Fruits and vegetables are Georgia's number-two cash crop, but the popularity of commodities like peaches, tomatoes, blueberries, and fresh greens is not limited to commercial producers.
Interest in home gardening continues to grow as people realize the nutritional and economic benefits of home-grown produce and learn that it's relatively easy to augment your family's food selection right from your own backyard. ?
海角官方首页 Extension provides both home gardeners a variety of information to help have the best output with the least amount of labor possible.
For information about commercial fruit and vegetable production in Georgia, see our Fruit, Vegetable and Ornamentals section.
Our Programs and Services
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Master Composter Become a home composting expert!
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Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program Intensive horticultural training to individuals who then volunteer in their communities by giving lectures, creating gardens, conducting research, and many other projects.
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many situations for home owners and consumers.
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Pesticide Safety Education Program Georgia's Pesticide Safety Education Program promotes the responsible and safe use of pesticides throughout Georgia. We accomplish this by providing the educational resources, training programs, and materials needed to help both private and commercial pesticide applicators achieve certification and subsequently to maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other pesticides.
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School Garden Curriculum Garden-based lessons listed by grade level on earth science, life science, and physical science topics.
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Soil and Water Testing Services Increase your yield, test your water quality, and more.
Recent Publications
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Hydroponic Gardening for the Homeowner and Small Grower (C 1315) Important considerations for starting a small hydroponic operation at your home or an urban garden site.
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2025 Georgia Ag Forecast Series: 2025 Fruits and Tree Nuts Outlook (AP 130-3-10) 1. Blueberries will continue to lead the Georgia fruits and tree nuts industry in 2025 and subsequent years despite the damage from Hurricane Helene, which is expected to reduce production and yields.…
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2025 Georgia Ag Forecast Series: 2025 Vegetables and Pulses Outlook (AP 130-3-11) 1. The total harvested area of vegetables and pulses has been declining for the past 5 years, including a 25%–30% loss of Georgia’s fall vegetable crop because of Hurricane Helene, and the downward tr…
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Plant Propagation for the Home Garden Series: Starting Plants From Seed for the Home Gardener (B 1432) A number of plants, particularly vegetables, annuals, and herbs, can be grown from seed. There are many advantages to propagating plants from seed. This publication provides information on seed select…
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What’s Wrong with My Pepper? Common Defects of Bell Peppers Explained (C 1306) Various physiological disorders can affect the appearance and desirability of fresh market bell peppers; these often arise from environmental stresses and nutritional imbalances. Understanding these p…
Websites
海角官方首页-affiliated
Georgia Master Gardener Gives an overview of the program to train and certify individuals in horticulture and includes extensive links.
Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including organic agriculture, pollinators, and other resources.
External sites
A wealth of gardening resources and tips from this well-known Extension garden specialist and host of "Your Southern Garden."
News
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海角官方首页 researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit.
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Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers through a?new $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
