereal in the morning. Blueberries grow pretty well here, but there are a few things to be aware of so let’s talk about those so that you can have…

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  • Pesticide Resistance

    Pesticides are an integral part of agriculture. They play an important role in making sure that we have enough food. Resistance to those pesticides is becoming a growing issue too. Let’s talk about what pesticide resistance is, how it occurs and what can be done to slow down resistance. Pests are pretty smart and capable…

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  • Lime

    Lime is a very important part of having healthy soil where we live. Knowing how much to apply and where to apply are very important considerations to effectively use lime. Let’s talk about what lime does, why you need it, how much to apply, and how to apply it. There are a couple of different…

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  • Fertilizer part II

    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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  • Fertilizer

    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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  • Planting Well

    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

    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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  • Shutdown

    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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  • Working with Wildlife

    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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  • Farm Bill

    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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