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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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  • C 1089

    Troubleshooting Cultural Problems in Tomatoes

    This publication is intended for general use audiences, including homeowners, civic groups, and master gardeners. It covers the basic troubleshooting procedures for solving common problems while growing tomatoes. It includes a description of both cultural and physiological problems and solutions.

    Bob Westerfield

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  • Three older women work in a greenhouse in a community garden

    C 1027-6

    Less Expensive Sources of Plant Material, Amendments and Tools

    This publication offers advice on finding less expensive sources of plant material, amendments and tools for community and school gardens.

    Bob Westerfield

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  • C 1027-10

    Growing Fruits

    Community gardens designed to provide locally grown food for families can be used to grow fruits in addition to the more commonly grown vegetables. There are many common and lesser-known fruits that are suited for planting in community garden situations.

    David Berle and Bob Westerfield

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  • ripe cherries on a tree

    B 992

    Minor Fruits and Nuts in Georgia

    Many types of fruits and nuts can be grown in Georgia due to our mild climate. This publication provides an outline of the culture and management of the exotic and uncommon fruits and nuts that can be grown in Georgia.

    Gerard W. Krewer and Bob Westerfield

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  • Red apples sit in a basket in a field of grass

    C 740

    Home Garden Apples

    Learn how to grow apples at home—they are adapted to grow in most areas of Georgia. Although the northern half of the state is best suited for the more conventional apple varieties, you can have success in the southern half of Georgia with adapted varieties.

    Bob Westerfield

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  • pears grow on a tree

    C 742

    Home Garden Pears

    Find out how to grow pears at home. They are adapted to nearly all of Georgia, and it’s not uncommon to find trees as much as 50 years old that are still producing fruit.

    Bob Westerfield, Paul F. Bertrand, and Gerard W. Krewer

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  • a hand grasps a bare-root tree by the lower trunk to show the roots

    C 1061

    Planting Your Bare-Root Fruit Tree

    Many fruit trees are purchased as bare-root trees. A bare-root tree is a dormant tree that has no soil or planting medium around the roots. Here are some tips on storing, planting, and caring for your bare-root fruit tree.

    Jule-Lynne Macie and Lynwood Blackmon

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  • ripe red tomatoes on the vine

    B 1271

    Georgia Homegrown Tomatoes

    This publication discusses the basics of growing tomatoes successfully, as well as avoiding common problems encountered by the home gardener.

    Bob Westerfield

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