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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Free pine straw 08/31/06
Georgia pines have started raining pine straw early this year. And yes, somebody has to rake it all up. But pine straw can be more of a blessing than a chore.
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Winter nap 08/31/06
You've harvested the last of the summer veggies, and you're ready to hang up your hoe and spade until spring.
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Fall vegetables 08/31/06
The dog days of summer are beginning to give way to crisper fall air. But this doesn't mean the gardening season is over. It's still possible to grow crops well into the fall and even through the winter in much of Georgia.
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Move over, pansy 08/31/06
When it comes to picking fall flowers, University of Georgia horticulturist Paul Thomas walks right past the pansies and over to the packets of violas. The pansy’s distant, smaller cousin is what he relies on give his winter garden color.
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Fall for spring 08/31/06
You know you look forward to the annual flourish of flowers in the spring. Everybody does. But the brightest display of blooms in your yard will depend on a little effort now.
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Cole critters 08/31/06
As fall nears so does the time to plant cole crops like cabbage, collards, greens, broccoli and Brussel sprouts. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones who like the taste of greens on a cool fall night. So do insects.
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Amaryllis 08/30/06
Amaryllises have become known as a Christmastime flower as many home gardeners give and receive their bulbs as holiday gifts. But you don’t have to wait until spring to plant them.
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Cozy plants 08/30/06
Instead of spending your fall dragging leaves to the curb, consider using them as a blanket for your plants. Winter is approaching, and your plants need a warm bed just as much as you do.
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Snake calls 08/24/06
Someone recently came by my office and brought a harmless mud snake for me to see. I thought I would show the secretaries the snake, too. Big mistake!
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Summery landscape 08/24/06
If your landscape plants look wilted day after day and all those stressed plants are taking your extra time and water, maybe it's time to redo parts of your landscape.