UGA Cooperative Extension

Putnam County Cooperative Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Master Gardener Program

The Master Gardener Program will be offered in Putnam County beginning January 26, 2010. Classes will meet on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost of the program is $200; this includes books, name badge, classroom materials, graduation luncheon and the first year's membership fee for the Georgia Master Gardener Association and the local master gardener association of your choice. Space is limited! If you are interested in this program, you can download the application and return the completed application with your check made payable to the Putnam County Office Fund. Applications will not be considered without payment. The deadline for applications is October 9, 2009. Click here for more information.

Drought update

With the signing of HB1281 local water providers can petition EPD for lower or greater water use restrictions than the state rule.  So far about 13 water providers in North GA have gone to the modified drought restrictions.  Click here for a summary of the changes.

Update on Outdoor Watering

Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are being allowed for limited use. Click here for a summary of the water rules.

Water Management Publications

Best Management Practices for Landscape Water Conservation

Xeriscape: Seven Steps to a Water-Wise Landscape

Water Saving tips when planning a new landscape

Proper planting results in healthy, water-efficient plants

Managing a Water-wise Landscape

Efficient Landscape Irrigation Systems

Memberships & Classes

• Georgia Cattleman's Association Membership Application

Presentations

• Food Plot ABC's
• Down Well Camera Program

Testing and Sampling Procedures

• 2009 Basic Soil Testing Procedures and Costs
• 2009 Basic Water Testing Procedures and Costs
• 2009 Lagoon Sample Testing Procedures and Costs
• Taking a Good Forage Sample

Results of Test Trials

• 2006 Georgia On-Farm Corn Silage Variety Trials
• 2007 Corn Production Guide

Newsletters

• Georgia Pecan Newsletter
• Georgia Pest Management Newsletter
• Georgia Bee Newsletter
• The Landscape Line
• The Soybean Newletter
• The Garden Bench, Sept - Oct 2007 - English or Spanish

News Articles

• See UGA Cooperative Extension Home Page @ http://www.caes.uga.edu/
• Georgia Faces: News to use about Georgia Family, Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences.
• Click here for comprehensive drought information, including current statewide outdoor watering use schedules.

Other Links

• The University of Georgia Statewide Variety Testing Program - View the most recent results of various performance tests (small grains, corn and other field crops).
• For more information on Georgia turf, go to the Georgia Turf website.
• Georgia Water Council - The Water Council is a coordinating committee created by the Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Planning Act. This site contains up-to-date information on what's going on within Georgia regarding the allocation of water resources.
• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission - The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GASWCC) was formed to protect, conserve and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The Commission's goal is to make Georgia a better place for its citizens through the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources and to achieve practical water quality goals.