UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Meet Our ANR Agent - Campbell Vaughn

Campbell Vaughn was born in Augusta and graduated high school from Augusta Prep in 1990. Campbell earned a Bachelors of Science of Agriculture at UGA in 1994. He worked in corporate sales for 7 years in Atlanta with Georgia Pacific and Bellsouth. Then he went back to UGA for a Landscape Architecture degree and graduated with a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture. After graduating from UGA for a second time, Campbell moved back to Augusta and opened his own Landscape Architecture business called Campbell Vaughn Design Group, specializing in residential redesign.


Listen to The Lawn & Garden Show every Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. on WGAC 580 AM or 95.1 FM.


If you have questions about your lawn, garden, insects, or other landscape issues, please email photos along with your question(s) to uge3245@uga.edu. Most issues and identifications can be diagnosed with good photos. Once Campbell or Suzanne has your photos and questions, they will be able to assist you. Follow our easy-to-follow instructions to take proper photos for diagnosis.


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Watch Campbell and Suzanne on the June 13, 2023 episode of "Making It Grow" on South Carolina ETV. Prepare yourself for an enthralling exploration into the world of gardening as hosts Amanda McNulty and Terasa Lott welcome special guests University of Georgia Extension Agents Suzanne Holmes and Campbell Vaughn. They provide valuable insights on fascinating topics like fairy rings and milkweed propagation, along with a showcase of their favorite garden tools.


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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 29 Apple Grafting Workshop In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft apple trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with 5 semi-dwarf rootstock (G210) which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Available varieties will range in use from drying, sauce, cooking, cider, fresh eating or a combination. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use. By attending you will join the University of Georgia's efforts to preserve and restore these historic apple cultivars.
    • Canton, GA - (150.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 Apple Grafting Workshop In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft apple trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with 5 semi-dwarf rootstock (G210) which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Available varieties will range in use from drying, sauce, cooking, cider, fresh eating or a combination. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use. By attending you will join the University of Georgia's efforts to preserve and restore these historic apple cultivars.
    • Canton, GA - (150.0 Miles)
  • Apr 1 2024 Equine Exchange: Behavior and Training The Equine Exchange is a monthly webinar that has provided practical equine management information for horse owners since 2022. In 2024, the series will follow a set curriculum of topics related to equine behavior and training. The program is at 12PM EST, virtual via Zoom, and is free to attend. It will be held the first Monday of each month with the exception of holidays. 4/1 How Horses Learn 5/6 Assessing Equine Welfare 6/3 Ethical Horse Training 7/1 Operant Conditioning 8/5 Desensitizing and Habituation 9/9* Introduction to Groundwork 10/7 Stereotypic Behaviors 11/4 Problem Behavior Resolution 12/2 Round Table and Expert Q&A
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 4 Best Trees for Suburban Yards (Virtual Series) Planting the right trees in an urban landscape is very important. Some species are just better suited to urban environments as they are pollution tolerant, slow growers, smaller size, while still reducing overall energy costs and increasing property values. Tune in as ISA Certified Arborist Lisa Klein talks about the benefits of urban trees and which species are best for your yard.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 5 Ag Fence Field Day Professional agricultural fence demonstrations and fence competition.
    • Gray, GA - (97.0 Miles)
  • Apr 6 Ag Fence Field Day Professional agricultural fence demonstrations and fence competition.
    • Gray, GA - (97.0 Miles)
  • Apr 6 Home Garden Tomatoes Session #2: Growing Pains & Troubleshooting Join Lincoln County UGA Extension as we walk through a season of home garden tomato production with a three-part series. In our first session, we'll discuss soil health and fertility, variety selection, and preparation considerations for tomato production. Session #1: Planting Preparation Session #2: Growing Pains and Troubleshooting Session #3: Harvest & Preservation To register for this program (one session or all) please contact Lincoln County UGA Extension at 706-359-3233.
    • Lincolnton, GA - (36.0 Miles)
  • Apr 10 Lunch and Learn: Container Gardening Join Pike County Extension in 2024 dive into Homestead Skills with monthly, virtual Lunch and Learns hosted on the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of holidays). Each month will discover a new topic with experts leading the way. Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu to receive the Zoom link or catch the recordings on our YouTube channel. "Container Gardening" will be led by UGA Extension Agent Kim Toal.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 16 Backyard Berries (Virtual Series) Berry plants can be a great addition to your yard, especially if you enjoy fresh fruit and want to add some color and texture to your landscape. There are many types of berry bushes that work well in Georgia such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and elderberries. Come listen to Dekalb County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Sarah Brodd as she lists the many reasons why berries are the perfect addition to your home landscape.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 17 Pond Management Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11 am-1:30 pm, Cost: $13--includes lunch Join us at the Greene County Extension Office as Extension Agent Steven Patrick shares information regarding the basics of pond management, including fertilization, weed control, basic aquatic fishery balance, as well as overall pond health. 11:00 am: Classroom instruction and lunch at the Greene County Extension Office 12:oo pm: Pond Instruction at Bear Lake, located at 1910 Wrayswood Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Attendees will receive 1 hour Pesticide Credit for Categories 10 and 26. Please call 706-453-2083, by noon, April 15th to reserve your spot.
    • Greensboro, GA - (71.0 Miles)