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St. Augustinegrass seedheads CAES News
Lawncare can be simpler if homeowners will take time to get to know their grass 03/13/14 Merritt Melancon
What type of plant makes up most of the lawns in Georgia? If you shrugged and answered “grass,” you’re not alone. Homeowners spend hours mowing and treating their lawns, but many don’t know much about the plants that make up the green expanse between their driveways and front doors.
Walk Georgia Logo/WG participant Andrea Gonzalez running in a 5K CAES News
Walk Georgia Spring 2014 deadline extended to April 15 due to increased interest 03/13/14 Kathryn Schiliro
It’s not too late to take part in the spring session of Walk Georgia. Registration for this University of Georgia Extension fitness program is now open through April 15 at www.WalkGeorgia.org.
Sweet potatoes harvested from a backyard garden in Butts County, Ga. CAES News
Plant potatoes in the spring for harvest in the summer and fall 03/13/14 Frank M. Watson
It’s time to plant potatoes or “taters” as Southerners say. Unlike many spring vegetables, potatoes can be planted as early as four weeks prior to the last frost of the season.
Unlike bagged manure, "free" manure from your local farm may come with weed seeds and pesticide residue. Check the source of your manure before bringing home extras. CAES News
Free manure for gardens can come with weeds and pesticide residue. 03/13/14 Paul Pugliese
Using animal manure to amend garden and landscaping soil was common practice 20 years ago. Today, University of Georgia Extension agents, discourage it.
Squash vine borer larva inside squash vine. CAES News
Plant semi-organically with tips from a University of Georgia expert 03/12/14 Sharon Dowdy
To place the certified organic seal on their produce, farmers must follow a strict list of rules. Home gardeners who want to use organic practices can take the first steps by using methods one University of Georgia expert calls “modified organics.”
Small tomato plant growing in a bucket CAES News
Container gardens need good soil and nutrients for success 03/12/14 Paul Pugliese
Container gardening is great for beginning gardeners. But remember, all plants need good soil and nutrients, whether they grow in a container or in the ground.
Tomato leaves can curl in response to environmental stresses, like lack of water, or as a symptom of a disease, like tomato leaf curl virus, shown here. CAES News
Fight insects, buy resistant plants to keep diseases at bay 03/12/14 Clint Thompson
The same fungal, bacteria and viral diseases that affect vegetable farmers can have the same detrimental impact on backyard gardeners’ spring and fall gardens.
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Text messages and smart phone apps can alert Georgians of impending severe weather 03/06/14 Merritt Melancon
For decades families have relied on NOAA weather radios to alert them to hazardous weather conditions near their homes. Updates in technology now give the public options for staying abreast of weather conditions while on the go.
The University of Georgia is celebrating the centennial of the Smith-Lever Act, which created the national network of educators known as the Cooperative Extension System. This website is a collection of our stories and events. CAES News
UGA Extension invites Georgians to help celebrate 100 years 03/06/14 Merritt Melancon
University of Georgia Extension invites Georgians to help celebrate 100 years of working together to build a better Georgia by chronicling their Extension stories.