City Sheep and Goat

City Sheep and Goat Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from City Sheep and Goat, Colbert, GA.

35 of my sheep have been hard at work clearing the kudzu engulfing this site. Thanks to the Social Circle Downtown Devel...
07/18/2024

35 of my sheep have been hard at work clearing the kudzu engulfing this site. Thanks to the Social Circle Downtown Development Authority for including us on this interesting project.

35 of my sheep are making progress clearing about 4 acres of kudzu at this old textile mill in Social Circle. There have...
07/05/2024

35 of my sheep are making progress clearing about 4 acres of kudzu at this old textile mill in Social Circle. There have been two fires in years past leaving debris scattered everywhere under the leafy vines.

04/13/2024

Invasive Plant of the Day: English Ivy (Hedera helix)

February 20th to 26th is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, so each day we’re sharing resources to help you better identify, suppress, and remove invasive plants here in Georgia!

iNaturalist Species Observations in Georgia: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=23&subview=map&taxon_id=55882

EDDMapS Species & Distribution Report: https://www.eddmaps.org/species/subject.cfm?sub=3027

Bugwood Species Report: https://wiki.bugwood.org/Hedera_helix

# # Appearance
Hedera helix is an evergreen perennial climbing vine that attaches to bark of trees, brickwork and other surfaces by root-like structures that exude a glue-like substance to aid in adherence.

# # Foliage
Leaves are alternate, dark green, waxy, somewhat leathery; extremely variable leaf forms, from unlobed to 3-5 lobed; typically green with whitish veins.

# # Flowers
Flowering occurs in late summer to early fall, typically under full sun conditions; flowers are small, greenish-yellow and occur in globular starburst type inflorescence at tips of flowering stems.

# # Fruit
Fruits are black with a fleshy outer layer and stone-like seeds. New plants grow easily from cuttings or stem fragments that make contact with the soil.

# # Ecological Threat
Hedera helix is an aggressive invader threatening all levels of forested and open areas, growing along the ground as well as into the forest canopy. Vines climb up tree trunks and envelop branches and twigs, blocking sunlight from the host tree’s foliage, impeding photosynthesis. An infested tree will exhibit decline for years before it dies. The weight of vines also makes trees susceptible to blowing over in storms. This plant has been confirmed as a reservoir for bacterial leaf scorch (Xylella fastidiosa), which affects a wide variety of trees.

Photo Credit: James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org



Learn more about Invasive Plants in Georgia at the links below!
Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council - https://www.gaeppc.org/list/
Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecological Health at UGA - https://www.bugwood.org/whoweare.cfm
Georgia Invasive Species Task Force - https://www.gainvasives.org/introduction-to-invasive-species-in-georgia/
National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC) - https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health - https://www.invasive.org/species/list.cfm?id=2

First baby lamb has arrived.
01/19/2024

First baby lamb has arrived.

We are happy to be back in the beautiful Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve with 17 hard working sheep. They started up near...
11/22/2023

We are happy to be back in the beautiful Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve with 17 hard working sheep. They started up near the front doing a quick repeat pass and moving to an adjacent area that will take a little longer today.

Little puppy
09/23/2023

Little puppy

09/23/2023

Levi teaching big puppy to sit, walk on a loose leash and pay attention.

The puppies are excited to start working the sheep!
09/07/2023

The puppies are excited to start working the sheep!

Katie has 9 puppies!
07/12/2023

Katie has 9 puppies!

Started a new English ivy project in NW Atlanta yesterday. Spring is here!
03/20/2021

Started a new English ivy project in NW Atlanta yesterday. Spring is here!

The new crop of baby lambs have started to arrive. Yeah Spring!!
03/02/2021

The new crop of baby lambs have started to arrive. Yeah Spring!!

Our Sheep love working holidays! 🐑🦃🎄⭐🎄 Get your yard ready for the Season with City Sheep & Goat! 🎄Message or email us a...
11/16/2020

Our Sheep love working holidays! 🐑🦃🎄⭐

🎄 Get your yard ready for the Season with City Sheep & Goat! 🎄

Message or email us at [email protected]

Can you spot what doesn't belong in the picture below? He acts like he doesn't get fed... 🙄
11/16/2020

Can you spot what doesn't belong in the picture below?

He acts like he doesn't get fed... 🙄

Seeing a lot of cute new faces around the farm!🐑🐑🐑🐑
09/01/2020

Seeing a lot of cute new faces around the farm!

🐑🐑🐑🐑

Fun Fact Friday! During WWI President Woodrow Wilson employed sheep to keep the grass cut at the White House! Check out ...
08/28/2020

Fun Fact Friday!

During WWI President Woodrow Wilson employed sheep to keep the grass cut at the White House!

Check out our latest before and after "presidential treatments"!

Photo:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7355, Martin A. Gruber Photograph Collection, Image No. SIA2010-1986

Address

Colbert, GA
30628

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when City Sheep and Goat posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to City Sheep and Goat:

Videos

Levi teaching big puppy to sit, walk on a loose leash and pay attention.

Sheering Time @ CitySheepandGoat!
Sheering Time @ CitySheepandGoat!

Dress for the Job You Want! These ladies have their new Summer Do and are ready to come work for you! Ask us how #prescribedgrazing can help your property today ❤🐑🌿 #sheep #shearingsheep #farmlife #citysheepandgoat #targetedgrazing #lawncare #shearingday

Sheep following Rachel into their next area with a bit if a drop at the entrance. Sheep love steep, good thing on this project!

Mom and pups playing in the cool morning air

The Shady Brook livestock guardian puppies were chatty this morning.

Shortcuts

Share