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Packing for plants 11/14/02
Any move requires packing to ease the transition. Moving plants is no different. But instead of packing stuff, you have to pack the roots for the move.
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'Rivers Alive' 11/14/02
It was a beautiful Saturday on the banks of the Chattahoochee. The sky was clear. The air temperature in the 50s, but quickly warmed into the 60s. It was a shame that the riverbank was so trashy.
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Ag Terrorism 11/14/02
While many know of the threat terrorism poses to Americans, few consider the hazards of agroterrorism. Generally defined as maliciously using biological agents as weapons against the agricultural industry, an agroterrorist attack can use pathogens, pests or toxins.
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A bird's-eye view. 11/14/02
TIFTON, Ga. -- Farmers have to keep a sharp eye on their fields. A lot can go wrong if they don't. But to really see and understand a situation, you sometimes have to step back from it. Or step up. Way up.
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Just in case 11/13/02
The U.S. food and water supply could become targets of terrorism, and scientists in Georgia are preparing for such attacks. A joint venture between Georgia Tech Research Institute and University of Georgia has formed the Center for Security of Agriculture and the Environment.
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Two are better than one 11/08/02
Keeping your lawn vibrant and green year-round may take more than one grass. And you can have just that by overseeding your warm-season grass with a cool-season variety.
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Greenhouse program 11/07/02
To help greenhouse managers grow better plants at better prices, the University of Georgia and others will offer the Regional Greenhouse Management Seminar Nov. 14 in Dallas, Ga.
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Cotton boll blues 11/07/02
Georgia cotton farmers "can't win for losing." Struggling with the drought all summer, they finally began getting plenty of rain this fall, precisely when they needed lots of sunshine.
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Weed 'em and eat 11/07/02
From dandelion to wild garlic, many of the weeds gardeners despise can provide interesting dining. Some are very common in Georgia gardens and landscapes.
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Landscape wonder 11/07/02
It's incredibly easy to grow. No need to fertilize or even water it. It's beautiful in the spring, summer and fall and can be grown in many forms. It even provides seeds for the birds. So why isn't it popular in the landscape?