farm & garden
Tiny wasp may be key to controlling kudzu bug
University of Georgia researcher John Ruberson is looking for natural enemies of the kudzu bug in an effort to fight the pest’s spread across the Southern states. A tiny Asian wasp may be the best ...
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White-breasted Nuthatch and nest sweeping
Cousin Kenny has started something. Last week, Ralph from Roopville called and said: I have discovered a pair of White-breasted Nuthatches nesting in the birdhouse in my backyard. Yesterday, I n...
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Ask a Master Gardener: How do I choose my tools?
Q.: What garden tools give you the most bang for your buck? I am a beginning gardener, and want to purchase the most useful tools. Margaret and Alexandria A.: Ladies, you don’t need a whole shed ...
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Catbirds – an approachable group
Catbirds are my third favorite bird, just after the old hen turkey that lives by the creek on our place in Alabama and the eagle on the $20 bill. Even with the word “cat” in their name, it is eas...
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Ask a Master Gardener: Think 'habitat' when designing your butterfly garden
Q.: I am planning a butterfly garden this year. I have a lot of space and need to get advice on how and what to plant. Sara K. A.: Before listing flowers and plants for your garden, let’s go ove...
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Meet Master Gardener: Kathy Howell
As the Carroll County Master Gardener Extension Office volunteers gear up for the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, it’s important to recognize some of those volunteers who work behind the scenes t...
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Ask A Master Gardener: How to eradicate invasive wisteria
Q.: Several years ago, I foolishly planted a wisteria vine in my yard that is now an invasive pest. Can you tell me how to get rid of it? Ben M. A.: The spectacular spring blooms of Chinese a...
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Ask a Master Gardener: Can I grow asparagus in Georgia?
Q.: Asparagus is my family’s favorite vegetable, but sometimes it’s the most expensive one in the produce section. Can I grow it here in Georgia? A.: Growing asparagus is easy, but you need dilige...
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Are raised beds the right fit for me?
Q.: I like the look of raised beds. Are they a good choice for a vegetable garden? A.: I can think of no easier way to grow vegetables for my kitchen than in raised beds. I can fill them with su...
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Aluminum key to changing hydrangea color
Often purchased as a gift plant, bigleaf hydrangea can be transplanted in landscapes and enjoyed year after year. Bigleaf hydrangea prefers morning sun, afternoon shade and moist, well-drained s...
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