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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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16 Seeded Cut Flowers
Most gardeners have to have planned ahead to cut flowers from their gardens to actually harvest them without guilt. That never seemed to bother my grandmother, though.
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17 Best Ga. Flowers
Here are just a few of the many wildflowers that produce excellent cut flowers in Georgia:
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18 Ga. Gardening Challenge
For newcomers, gardening in Georgia can be challenging. Still, Georgia gardeners grow great lawns, stunning flowers and excellent vegetables. Those who are patient, select the right plants and manipulate the soil and microclimate are amply rewarded.
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19 Thirsty Turf
Just like trees, shrubs, pets and even humans, turf grasses need water to survive. The perception that turf is a water consumer is correct, but we're all water consumers.
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20 Lawn gifts
In your yard, you may consider mowing a necessary evil. But when you do it right, mowing can be the single greatest contributor to a good-looking lawn.
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21 Soils key
Productive soil is the single most important factor in successful gardening. Since few of us are blessed with perfect soil, we need to know how to improve what we have.
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22 Helpful math
I realize most people my age have long forgotten about prime numbers, lowest common denominators, finding multiples and maybe even dividing fractions. But we'll always have to do math.
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23 Swarms normal
Swarming is often the first sign of termite trouble a homeowner sees. But if you see one, don't panic. A natural part of ants' and termites' regeneration process, swarming events are short-lived. Even if it is termites, there's time to respond properly.
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24 It's just a snake.
Why is it that some people lose control and go berserk at the sight of a harmless snake?
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Safe Well Water?
If your home drinking water comes from your local water authority, you have assurance that it's safe to drink. But what if it comes from your own drilled or bored well? How do you know then if it's safe?