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  • red and green bell peppers growing on plants

    C 1005

    Home Garden Peppers

    Learn how to grow delicious peppers at home! The most popular pepper varieties are easy to grow, as long as you understand and follow a few basic gardening principles.

    Bob Westerfield and Malgorzata Florkowska

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  • C 1001

    Roses in Georgia: Selecting and Growing Techniques

    Roses are one of the most popular plants among Georgia gardeners even though growing roses in the southern climate can be challenging. Knowing which rose varieties to choose is the key to success. This publication discusses selection and techniques for growing roses in Georgia.

    Bob Westerfield and Malgorzata Florkowska

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  • Green beans growing in the garden

    C 1006

    Home Garden Green Beans

    This resource provides basic information on growing green beans, one of the most popular vegetables for the home garden.

    Bob Westerfield

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  • Growing Hostas

    C 955

    Growing Hostas

    Hostas are quickly becoming one of the most popular perennial plants grown in our landscapes. Sometimes referred to as plantain lilies, hostas are reliable plants for both shade and partial sun situations. This publication includes variety recommendations.

    Bob Westerfield

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  • C 1251

    Small Market Fruit and Vegetable Farming

    This publication covers some of the basic information about what you may need and key considerations when developing a small fruit and vegetable farm.

    Bob Westerfield

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  • Identification and Control of Powdery Mildew of Wheat in Georgia

    C 1059

    Identification and Control of Powdery Mildew of Wheat in Georgia

    Powdery mildew, caused by Blumeria graminis f. sp. tritici (syn. Erysiphe graminis) is an obligate, host specific fungus that attacks wheat exclusively. The pathogen reduces photosynthesis and increases respiration and transpiration rates in host leaves. Colonized plants lose vigor, impairing heading and grain filling. Heavily colonized leaves can be killed prematurely. This circular provides information on symptoms and control of powdery mildew for wheat growers in Georgia.

    Alfredo Martinez, Jeremy Kichler, John D. Youmans, and James W. Buck

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  • Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows

    B 1308

    Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows

    Body condition scoring (BCS) is an easy and economical way to evaluate the body fat percentage of a cow. Cows can then be sorted and fed according to nutritional needs. Body condition scoring can be an effective tool for cattle producers who cannot weigh cattle, and it may be an even better measurement of cow condition and reproductive performance than weight. Most studies show that body condition decreases at a faster rate than weight loss. Therefore, body condition scoring can estimate the probability of re-breeding.

    Tim Wilson, Jacob R. Segers, and Johnny Rossi

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  • ripe pomegranate on a tree

    C 997

    Pomegranate Production

    This resource helps growers understand how to grow pomegranates for commercial or home use in Georgia, as well as general production practices common in other pomegranate-producing regions. There has been increasing consumer demand for the fruit and it’s being used in many consumer products, including tea and juice blends, nut mixes, and other foods.

    Bob Westerfield, Harald Scherm, Dan L. Horton, Dr. Karina G. Martino, and Daniel D MacLean

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  • Mulching Vegetables

    C 984

    Mulching Vegetables

    Mulch should be easily obtained, inexpensive and simple to apply, although availability and cost vary from region to region. You can usually find mulching materials in your own yard, at garden centers or from tree-service firms. This publication includes a list of mulching materials, with emphasis on their advantages and disadvantages.

    Bob Westerfield

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