UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Georgia Pest Management Handbook cover

Pest Management Handbook

The Georgia Pest Management Handbook gives current information on selection, application and safe use of pest control chemicals on farms, around homes, urban areas, recreational areas, and other environments in which pests may occur.


Weather monitoring station

Georgia Weather: Automated Environmental Monitoring Network

The Georgia Weather website supplies reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.


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Home Garden Publication Series

The Home Garden publication series contains a wealth of information about growing fruits and vegetables in your home garden, from apples to zucchini. Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease & insect control, harvesting, and preserving.


Soil sample bag

Soil Testing for Home Lawns & Gardens

Ensure that your soil is productive. Get a soil test to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden, and other types of plants.


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Household Water Quality

The quality of your water supply can have both an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.