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Master Gardeners 06/14/07
Anyone can apply to be a Georgia Master Gardener, and on "Gardening in Georgia" June 21 and 23, Marco Fonseca tells how. This week the Georgia Public Broadcasting TV show also looks at mums and some unique ways to water your garden.
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Trading down 06/14/07
When the leading cause of death comes knocking at your door, you still have options.
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Plant detective 06/12/07
High fever, nausea and headaches are all signs that a person is ill. If you pay attention to the signs, your landscape plants will let you know when they're sick, too.
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Water lilies 06/07/07
A water garden wouldn't be complete without the flowers and pads provided by water lilies. A University of Georgia expert says Georgia's climate allows most home gardeners to grow both hardy and tropical lilies.
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Great grain 06/07/07
Say "sorghum" in many parts of Georgia, and the topic may turn to the values of sorghum syrup. Wait a few years, though, and that same biscuit-topper may be the center of a biofuels discussion.
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Vegetable field day 06/07/07
Melons, pumpkins, peppers and tomatoes will take the spotlight in a twilight summer field day June 21 at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center.
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Downtown digs 06/06/07
Agriculture isn't just farming. In urban Georgia, it's caring for a lawn, choosing the best plants for a landscape or using homeowner pesticides properly. Find out more on "Gardening in Georgia" June 14 and 16, on your local Georgia Public Broadcasting station.
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A Georgia first 06/06/07
For decades, Georgia's rural counties have searched for partners to help solve social, economic and academic issues at home. Jasper County found help in an area philanthropist and a community bank.
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Drought better, worse 06/04/07
Beneficial rains from the remains of tropical storm Barry brought much needed rain to south-central, southeast, and east-central Georgia over the weekend. Much of the remainder of the state had little to no rainfall, so drought conditions improved in parts of the state while worsening in others.
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Dry month gets drier 06/01/07
An extremely dry May is setting low rainfall records across Georgia. May is traditionally one of the drier months, with rainfall normally averaging 3 to 4 inches across the state.