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A vegetable garden in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
Remedy last year's low yield problems before you plant 02/28/13 Amanda Tedrow
There is nothing more frustrating than planting a vegetable garden and not producing a substantial crop of fresh vegetables. Numerous problems can contribute to low yields, but, fortunately, most of them can be avoided.
A homemade irrigation system provides water to corn growing in a Spalding County, Ga., garden. CAES News
Three big garden questions answered 02/28/13 Michael J. Wheeler
Springtime brings questions about gardening, and some of the most common gardening questions have to do with watering, bugs and how to grow more food in less space. Here is some basic information from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension to help answer these common questions.
UGA Horticulturist John Ruter's new gardening guide book “Landscaping with Conifers and Ginkgo for the Southeast” will be out in April. CAES News
UGA horticulturalist releases gardening book focused on conifers 02/28/13 Merritt Melancon
Anyone who moved into a new house between 1995 and 2008 is probably familiar with the fast-growing, super-screening workhorse of the conifer family — the Leyland cypress. But while the Leyland cypress might be the most popular conifer in Georgia landscapes, there are a whole host of conifers that will grow just as well in home landscapes.
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
Class will cover small engine repair for home landscapers 02/28/13
Is anything more frustrating than finding time to mow your lawn only to discover your lawn mower won’t start? Keeping a chainsaw running is a chore, too. A University of Georgia class, set for April 4, will teach you the basic skills you need to maintain small garden and landscape tools and save money in the process.
Radishes are one of the easier vegetables to grow for beginning gardeners. CAES News
Vegetable growers' workshop set at UGA Griffin campus 02/13/13 Sharon Dowdy
A workshop for home gardeners and small scale farmers interested in growing and marketing vegetables is set for March 15 on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin.
Food hubs aggregate produce from small farmers to meet larger produce orders, like those placed by schools, retailers and restaurants. CAES News
Survey says: Georgia farmers interested in forming food hubs as a means of marketing produce, fresh meat, and eggs 01/31/13 Merritt Melancon
Some Georgia farmers are looking to food hubs as a way to better market their produce and make the process of getting their produce to market more efficiently.