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05 Southern peas 02/22/07
Growing southern peas is a great Southern tradition in the garden. Gardeners know these longtime mainstays as black-eyed peas, creams, crowders, field peas, cowpeas or just peas.
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06 Pick a peck of pickles 02/22/07
Countless gardeners have planted cucumbers with one thought in mind: pickles. Cucumbers are easy to grow, said George Boyhan. "But they do require some space to spread out," he said.
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07 Little big garden 02/22/07
You don't have to have a lot of room to plant a vegetable garden. With a little effort, you can turn a small space into a great place to grow plenty of fresh produce.
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08 Garden diseases 02/22/07
Most vegetables are susceptible to many diseases in Georgia, says a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert. But home gardeners can do a few things to keep these diseases away and help ensure a bountiful harvest
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09 Trellis garden 02/22/07
Veteran gardeners know there are constantly chores to be done in the vegetable garden. An important one to remember once your garden is growing later this spring is trellising.
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10 Soil testing 02/22/07
When garden fever hits, it's easy to think about exciting things such as heirloom tomatoes, new varieties and the latest in garden implements. Soil testing seems to get swept under the rug as boring to most folks. That's a big mistake.
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11 Insect-control options 02/22/07
Controlling insects in your vegetable garden can be a challenge. From nonchemical to strict scheduling or "washday" applications of insecticides, the approaches to insect control are as varied as the people who garden.
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12 Growing pecans 02/22/07
Growing pecans is as much an art as a science. It requires knowledge, skill and a little luck. For yard and home garden trees, three keys to growing pecans are variety, water and fertilization.
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13 Backyard berries 02/22/07
Producing your own delicious small fruits such as blueberries, blackberries and raspberries isn't as hard as you might think, said University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Gerard Krewer. Berries are among the best home garden fruits for small spaces.
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14 Container garden 02/22/07
Keeping a garden watered, weeded and thriving isn't easy, especially if you have a 40-hour workweek and limited yard space. But "instant garden appeal" is only a few containers away, says Bodie Pennisi.