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Cogongrass 03/09/09
Cogongrass can completely take over a forested area, smothering out all other vegetation and changing the ecosystem. It’s a widespread problem in several Southern states. But not in Georgia -- yet, says a University of Georgia forestry expert.
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February weather recap 03/06/09
Temperatures were slightly above normal and rainfall was below normal for most of Georgia in February, according to data collected by the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network and the National Weather Service.
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Outdoor watering 03/05/09
Georgians are taking water conservation seriously, saving up to 180 million gallons per day in counties under the level 4 drought category. And many of these people still give their plants the water they need to grow.
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'Money' management 03/05/09
In the current economy, families are tightening their financial belts and cutting back on unnecessary spending. To help understand this budget shift, 4-H’ers in Spalding County spent a few hours as adults -- financially speaking, that is.
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Grant 03/05/09
Each year, the Georgia 4-H Youth Technology Leadership Team tries to award 50 computers to Georgia students who apply for them. Thanks to a State Farm service-learning grant, the computers this year will include modems, printers and speakers.
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Weak La Nina 02/27/09
Spring will likely be drier than normal for most of Georgia. March will have wide swings in temperature. A late freeze or even a snow or an ice storm isn’t out of the question. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are common this time of year.
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Butterflies, bees 02/26/09
Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and even bats and flies are all pollinators that feed off plants in your yard. So when you’re adding new flowers to your landscape, choose those that provide nectar and pollen for winged workers.
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Ouch! 02/26/09
Remember, whatever attracts hummingbirds and butterflies will attract bees. Not just a few bees either. Scads of bees!
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Gold medal plants 02/26/09
This year’s gold medal winners have all proven their worth and are ready to add beauty to Georgia’s landscapes.
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Gold medal annual 02/26/09
Summer snapdragon, Angelonia angustifolia, is one of the hottest new summer annuals on the market today. Better Homes and Gardens magazine listed it as one of the Top 20 Annuals of 2008.