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Pink Lady apples hang from a tree at the University of Georgia - Mountain Research and Education Center in Blairsville, Ga. CAES News
Plant fruit trees now to create a home orchard 09/05/13 Bob Westerfield
If you have always wanted a home orchard, fall is the perfect time to plant one. For proper pollination, plant at least two apple, pear or plum trees.
Crimson clover and rye grow together to form a cover crop in a research plot on the University of Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center in Blairsville, Ga. CAES News
Put summer garden to sleep with a blanket of cover crops 09/05/13 Bob Westerfield
With fall just around the corner, summer gardens may be looking a little anemic. Many backyard gardeners choose to let their gardens fizzle out slowly, with the first frost putting the final blow to our summer bounty. You may be daydreaming of next year’s spring garden and what you can plant to better your past efforts.
Guy Collins, an Extension cotton agronomist with the University of Georgia-Tifton campus, talks about cotton to producers and consultants at the Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day in Midville on Aug. 14. CAES News
UGA Tifton to hold Cotton and Peanut Field Day 09/03/13 Clint Thompson
Cotton and peanut research will be showcased on the University of Georgia Tifton Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Scientists from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ commodity teams will discuss their latest research during the annual UGA Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day.

Will Ross, head grower at Evergreen Nursery in Statham, explains how a new automated micro-irrigation system developed by UGA researchers has helped him get these hostas — being grown for next spring — off to a good start. CAES News
UGA study shows soil-moisture sensor system slashes nursery water use by 70 percent 08/20/13 Merritt Melancon
A team of University of Georgia researchers has been able to reduce container nurseries’ water usage by 70 percent, as a result of new breakthroughs in computer-linked soil moisture sensors.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Bob Westerfield displays several pieces of lawn and garden equipment during a class on the UGA campus in Griffin, Georgia. CAES News
Vegetable growers' workshop set at UGA Griffin campus 08/13/13
A workshop for small-scale farmers and home gardeners interested in growing and marketing vegetables for profit is set for Sept. 20 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
UGA professor of horticulture John Ruter, who took over the garden July 1, 2013, wants to emphasize the gardens educational, research and public outreach missions. CAES News
New green thumb to cultivate UGA Trial Gardens 08/07/13 Merritt Melancon
After 30 years, the Trial Gardens at UGA — that green, flower-laden oasis sandwiched between the Snelling Dining Hall and the College of Pharmacy — is being tended by a new green thumb.