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The eastern tent caterpillar is one of the first insects to become active in the spring. It weaves its nests, which look like tents, in trees throughout Georgia. CAES News
The eastern tent caterpillar is one of the first insects to become active in the spring. It weaves its nests, which look like tents, in trees throughout Georgia.
Eastern tent caterpillars pitch springtime tents
As days get warmer and flowers begin to bloom, the eastern tent caterpillar busies itself weaving strange tent-like forts in the trees. This caterpillar feeds on foliage of various trees, but the trees usually recover.
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UGA offers free resources for planting environmentally-friendly landscapes
This spring, gardeners will spend hours picking out the perfect flowers and plants, planting them in just the right places and getting them off to a great growing start.
Spring is right around the corner, and so are spring flowers, summer vegetables and all the gardening these seasons bring. CAES News
Spring is right around the corner, and so are spring flowers, summer vegetables and all the gardening these seasons bring.
2011 edition of the Spring Garden Packet
Summertime is right around the corner, and with it comes colorful flowers, tasty vegetables and leaf-chopping insects. We’re got articles and information to help you with your garden needs in the 36th edition of the Spring Garden Packet, produced by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
J. Scott Angle, dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Science. CAES News
J. Scott Angle, dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Science.
Proposed federal budget cuts threaten U.S. food supply
Earlier this week, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee released proposed cuts to agriculture that, if passed, will endanger the U.S. food system.
UGA horticulture professor Marc van Iersel shows one version of a soil moisture sensor he tested. CAES News
UGA horticulture professor Marc van Iersel shows one version of a soil moisture sensor he tested.
UGA, Georgia nurserymen pinpoint plants' water needs
How or when to water plants in a greenhouse or at a nursery is largely based on experience – a finger poke in the soil or simply a watering tradition passed from one worker to the next – or, it’s just plain guesswork. No one’s ever thought to ask the plants how much water they really need.
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Georgia Organics Conference March 11 in Savannah
The Georgia Organics Conference will be March 11 and 12 in Savannah, Ga., and will include workshops as well as farm and food tours.
Songwriter and former Georgia 4-H'er Hillary Lindsey working in the recording studio. CAES News
Songwriter and former Georgia 4-H'er Hillary Lindsey working in the recording studio.
4-H performing arts group celebrates 30th anniversary
Over the years, members of Clovers & Company, Georgia 4-H’s performing arts group, have included young adults who went on to become award-winning singers and songwriters, Broadway performers, lawyers and teachers. In celebration of their many successes, Clovers & Company will hold a 30th Anniversary Concert March 19 at 7 p.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga.
Roosters in a laboratory on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga. CAES News
Roosters in a laboratory on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga.
Salmonella lower on organic poultry farms
Salmonella appears on organic poultry farms less often than conventional poultry farms, according to a recent University of Georgia study.
Tomato plants in pots at various sizes CAES News
Tomato plants in pots at various sizes
Gardening class set for UGA Griffin campus
A series of free gardening classes offered by Spalding County Extension will be presented in February and March at the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga.

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