Drought – A Brief History in Georgia
Each year that Georgia suffers through a dry summer, we proclaim that it is an unusual occurrence…a “Drought of the Century”!
Would you believe that we’ve had five “Droughts of the Century” since 1924?
Master Gardener Maria Helena Dolan collected newspaper information to present a history of how drought has been labeled in our state.
Georgia Droughts – A Historical Perspective
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1
Rose stem canker
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2
Dog Vomit Fungus
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3
Zoysia – Fertilizing
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4
Pecan- Nut maintenance
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5
Japanese Beetle – Chemical Control
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1
What To Do About Camellia Leaf Gall
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2
Boxwood Blight – Replace Boxwoods with Holly
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3
Spider Mites – On Citrus (Orange)
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4
Woolly Bear Caterpillar – Predicting Winter Weather
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5
Hydrangeas – Keeping their true color
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