University of Georgia
UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department of Horticulture
Menu
Close
Search

News Stories - Page 111

Spring-flowering bulbs CAES News
Bring springtime inside this winter through flowering bulbs 11/18/10 Sharon Dowdy
Flowering bulbs typically herald the coming of spring. By using a technique called “forcing bulbs,” you can enjoy many springtime bulbs during the winter, too.
Pecans lie on the ground beneath a pecan tree on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. Photo taken November 2009. CAES News
China's demand pushes pecan prices to historic highs 11/18/10 Brad Haire
Summertime drought hurt Georgia’s pecan crop, and now harvest is behind schedule. But there is one big bright spot: Pecan prices are currently the highest they have ever been, according to a University of Georgia pecan specialist.
A garden hoe lies in a pile of fresh compost. CAES News
Georgia gardeners offer tips on holiday gifts 11/11/10 Sharon Dowdy
Newspapers are filled with holiday ads. Wrapping paper and decorations line department store shelves. The holiday will soon be here. If your gift-giving list includes a gardener, take some advice from a few of Georgia’s most experienced gardeners.
Dan MacLean demonstrates the easiest way to pick a pomegranate - with a pocketknife. CAES News
Georgia farmers getting taste for pomegranates 10/28/10 Stephanie Schupska
In southeast Georgia, an area of the state known for its blueberries, Brantley Morris of Morris Nursery in Alma, Ga., gets calls at least once a week from farmers who want to grow pomegranate trees.
Unlike many blueberry plants, Blue Suede holds on to its foilage throughout the year. It is brightly colored in the fall and green in the winter. CAES News
Blue Suede blueberry perfect for home gardens 10/06/10 Sharon Dowdy
For years, University of Georgia plant breeder Scott NeSmith has created new blueberry varieties for the commercial market. Now, he has bred one just for home gardeners.
Students register for 2009 UGA Tifton Southwest District Recruitment Event at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. CAES News
UGA Tifton to hold student recruitment event Sept. 23 09/09/10 Jessica Michelle Green
University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ students train for careers in food, plant or animal industries, and they get to work directly with the world-renowned scientists who teach them.