Bethany Harris

Bethany Harris

Bethany Harris is Director of the Center for Urban Agriculture on the University of Georgia Griffin campus.
From Frost to Spring: Managing Cold Injury in Ornamentals

From Frost to Spring: Managing Cold Injury in Ornamentals

ByBethany HarrisFebruary 3, 20266 min read

Cold damage to ornamental plants is a recurring challenge for Georgia landscapers each winter. While injury from low temperatures is often first noticed as aesthetic damage, cold stress can have…

Pollinator conservation and citizen science

Pollinator conservation and citizen science

ByBethany HarrisJuly 22, 20256 min read

Photo above: Several primary plant selections include Rudbeckia (left), Glossy Abelia, Asters (right), and Coreopsis species. Selecting the right plants. Let’s talk about pollinators and beneficial insects in the landscape.…