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Mosquito control 05/07/09
Georgia’s drought kept mosquitoes, to a point, at bay. But an abundance of rain and warm weather has sparked dormant eggs to hatch. By the millions, adult mosquitoes are descending on Georgians all across the state.
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April weather 05/06/09
April hit Georgia with almost every weather punch, including floods, hail, high winds, tornadoes and even two earthquakes.
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Lanier, Hartwell basins 05/05/09
Thanks to generous rains, Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell basins have improved to mild drought. The basins were previously in moderate drought.
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Gardening In Georgia 05/05/09
Recycling isn’t just for household waste. On the May 16 and 20 episode of “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves,” see how to recycle things from the landscape, too. Tune into Georgia Public Broadcasting stations Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
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Rain trackers 04/30/09
University of Georgia professor Mark Eiteman’s morning ritual begins at 6:45 each day. He brushes his teeth, makes a fresh bowl of fruit, checks his rain gauge and reports the measurement on the Internet. Collecting rain data isn’t part of his job. He volunteers to gather the information for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or Co
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Prevent spreading flu 04/30/09
Amid reports that an outbreak of H1N1 influenza, otherwise called swine flu, continues to grow in the United States and internationally, university experts say simple precautions should be used to prevent the spread of all types of flu.
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Your Southern Garden 04/30/09
Beginning this spring Southern gardeners will have another tool to help them in the garden. “Your Southern Garden” with Walter Reeves is a new educational television show to help gardeners of all levels learn new tips, get fresh ideas and visit interesting sites.
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Hypertension control 04/30/09
We expect high blood pressure to affect adults. But more and more, children and teens are being diagnosed every day. One reason for the increase is more children and teens are now overweight or obese. Inactivity, poor eating habits and weight gain all contribute to the development of hypertension, or high blood pressure.
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Vidalia season underway 04/30/09
On April 20, Georgia’s Vidalia onion growers started shipping this year’s crop, one expected to be high in quality and yields. No grower can ship onions before this opening day, which the Georgia Department of Agriculture regulates to protect the quality and reputation of the state’s official vegetable.
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All in time 04/30/09
The most often asked questions from gardeners begin with “Is it time to…?” On “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” May 9 and 13, show host Walter Reeves and his guests will answer a variety of questions on what to do in the garden and landscape.