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'Gardening' Pointers. 09/05/01
On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves has some pointers to enhance the beauty of your landscape and garden. And co-host Tara Dillard shows how to use rocks to create raised beds for plants.
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Stubborn Weeds. 08/29/01
Of about 20 plants in the sedge family in eastern North America, the genus Cyperus contains the worst weeds. The two most notable of those are yellow (Cyperus esculentus) and purple (Cyperus rotundus) nutsedge.
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Muscadine Meeting. 08/29/01
If you like muscadine grapes from your backyard or from the grocery counter, you'll find something of interest in the 2001 Georgia/South Carolina Muscadine Meeting and Field Day Sept. 28 in Griffin, Ga.
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Cotton Aid. 08/29/01
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently released its proposed version for a new farm bill. Though far from final, this version could benefit some Georgia cotton farmers, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Visible Drought. 08/29/01
A dry August has allowed Georgia's long-running drought to become visible again as pastures, row crops, lawns and gardens suffer from lack of water.
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Classroom Critters. 08/28/01
Back-to-school signs are everywhere: the return of school buses, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and the misery of head lice. University of Georgia entomologists have written new publications to help parents and schools fight the tiny critters.
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Die Devil Bugs. 08/28/01
Treating and retreating with head lice shampoos is not the answer. To treat your child's hair for head lice, follow these easy tips.
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Garden Statue. 08/26/01
On "Gardening in Georgia" this week, host Walter Reeves shows how to build a garden statue using clay pots. You've seen them in informal gardens. But how do you build one yourself?
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Produce Pantry. 08/22/01
You spend extra time at the supermarket selecting the perfect apples, pears, tomatoes and lettuce only to throw half of them away a few days later. But soon you'll be able to prolong the life of your produce with the help of the controlled-environment pantry.
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Feed Forum. 08/21/01
The first Feed Milling Forum Sept. 19 in Tifton, Ga., will provide workshops and the chance to share information and network with other feed-milling professionals.