Augusta Area Master Gardeners

07/31/2026

https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/uga-center-for-urban-agriculture/?utm_source=CAES+Field+Report&utm_campaign=770ca5846e-Newswire_Non_Media_Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4cb3048305-770ca5846e-35715373

In places where space is tight and ideas are big, the University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture helps residents create landscapes, food systems and training programs to keep their communities thriving.

07/31/2026

https://hgic.clemson.edu/south-carolina-field-update-july-27-2026-fall-planting-has-begun/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-updates

Fall vegetable planting is underway across South Carolina despite continued hot, dry weather. This week's field report covers disease pressure, cucumber beetles, peach harvest, irrigation challenges, and the latest observations from Extension specialists across the state.

07/31/2026

https://hgic.clemson.edu/how-to-grow-and-care-for-ornamental-sweetpotato-vine-ipomoea-batatas/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-updates

Ornamental sweetpotato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is an easy-to-grow annual prized for its colorful foliage and vigorous growth. Learn how to plant, grow, propagate, overwinter tubers, and choose the best cultivars for containers, hanging baskets, and landscape beds.

07/26/2026

07/26/2026

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In this post I explore the use of SUPERthrive in hydroponics and whether there was a benefit in my test case.

06/11/2026

https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/how-to-conserve-water-and-protect-your-landscape/?utm_source=CAES+Field+Report&utm_campaign=204992e716-Newswire_Non_Media_Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4cb3048305-204992e716-35715373

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

https://connect.extension.org/blog/extensionbot-v2-7-is-live-here-s-what-s-new-we-need-your-input

The newest version of ExtensionBot v2.7 went out last Friday, May 22. Let us know what you think by asking ExtensionBot a question and then giving us feedback in this short survey . The biggest changes are upgrades to the core model and backend architecture. The backend architecture now includes use...

05/28/2026

This Friday & Saturday, May 29th–30th stock up on Vegetables!

🪴 Buy ONE vegetable plant, get ONE FREE! 🪴

Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, okra, peppers & more!

*Some exclusions will apply*

05/28/2026

https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/news/composting-guide-for-beginners/?utm_source=CAES+Field+Report&utm_campaign=b987f11b2d-Newswire_Non_Media_Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4cb3048305-b987f11b2d-35715373

Composting is an easy way to turn everyday food scraps and yard waste into something useful for your garden while reducing waste, and a few simple habits can make a big difference in keeping your compost pile healthy and manageable.