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  • C 896

    Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots

    Developing and maintaining productive soils begin with soil testing. Soils tests provide information on the soil’s actual nutrient status. Test results are used to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden, and other types of plants.

    Jason Lessl

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    July 18, 2024
  • C 963-SP

    Calendario para Siembra de Vegetales

    Esta es la versión en español del Cuadro de plantación de hortalizas de la Circular 963, Horticultura en Georgia. Traducido por Rolando Orellana. [This is the Spanish-language version of the Vegetable Planting Chart from Circular 963, Vegetable Gardening in Georgia.]

    Bob Westerfield and Rolando Orellana

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    May 1, 2024
  • C 1288

    Visual Guide to Common Wildflowers of South Georgia

    Wildflowers not only beautify the landscape but also provide food and shelter for myriad insects, birds, and mammals. Georgia is rich in endemic (belonging in a particular area or environment) species which grow in a wide variety of habitats, from coastal dunes and pine sandhills to savannas, meadows, and forests. Although many species are primarily seen in undisturbed natural habitats, others have adapted to human-created landscapes, such as roadsides and farms, and are frequently seen on road banks and edge habitats. This publication is intended as a visual guide to common herbaceous plants encountered mainly in sunny areas in South Georgia. Although by no means inclusive or extensive, the list contains plants that are easy to recognize and valuable for wildlife.

    Bodie V. Pennisi, Jason Schmidt, and Keren Giovengo

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    March 8, 2024
  • C 1179

    Fertilizing the Home Garden

    This publication covers the basics of how to correctly fertilize the home vegetable garden. It discusses the differences between organic and synthetic fertilizers and the advantages and disadvantages of both. The circular also includes information about the importance of soil testing along with detailed instructions for fertilizing a new garden as well as more established vegetables.

    Bob Westerfield and Hailey Partain

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    Feb. 21, 2024
  • Planning an Edible Garden

    C 1027-1

    Planning an Edible Garden

    This publication describes three steps for planning a school garden: garden location, soil and terrain, and choosing crops.

    Bob Westerfield and David Berle

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    Dec. 14, 2022
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    C 942

    Growing Rutabagas in the Home Garden

    Learn how to grow rutabagas, a cool-season root crop that can be produced in the spring or fall in Georgia.

    Bob Westerfield and W. Terry Kelley

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    Aug. 18, 2022
  • young Brussels sprouts on the plant

    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.

    Bob Westerfield

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    July 13, 2022
  • Cauliflower growing in a garden

    C 1023

    Home Garden Cauliflower

    Learn all about growing cauliflower, a cool-season vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It sometimes is considered one of the more difficult vegetables to grow in the home garden, but it just takes a little patience. Gardeners can now select varieties of cauliflower that range in color from the traditional white to a deep purple. This resource describes how to grow cauliflower in the home garden, from starting plants from seeds to insect and disease control.

    Bob Westerfield and Malgorzata Florkowska

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    June 21, 2022
  • C 1242

    Seed Saving in Georgia Gardens: A starter guide for schools, communities, and homes

    This resource describes the process of saving seeds, particularly for heirloom varieties in the Georgia garden. This guide is useful for both home gardens and school or community gardens.

    Becky Griffin, Clark MacAllister, Ashley Hoppers, and Jacob Williams

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    Feb. 3, 2022

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