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Native plants 08/14/08
Gardeners who want to add a little native flare to their landscapes should check out a new publication by experts with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
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Fall vegetable crops 08/14/08
The dog days of summer will soon give way to crisper fall air. But this doesn't mean the gardening season is over. In parts of Georgia, gardeners can still grow crops well into the fall and even through the winter.
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Garden maintenance 08/14/08
It’s been a long, hot summer and vegetable gardening has become more work than reward. You may be ready to hang up the hoe and spade for the winter, but don’t quit just yet. Some fall garden maintenance will help you avoid several problems next spring.
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Water savings 08/14/08
Most Georgians are aware of the importance of conserving water, both inside and outside the home. In the landscape, a great way to save water is by planting during the cooler fall season, says a University of Georgia horticulturist.
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Invaders 08/14/08
Are invasive plants terrorizing your yard or business? Learn more about how to control them at a Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council workshop Sept. 19-20 at the Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville, Ga.
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Fire ant control 08/14/08
When it comes to killing fire ants, one University of Georgia expert dances around the problem. UGA Cooperative Extension entomologist Dan Suiter recommends the Texas two-step approach to controlling fire ants.
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Cover crops 08/14/08
Rather than letting summer vegetables die out and leaving the soil exposed, a much better idea is to consider planting a winter cover crop. Cover crops are usually grasses or legumes, such as clover, planted on the existing garden site to help hold and build up the soil.
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Fall garden 08/14/08
This year’s edition of the fall garden packet includes eight articles on topics ranging from saving water and killing fire ants to planting fall vegetables and cover crops.
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Bioenergy conference 08/14/08
With abundant biomass, cutting-edge research and a strong agricultural base, Georgia is becoming a U.S. alternative fuel leader, said Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue in Tifton, Ga., Aug. 12.
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Southern favorite 08/13/08 Sharon Dowdy
As far as good eats go, the rutabaga ranks up there with the collard green and black-eyed pea to most Southerners. If you like the tuberous treat, now is the time to plant it, says a University of Georgia horticulturist.