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Pears hang from a tree in a middle Georgia home landscape. CAES News
Pear disease 04/17/12 Paul Pugliese
Fire blight, a common plant disease that is persistent in the Southeast, makes growing edible pears in Georgia difficult. Most pears produced in the U.S. are grown in Oregon and Washington, states where the disease does not become a problem.
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Bee Institute, May 10-12 04/12/12 Merritt Melancon
Faculty members from Young Harris College and the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will host their annual Bee Keeping Institute, May 10-12 in Young Harris, Ga.
Pears hang from a tree in a middle Georgia home landscape. CAES News
Home orchards 02/22/12 William G. Tyson
Growing fruit trees in the home garden can be an enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding experience. However, success takes careful planning and hard work.
Tomato plant with tomatoes in various stages of ripeness CAES News
Tomato pests 02/16/12 Sharon Dowdy
Caring for tomato plants can be hard work, but the taste of that first vine-ripened red tomato makes it all worthwhile. Seeing insects like hornworms and aphids devour the fruits of their labor can make home gardeners see red. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent Paul Pugliese offers tips for keeping the pests away.
Blueberries sit in baskets at the UGA organic research farm. Photo taken July 23, 2008 in Watkinsville, Ga. CAES News
Frozen blueberries? 02/08/12 Paul Pugliese
With the recent warm winter weather, one of Georgia’s favorite crops, blueberries, could be at risk to freeze damage if a cold snap returns.
Fall is not the best time to prune most trees and shrubs. It is best to wait until late winter, around February or early March. CAES News
Pruning tips 01/26/12
Learn proper pruning techniques, what equipment to use and more through up-coming courses on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga.
Fall is not the best time to prune most trees and shrubs. It is best to wait until late winter, around February or early March. CAES News
Postpone pruning 11/23/11 Paul Pugliese
As the days get shorter and plants go dormant for winter, many homeowners become anxious to prune their landscapes. For most trees and shrubs, pruning in the fall isn’t the best time.
A canteloupe grows on a vine in a central Georgia backyard garden. CAES News
Safer produce 09/20/11 Sharon Dowdy
Outbreaks of listeria monocytogenes are commonly linked to deli meats, hot dogs and soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk. Recent deaths and illnesses in the U.S. have added fresh cantaloupes from Colorado to that list.
Blueberries sit in baskets at the UGA organic research farm. Photo taken July 23, 2008 in Watkinsville, Ga. CAES News
Blueberries bountiful this season 05/19/11 Sharon Dowdy
It’s blueberry time in Georgia, and farmers expect a good season, says a University of Georgia blueberry expert.