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Allan Armitage guides visitors around the UGA Trial Gardens. CAES News
UGA plant sale
Spring has sprung! And it’s time for Plantapalooza. On April 9, the Trial Gardens at UGA, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and the UGA Horticulture Club will hold spring plant sales at three different locations in Athens, Ga., from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each location will offer an array of plants – some rare – and gardening experts to answer questions.
Mike Lacy, Jack Houston and Catherine Keske met with several women's cooperatives in Mali and hope to partner with one of these groups to build and run the model hatchery. CAES News
UGA Malian mission
In February, University of Georgia poultry experts traveled to the West African country of Mali to establish a poultry and biogas program to improve food security and expand economic opportunities for Mali’s rural poor population, especially its women.
Dr. Casey Ritz is an Extension Poultry Scientist with the UGA Poultry Science Department. CAES News
Ammonia reduced in poultry bedding, manure.
According to a University of Georgia poultry specialist, if chickens eat a bit of charcoal it helps lower the amount of ammonia in their manure, which can lead to happier, healthier and more environmentally friendly chickens.
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Workshops for landscapers
To help landscapers better estimate the costs of their jobs and make better bids, the University of Georgia is holding a workshop March 17-18 in Athens, Ga.
Master Gardener declaration day at the Georgia State Capitol - 2011 CAES News
Master Gardeners donate 221,184 hours to UGA Extension
Georgia Master Gardeners help backyard gardeners across the state grow. And the service they provide is literally worth a fortune. To celebrate the programs contributions, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will celebrate Master Gardener Day in Georgia March 19.
Moss and lichens grow on the base of a redbud tree on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Hitchhikers grow on diseased plants
Lichens and moss are often found growing on rocks, tortoise shells, windowpanes or even plants. They are harmless, but could indicate that something is wrong with a plant or tree.
Radishes are one of the easier vegetables to grow for beginning gardeners. CAES News
Top five easiest plants
The possibilities for a new garden can seem endless, but choosing what to grow can make all the difference, especially for beginner gardeners.
As interest in local food continues to grow, more communities across Georgia have started farmers markets, like this one in Roswell. The University of Georgia's helping to meet the demand, too, with a certificate program in local food systems. CAES News
Fresh, home-grown veggies without a garden
Planting and harvesting from a vegetable garden defines spring and summer for many people. But for some, living in an apartment or a house without a suitable yard prevents them from gardening. And others don’t have the time or patience needed to maintain a garden.
Cold damage can hit young growth on a plant particularly hard, especially if the temperatures dip into the teens. Protect your plants, or watch for the final frost dates before planting this spring. CAES News
Protect plants from frost
Don’t let your time and money go to waste this spring. Protect your newly installed plants from freezing temperatures. Warm temperatures may fool you: Your plants aren’t safe until several days after the last frost date. Avoid cold snap damage by taking the proper precautions.
In the spring, crape myrtles add color with flowers. In the fall, they add color with brightly colored leaves. CAES News
Size matters when selecting crape myrtles
Like people, crape myrtles come in all shapes and sizes. And thanks to horticulture breeding programs, today there are crape myrtles to fit any landscape space.