September 2026
Executive Director Message
Happy New Year! Feedback from our members reveals a strong collective desire to move past 2025 and dive into the new year. In Georgia, the greater agriculture industry is still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and specific to our industry, dealt a staggering $450 million blow to the sod and ornamental horticulture sectors.…
The Future of Turf is Turning Green in Griffin
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss the 2026 UGA Turfgrass Field Day Mark your calendars and grab your folding chairs! The highly anticipated UGA Turfgrass Research Field Day is…
Celebrating Year of the Sedum
The National Garden Bureau has chosen 2026 to be the Year of the Sedum. It is always the year of the sedum at The Garden Guy’s house. As I pulled…
Hurricane and Wind Damage to Trees and Shrubs in Nurseries
In this resource Summary Download PDF of this article Phases of Plant Damage Types of Plant Damage The Economics of Plant Damage References Click here for more information on how…
Celebrating the Class of 2026 Horticulture Graduates
An Initiative of the Chattahoochee Tech Industry Advisory Council Celebrating recently graduated horticulture students from Chattahoochee Tech, Gwinnett Tech Technical Colleges Shaping Georgia’s Future Employees The Technical College System…
A Dawg Walk for Water Conservation
by Bryan Tolar, Tolar Capitol Partners and UAC Consultant The University of Georgia’s beloved Sanford Stadium was completed in 1929 and has rightfully become one of the most recognizable college…
2026 Annual Georgia Sod Producers Inventory Survey
Bullet Points from the 2026 Sod Producers Inventory Survey 1. 2026 could be a year that external factors alter early and late season prices. 2. Supply of bermudagrass and zoysiagrass…
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