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Sweet summer 04/26/07
This week on 'Gardening In Georgia,' host Walter Reeves gives advice on growing annuals and vegetables, pruning peaches and growing sweet corn.
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Green up time 04/26/07
If your home lawn is planted in centipede turfgrass, you may have noticed it changing colors lately. University of Georgia experts say this is a natural occurrence that has resulted from Georgia's unusual springtime weather.
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Southern conifers 04/26/07
When most Deep South gardeners think about conifers, they picture pollen-pumping pine trees dropping messy cones in their yards.
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Extreme drought 04/24/07
Extreme drought conditions have developed across southeast and south-central Georgia. Another week with little or no rain and temperatures in the 70s and 80s have led to worsening drought conditions statewide.
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Kid friendly 04/19/07
Learn about digging tools, building bogs, versitile viburnums and how to make a garden caterpillar from clay pots string and paint on "Gardening In Georgia."
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Ag tag 04/19/07
Sports fans and animal lovers, make room. A new specialty license plate is available to Georgia drivers, and this one benefits students in two of the state's most popular youth groups.
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Outdoor watering 04/19/07
The director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a level two drought response statewide, permitting outdoor watering only in the morning on designated days.
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Organic learning 04/19/07 Stephanie Schupska
Sales of organic foods have exploded, moving the industry from a niche market to a nationwide phenomenon. In 1989, organic foods accounted for $1.25 billion in U.S. sales. By 2005, that number had jumped to $14 billion. This booming industry needs a steady stream of skilled, educated workers like Erica Mehan.
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Frozen to the bud 04/18/07
Many Georgia landscapes and gardens suffered freeze damage in recent weeks. Some plants won't recover, but others can be easily repaired.
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Severe drought 04/17/07
Severe drought conditions have developed across northwest and southeast Georgia. The remainder of the state is still in moderate to mild drought, except the lower Flint River Valley, which is abnormally dry for the middle of April.