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Composting for Georgia Clay — The Fastest Way to Better Soil

Compost is the answer to almost every Georgia clay problem. Poor drainage — add compost. Plants yellowing �...

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Planting and Growing Garlic in Northwest Georgia

Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops a NW Georgia gardener can grow — you plant it in October when the ...

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Growing Watermelon in Northwest Georgia — Varieties and Tips

There are few things more satisfying in a Georgia summer garden than thumping a big watermelon and hearing tha...

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Growing Sweet Potatoes in Georgia Clay — A Complete Guide

Sweet potatoes are one of the best crops for Northwest Georgia gardens. They love our heat, tolerate our clay ...

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Growing Collard Greens in Northwest Georgia

Collard greens are as much a part of Northwest Georgia culture as red clay and sweet tea. They are also one of...

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Saving Seeds from Your Garden — Tomatoes, Peppers, and Beans

Saving seeds connects you to thousands of years of agricultural tradition and saves real money. A single packe...

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Building a Simple Raised Bed for NW Georgia Gardens

A raised bed is the single biggest upgrade most NW Georgia gardeners can make. It solves the red clay problem ...

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Growing Okra in the Georgia Heat — Variety, Spacing, and Harvest Tips

Okra is one of the few vegetables that actually thrives in the brutal heat of a Georgia summer. While your tom...

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Squash Vine Borer: How to Beat the #1 Squash Pest in Georgia

You planted your squash in May. By late June it was thriving — big leaves, yellow flowers, the first fruits ...

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Fall Garden Planning for Zone 8a Douglasville

Most home gardeners in Northwest Georgia treat the fall as the end of the growing season. Experienced growers ...

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Taming NW Georgia Red Clay Soil

If you have gardened in Northwest Georgia for more than five minutes you already know the red clay. It bakes h...

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How to Prune Banana Peppers for a Better Harvest

Pruning your banana peppers might feel counterintuitive — why cut off a plant that's growing just fine? But ...

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