Lawn and Garden Resources
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This publication is designed for small market growers, homeowners, and Master Gardeners in order to be a quick reference guide for diagnosing common problems in vegetables.
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Container gardening has enjoyed an increased popularity in the last decade. With increased urbanization, container gardens have come to the rescue to brighten up patios and balconies. This publication is intended to provide information on successful gardening in containers using tropical plant materials.
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C 1069
Home Garden Brussels Sprouts
Learn how to grow Brussels sprouts in your home garden. Brussels sprouts are a cool season vegetable that can be grown both in the fall and early spring. This resource covers soil preparation, planting, and maintenance, as well as controlling pest problems.
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C 1035
Home Garden Watermelon
Learn all about growing watermelon in the home garden, including transplanting, starting seeds, soil preparation, culture and fertilization, harvesting, storage and use, and problems. It also includes a list of recommended varieties for Georgia.
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C 1039
Home Garden Swiss Chard
Learn how to grow Swiss chard in the home garden, including soil preparation, planting, culture and fertilization, harvesting, storing, and using Swiss chard, plus problems you might encounter and a list of suggested varieties.
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Cover crops can be an important component to any home garden. They are used for various reasons, including building the soil, controlling soil erosion, and limiting the initiation and spread of certain diseases and insects in the soil. This publication is designed for homeowner and Master Gardener audiences and discusses the benefits, selection, planting and use of cover crops in the home garden.
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Flowering and foliage plants can make welcome gifts. How long they remain attractive may be directly related to the care and handling they are given. This publication describes ways to properly care for holiday and gift plants to ensure maximum longevity.
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C 941
Home Garden Okra
Learn how to grow okra, a Southern staple in the home garden and at the dinner table that can be grown throughout the state of Georgia. This vegetable is both easy and fun to grow and can be used in many different culinary dishes and in dried flower arrangements.
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The purpose of this publication is to introduce the problem of blossom-end rot and provide a guide to effectively diagnose and treat this problem.
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