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Expert ResourceJames T. Midcap, Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Neal Weatherly, Jr., School of Environmental Design Revised by Matthew Chappell, Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Note: All plants on the GA-EPPC invasive plant list have been removed that were included in…
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Expert ResourceRevised by John WorleyBiological and Agricultural Engineering Introduction Estimated annual grain loss from harvest to consumption is approximately 10 percent of total production. About half the loss occurs during harvest; the remainder in storage. These losses can be reduced and, in the case of storage, eliminated if proper procedures are…
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Expert ResourcePaul A. Thomas and Mel P. Garber,Extension Horticulturists Facts About the Life Cycle Temperature Humidity Light Potting Dividing Ferns Growing Medium (potted plants) Watering Grooming Pest Problems Landscape Plantings Terminology Native Fern Species Fern Varieties References Sources for Native Ferns Facts About the Life Cycle Figure 1. Life cycle of…
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Expert ResourceGeraniums are among the most popular flowering plants grown in the United States. They are easy to grow and can be used in many types of gardens such as ground beds, planter boxes, hanging baskets and pots. They are ideal for flanking entrance-ways and adding color to border plantings. They…
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Expert ResourceJohn W. Worley, Professor and Extension Engineer Department of Poultry Science Introduction Today more and more homeowners are growing bedding plants, vegetable transplants and house plants in greenhouses. These greenhouses are called hobby greenhouses. They are usually small in size but can be as large as a small commercial…
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Expert ResourcePaul A. Thomas, Gary L. Wade and Bodie Pennisi,Extension Horticulturists What Is a Bulb? Terminology Site Selection Bed Preparation Selecting Bulbs Planting Care and Maintenance Naturalizing Bulbs Forcing Bulbs Disease and Insect Control Recommended Bulbs Commonly Grown Bulbs Suitable for Georgia (table) Additional Bulbs to Try A wide variety of…
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Expert ResourceGary Wade, Extension Horticulturist Surveying the Planting Site Selecting Plants Holding Plants Until They Are Planted Planting in Individual Holes Planting in Beds Planting Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials Staking and Guying Trees Trunk Wrapping Care of Newly Planted Ornamentals Steps for Planting Success Proper planting is essential for healthy, vigorous…
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Expert ResourceRevised by Uttam Saha, Leticia Sonon, Mark Risse1 and David KisselAgricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories1Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Originally written by Anthony Tyson and Kerry Harrison, Extension Engineers Introduction Drinking Water Standards Primary Drinking Water Standards Secondary Drinking Water Standards Water Testing Mineral Analysis Microbiological Tests Pesticide and Other…
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Expert ResourcePaul A. Thomas, Extension Horticulturist Use Selection Bed Preparation Planting Care and Maintenance Division and Propagation Diseases and Insects Recommended Perennials Additional Perennials Quick Reference to Common Perennials Plants are classed according to their growth cycle as annuals, biennials or perennials. Annuals are short-lived plants that complete their entire life…
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Expert ResourcePaul A. Thomas, Extension Horticulturist Terminology Use Selection Bed Preparation Annuals in Containers Propagation and Planting Care and Maintenance Insects and Diseases Recommended Annuals Annuals for Specific Uses & Quick Reference to Common Annuals Annuals are the mainstay color plant of many home gardens. They are also used in increasingly…
