Spring 2022 Seminar
Next Seminar: Wednesday, April 27 from 3pm to 4pm Meeting Location: 1205 Miller Plant Sciences (Athens) and 111 Student Learning Center (Griffin)
"What's new at the State Botanical Gardens? (a lot!)”
Jim Affolter, PhD (Professor of Horticulture)
Presenting from Athens campus
Jim Affolter, PhD (Professor of Horticulture)
Presenting from Athens campus
Careers in Horticulture
A degree in horticulture will prepare you for success in a variety of fields, from sales to research, with job opportunities in areas such as floriculture, nursery crops management, landscape horticulture, and fruit, vegetable and nut crop management.

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About Us
Through student education, our goal is to develop and disseminate new knowledge that leads to cost-effective and profitable production and improved postharvest handling. As a department, we strive to facilitate the application of horticultural commodities and services that conserve natural resources while protecting and enhancing the environment.
Tiny Houses built by UGA students
David Berle discusses sustainable building
Ranger Nick talks with UGA associate professor of horticulture David Berle about the tiny house built by UGA students using lumber cut on-site from storm-damaged trees. The house is located at the UGArden, a student community farm on the Athens campus.
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UGArden - More that just a farm
Check out UGArden's new video about its fight against food insecurity and join the cause today!
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'Smart' Greenhouses could slash electricity costs
A lighting control system could reduce greenhouse electricity costs by as much as 33%.