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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Business skills classes 08/31/05
There's money to be made in landscapes. But like the "gold in them thar hills," there's much to be learned about the kind of business needed to extract that money.
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Green Industry Updates 08/31/05
It can be mind-boggling trying to keep up with all the new production practices, products and plants in nursery, greenhouse and landscape businesses. Fortunately, there's always the Georgia-Florida Green Industry Updates.
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Cook then eat 08/31/05
Most Americans now know better than to eat raw eggs. If you eat raw cookie dough or lick beaters slathered with cake batter, it’s the same as slurping down a raw egg. Don’t do it, University of Georgia food safety experts warn.
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DIY landscape program 08/31/05
You want your yard to not only look its best but be its best at meeting your family's needs. You just don't know enough about landscape design to create a place that does that. Cheer up. The University of Georgia has created a one-day program just for you.
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Dreading water 08/25/05
With the fall harvest set to begin, Georgia muscadine growers are warily eyeing Tropical Storm Katrina, hoping the tropical season will be kinder to them this year than last.
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Awaiting rain 08/25/05
Tropical storms during the growing season aren't always a welcome sight for farmers. But for some parts of parched south Georgia, the welcome mat is out to Katrina to bring in some rain.
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"Operation Boiled Peanuts" 08/24/05
They've been called to duty and are being deployed to Iraq next month. Their mission is simple: Provide Georgia soldiers a familiar taste of home. It's "Operation Boiled Peanuts."
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Composting easy 08/18/05
Vegetable gardens and landscapes alike can benefit from a generous dose of compost now and then. An excellent source of "slow release" nutrients, compost also loosens tight, compacted soils and helps them hold nutrients.
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Garden nap 08/18/05
Gardening may have been more work than reward during this long, hot summer. So now you're ready to hang up the hoe and spade for the winter. But don't quit just yet. Some fall maintenance will help you avoid problems next spring.
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Indoor garden 08/18/05
Spring and summer in Georgia are green and alive with color outdoors, but they don't last. Indoors, though, your garden can brighten your days year-round with the durable wonders of foliage plants.