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FREE Gardening Resources
In this day in age, you can find just about any information on the internet. The problem is that there can sometimes be too much information that does not pertain to your particular situation or there can be so much information out there that it is overwhelming to sift through. Because nature is ever-changing and climate is not the same all over the USA, it is important to find gardening information that is specific to your area. Plants best suited for Georgia are not going to thrive in areas such as Montana and vice-versa. And this is also true in regards to what grows best in north Georgia versus south Georgia. Always try to find information directly related to your area and also find information that is backed by research. (Unless you have a wonderful country grandparent or neighbor who has had a bountiful garden for many a year. That FREE resource is my favorite. 😉) Below I have listed multiple resources that have useful gardening information for the North Georgia Mountains and surrounding areas.
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The University of Georgia is a research-based land grant institution which means that they focus and specialize in agricultural research. The Hatch Act of 1887 authorized direct payment of federal grant funds to each state to establish an agricultural experiment station in connection with the land-grant institution there. In simple terms, it means that UGA conducts agricultural research and that research is then shared with the public. UGA offers hundreds of research backed publications to the public
Everywhere in the USA has a designated plant hardiness zone. Plant hardiness zones represent what’s known as the “average annual extreme minimum temperature” at a given location during a particular time period (30 years, in this instance). Plant hardiness determines what plants will thrive in certain areas.
On WDUN 550AM or 102.9FM, local nursery owner, Kellie Bowen, and local field agronomist, Josh Presley, take calls from listeners about questions or concerns they have in regards to their lawns and gardens. Call and ask your questions at 770-535-2911.
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is one of the oldest weather and farming publications still in use in the United States. They have many great resources including a planting calendar for specific zip codes. Once you type your zip code in you will find specific planting dates for many fruits and vegetables.