The conclusion of 2015 marked one of the soggiest Decembers on record with many areas of the state receiving in excess of 13 inches for the month (roughly 20% of the annual rainfall.) In addition, high temperatures hovered in the mid 70’s for much of December leaving Bermuda lawns green and irises, roses, magnolias, and azaleas blooming. Perpetual rainfall kept soils waterlogged for an extended period of time and many folks ended the season wondering how the unusual weather might affect their gardens.
| Total Precipitation – December | 2015 | 2014 |
| Blairsville | 13.35” | 3.06” |
| Griffin | 13.94” | 5.41” |
| Tifton | 8.41” | 6.48” |
University of Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network
| Average Daily Temperatures – December | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Avg. Max. Temp. (°F) | Avg. Min. Temp. (°F) | Avg. Max. Temp. (°F) | Avg. Min. Temp. (°F) | |
| Blairsville | 62.01 | 41.21 | 54.68 | 33.82 |
| Griffin | 66.29 | 48.22 | 58.19 | 39.16 |
| Tifton | 70.65 | 52.47 | 63.94 | 44.59 |
University of Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network
Will the azaleas bloom again this spring? Read more at www.ugaurbanag.com/Landscape Alerts.
Training Coordinator at Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture
Greg administers the Georgia Certified Landscape and Plant Professional programs through the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture. His diverse background in the industry includes landscape management, retail nursery sales, landscape installation, site planning, and landscape architecture. He is the recipient of the Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) Communicator of the Year Award (2019),the GGIA Educator of the Year award (2015) and the Southern Crescent Technical College Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction (2012).
Mr. Huber is a Georgia Registered Professional Landscape Architect. Greg is active in professional, educational, and community clubs and activities. He brings enthusiasm, passion, and expertise to every one of his program areas.
Mr. Huber is a Georgia Registered Professional Landscape Architect. Greg is active in professional, educational, and community clubs and activities. He brings enthusiasm, passion, and expertise to every one of his program areas.
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