Outdoors

Turfgrass Research Field Day is Thursday, August 9

By:  Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Whether you're a new, beginner or veteran homeowner, landscaper (perhaps your own company) or…

8 years ago

Mulch

Mulch is a very important tool in any gardeners’ toolkit. In addition, it does a lot more than simply make…

7 years ago

Survey Weeds Now

  By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Late summer/early fall is an excellent time for you to survey or map…

8 years ago

Eastern Tent Caterpillar

By:  Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent As I ride through the county I’ve noticed some webs are back in the…

8 years ago

Pesticide Safety Month and Apple Producers Meeting

Hundreds of people get sick each year from inappropriate pesticide use.  Pesticides are used in homes, workplaces, apartments, farms and…

8 years ago

NORTHERN SNAKEHEAD CONFIRMED IN GWINNETT COUNTY

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (October 8, 2019) – In early October, an angler reported catching a northern snakehead, an aquatic invasive species, in…

7 years ago

REVIEW TURKEY HUNTING SAFETY TIPS BEFORE SEASON BEGINS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REVIEW TURKEY HUNTING SAFETY TIPS BEFORE SEASON BEGINS SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (March 18, 2019) – Before you…

7 years ago

Japanese Knotweed

By:  Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent Driving around the area, I have been seeing a plant that has become a…

8 years ago

Controlling Springtails

Over the past few weeks, many people have either called or come by the office with a question about tiny,…

8 years ago

Foxtail…Harmful Pasture Weed

By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent You might be asking yourself “just what is a foxtail?” Foxtail is an invasive…

8 years ago