Campbell Vaughn's Augusta Chronicle Articles
10.21.21 Paper wasps at fairgrounds had crew all abuzz
10.14.21 Youngsters will put their best feet forward at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair livestock show
10.07.21 Indianmeal moth could be making meal in your pantry
09.30.21 Tea olive is nice addition for any landscape
09.23.21 Need to extinguish invasive fire ants? Here's how
09.16.21 'Well, I'll be': Shining the light on Allegiant Stadium's natural turf field
09.09.21 Make a plan to attend meeting of Master Gardeners in Augusta
09.02.21 September is the time to take charge of weeds
08.26.21 Dove population in the yard bodes well for hunting season in Georgia
08.19.21 Here's what works best for post-emergence grassy weed control
08.12.21 All hands on deck for the Great Georgia Pollinator Census
08.05.21 Water woes out west help us put Lake Thurmond in perspective
07.29.21 Armyworms again marching through Georgia
07.22.21 Good on you, South Carolina, for banning the Bradford pear
07.15.21 Don't let vines take over your landscape
07.08.21 Weeds are growing as quickly as the grass
07.01.21 Fourth of July turns attention to BBQ, fun and mole crickets
06.24.21 This trio of invasive species is taking over
06.17.21 Son's insect project has me buzzing with excitement
06.10.21 It's time to talk about when, how much to water your lawn
06.03.21 Pink or blue? You can influence the color of hydrangeas
05.27.21 Its the little things that can destroy your landscape
05.20.21 Help your plants be ready for the hotter days ahead
05.13.21 Keep eye out for invading crape myrtle bark scale
05.06.21 Resilient Peggy Martin rose makes name for itself
04.29.21 Backyard is going to the birds and that's OK
04.22.21 Admire the perennials and think about when to fertilize your lawn
04.15.21 How sweet it is! Vidalia Onions are on the way!
04.08.21 Augusta National's beauty actually began as a plant nursery
04.01.21 Let's rethink Georgia's state flower
03.25.21 Let's get down to the nitty-gritty on soils
03.18.21 Those tiny dirt mounds are actually one-room bee condos
03.11.21 Finding balance with nature can be squirrelly business
03.04.21 Saucer magnolias are puttin' on a show
02.25.21 It's time to think about weeds, not flowers just yet
02.18.21 Flowers we're used to seeing by now are late
02.11.21 Georgia, don't be fooled by weed killer marketing
02.04.21 Groundhog weather news is better down South
01.29.21 Roots are at the root of healthy plants
01.21.21 Plants are saying 'it's just time to chill'
01.14.21 Use these tips for installing healthy lawn for future
01.07.21 A lesson in sod and when you can plant it
12.31.20 Weather this year, like 2020, was strange
12.24.20 Boxwood can add to landscape nicely
12.17.20 Plants have long added to holiday lore
12.10.20 Berry producers will add color to landscape
12.03.20 What is that 'white fluff'?
11.26.20 It's time for some Christmas tree trivia
11.19.20 Documentary has me buzzing about honeybees
11.12.20 No azaleas, but pretty fall colors nonetheless
11.05.20 Get to the root of healthy plants
10.29.20 What's that stench? Stinkhorns
10.23.20 Curious critters can be identified
10.16.20 Know how to spot poison ivy
10.09.20 Remembering a Bucket full of love
10.01.20 Try these tips for successful fall planting
09.24.20 Fall tasks could include pruning, dividing, planting
09.18.20 Centipede grass is low-maintenance, not 'no-maintenance'
09.10.20 Water isn't always a good thing for landscape
09.03.20 UGA project fishes for underwater data
08.27.20 Take care of some yard things now, save time later
08.21.20 Do NOT eat those mushrooms
08.13.20 Chinch bug damage to lawn can be treated
08.06.20 Catch the buzz and count bugs with us
07.30.20 A look at a weed and a warning about seeds
07.23.20 Chamberbitter is weed worth griping about
07.16.20 Saharan dust was annoying, but also ecologically vital
07.09.20 Enjoy 'Limelight' hydrangeas in full bloom
06.30.20 Now is the time to rid lawn of mole crickets
06.25.20 Drain flies pose unique challenge
06.19.20 For healthy lawn, take time to mow right
06.11.20 Trees damaged by this beetle can't be saved
06.04.20 Slime mold is harmless, short-lived fungi
05.28.20 Rosemary is fragrant addition to your garden
05.22.20 Your toes know: Burweed is a problem
05.14.20 Some spring visitors welcome, others not so much
05.07.20 May turns people's attention to grass
04.29.20 How sweet it is! Vidalias for sale again
04.23.20 Not sure what I'm talking about? Here's a primer
04.16.20 Wee critters are clover mites, but don't squash 'em
04.09.20 It's time for spring pruning, turf care
04.02.20 Try backyard fun with seeds, worms
03.27.20 The trickle-down effect of COVID-19
03.19.20 While stuck at home, tackle your 'punch list'
03.13.20 Pine pollen blows in, but for a brief time
03.04.20 Live in Augusta? Don't use weed and feed on your lawn
02.27.20 As seasons merge, we get double the weeds
02.20.20 Pear trees are pretty, but in the wrong places
02.13.20 Learn about local environment in Master Naturalist Program
02.07.20 It's prime time to spot the trees
01.31.20 Some bloomers are popping out now
01.23.20 Peruse blooms, enter your own at Augusta Camellia Show
01.16.20 How do insecticides kill those creepy crawlers?
01.09.20 That loud call could be a whip-poor-will
01.02.20 What does 12 inches of rain really mean?
12.19.19 Entomologist pal shares tips about ticks
12.11.19 Animal group names might surprise you
12.05.19 Christmas Cactus add color for the holiday
11.27.19 Let the Christmas tree hunting begin
11.21.19 Wintery weather reminds of Denali, working dogs
11.14.19 It's time for fall planting, Be sure to do it right
11.07.19 SWAG Team seeks to boost skills for women farmers
10.25.19 To Prune or not to prune? it depends
10.17.19 Livestock shows are a highlight of Georgia-Carolina State Fair
10.10.19 Autumn berries brighten yard as summer colors fade
09.26.19 With fall upon us, there are garden chores to do
09.19.19 Make those roots get off the couch
09.12.19 Fragrant tea olive benefits any landscape
09.05.19 Want those weeds gone? Here are some options
08.29.19 There are ways to 'put out' fire ants
08.22.19 Check these lawn-care tips as we head into fall
08.15.19 Who wants to count bugs?
08.07.19 Grow your gardening know-how with the UGA Extension lecture series
08.01.19 Crop duster's skill is thrill to watch
07.25.19 Muir Woods amazes 'tree nerd', everyone else too
07.18.19 Aeration is key to a healthy lawn
07.11.19 'Good bugs' vs. 'Bad bugs'
07.04.19 July is time for landscape fireworks
06.27.19 Insects are amazing. Here's why
06.20.19 Hackberry trees are under attack
06.13.19 For healthy fishing pond, remove fish
06.12.19 Don't be a lawn scalper
05.30.19 Lightning bugs are something to smile about
05.23.19 Hot, dry days aren't so bad for the landscape
05.16.19 Here's the low-down on loquat
05.09.19 Rose rosette disease is knocking out roses
05.02.19 Feral hogs are invading our space, literally
04.25.19 Let the pruning begin
04.19.19 Sacred Heart Garden Festival not to be missed
04.11.19 Augusta National grounds got start as nursery
04.04.19 It's not just a big tree, it's a champion
03.28.19 Enjoy the color explosion
03.21.19 Pollen, a topic that should be covered
03.14.19 It's time to enjoy the booming blooming
03.07.19 Take note: Our grass does not need Weed and Feed
02.28.19 Get those weeds before they get you
02.21.19 Sign up now to be a Georgia Master Naturalist
02.14.19 Valentine's Day reminds us of year-round rose care
02.07.19 Flowering cherry trees are a seasonal highlight
01.31.19 Citrus greening is death sentence
01.24.19 Augusta Camellia Show welcomes your blooms
01.17.19 Fireplace offers cozy warmth, but use it wisely
01.10.19 Landscape gadgets make for efficient work
01.03.19 How about a new state flower for Georgia?
12.27.18 In 2018, Georgia was more like Seattle
12.20.18 Cacti will reward with holiday blooms
12.13.18 Wilting, discolored plant could be sign of root rot
12.06.18 Georgia is partial to Leyland Cypress for Christmas
11.29.18 American chestnut trees still here, but hidden
11.22.18 Conditions ripe for devastating California wildfires
11.15.18 What is that white stuff, and other questions
11.08.18 Let's get to the root of what makes plants grow
11.01.18 The right plantings will bring on fall color
10.25.18 Georgia's agriculture suffers greatly from hurricane
10.18.18 Figure out the fungus, then fight it
10.11.18 Livestock Show adds to 'Big Fun' at Georgia-Carolina State Fair
10.04.18 Red spider lily is sign of fall
09.27.18 It's time for fall plantings
09.20.18 Poison ivy or Virginia creeper? Be sure you know
09.13.18 To grow moss, or not to, that is the question
09.06.18 Sooty mold makes a big mess
08.30.18 Thorny plants can block sticky situations
08.23.18 Do these yard tasks now, save time later
08.16.18 European hornets wreak havoc on dogwood
08.09.18 Here's how to kill a plant without trying
08.02.18 Spotting a cicada can be a fun lesson
07.26.18 Bahiagrass known to grow for miles and miles
07.19.18 Limelight hydrangeas bring explosions of white to landscapes
07.12.18 Don't let chinch bugs feast on lawn
07.05.18 Now's perfect time to study bald eagles
06.28.18 Few people want to weed out chamberbitter
06.21.18 While we perspire, plants transpire
06.14.18 Kingsnakes are the 'boss of the landscape'
06.07.18 Lightning bugs do more than light the night
05.31.18 Century plant draws attention now and then
05.24.18 Daylilies are on display these days
05.17.18 Unpopular moles can be popular topic
05.10.18 Take a look at your lawn
05.03.18 Vidalias sweeten economy for Georgia
04.26.18 Doodlebugs have cute name, but are nasty
04.19.18 It's time to prune the azaleas
04.12.18 Hen gets college boy hooked on backyard birds
04.06.18 Round after round, Fruitland's beauty remains
03.29.18 Project allows study of waterfowl
03.22.18 Enjoy the showy spring blooms
03.15.18 Cherokee Rose is Georgia's state flower, but...
03.08.18 There is a point to all this pollen
03.01.18 Beautiful Bradford pear has a dark side
02.22.18 Forget what I told you. Get that preemergence out herbicide out soon
02.15.18 Early blooms tell us spring is near
02.08.18 Consider the mode of action when killing bugs
02.01.18 Georgia Master Naturalist program offers closer study of our natural resources
01.25.18 What exactly is a dirt dauber or mud dauber?
01.18.18 Camellia Show to bloom again in Augusta
01.11.18 View nature's treasures at Phinizy Swamp, Audubon
01.04.18 Send coffee grounds to the garden
12.28.17 Recycled Christmas trees will make fish habitats, mulch
12.22.17 Holiday traditions include plants, but why?
12.14.17 We're off to a good start for 'chill hours'
12.07.17 Asparagus can be landscape accent and part of a meal
11.29.17 Ginkgo tree is beautiful living fossil
11.16.17 It's time to pick the perfect Christmas tree
11.09.17 When is the right time to prune plants? It depends
11.02.17 Status of tomato can be a taxing question
10.26.17 It's rare to spot a brown recluse in these parts
10.19.17 Yard mushrooms are out, but don't eat 'em
10.12.17 Georgia-Carolina State Fair showcases livestock and their handlers
10.05.17 Include plan for wildlife in your backyard
09.28.17 It's time for fall yard chores
09.21.17 No matter how you say it, pecans put Georgia on top
09.15.17 Tea olive is nice addition for any landscape
09.07.17 It's time to get in front of the weeds
08.31.17 It's time to divide flowering plants
08.24.17 Be on watch for cinch bugs, army worms
08.17.17 There's a way to end griping about gripeweed
08.10.17 Biggest battle lately is with grassy type weeds
08.03.17 More than one way to control weedy vines
07.27.17 Know the secrets to picking a ripe melon
07.20.17 Sea turtle class was highlight of recent 4-H trip
07.13.17 Tomato diseases can be more plentiful than plants
07.07.17 There are ways to avoid turf problems
06.30.17 Where did these gnats come from?
06.22.17 That yellow stunner is a goldfinch
06.15.17 You can have hydrangeas if you have three things
06.08.17 Good mowing equals a nice lawn
06.01.17 Here's a tip roundup for using glyphosate
05.25.17 Daylilies bring colorful variety to the garden
05.18.17 Lightning bugs are something to smile about
05.11.17 Loquat serves nicely for landscape, table
05.04.17 Vidalia onions are oh so sweet for Georgia economy
04.28.17 Time to prune, dig up weeds and fertilize
04.20.17 See a large tree? It may qualify for the Champion Tree Program
04.13.17 Signs of Asian ambrosia beetle easy to pick out
04.06.17 You won't see azaleas' beauty, but you can still learn about them
03.30.17 Georgia keeps watchful eye on bird flu
03.16.17 Look out for stressed pine trees
03.09.17 Weed control may seem beyond control
03.02.17 Those white spots on your plants aren't fungus
02.23.17 Put out pre-emergence herbicide soon to avoid weedy summer
02.16.17 Just enjoy early spring, despite its side effects
02.09.17 Phinizy program will make you a Master Naturalist
01.26.17 Privet, kudzu and hydrilla - a trio of invasive plants
01.19.17 Pollen is actually a good thing
01.12.17 Native plants have much to offer
01.06.17 You can plant sod in winter... sort of