What can agricultural research do for you? Twenty
University of Georgia scientists will be glad
to show you at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden in Savannah May 13.
The scientists are working on a special project
funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
They’re conducting studies in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology and
crop and soil sciences at the picturesque research facility.
The research covers a range of ornamental, fruit
and vegetable studies specific to coastal Georgia.
Which hostas and hollies do best in the soils
and climate here? How do exotic fruits fare? Which are the best annuals and
perennials? That’s just a sampling of the questions the researchers are answering
at the Bamboo Farm.
The Coastal Cultivars Research Field Day will
also include an Ornamental and Turf Pest Management Update. Nursery, greenhouse
and landscape professionals can get three hours of pesticide certification credits
through the update.
The field day itself is free and open to the public.
Registration for the field day and lunch at the lakeside pavilion is $10. The
fee for the field day, lunch and update is $25 ($15 if you sign up by May 6).
To learn more about the event or get a registration
form, contact the county Extension Service office. Or call the Bamboo Farm and
Coastal Gardens at (912) 921-5461.
