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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Window Boxes.
On "Gardening in Georgia" April 27 and 29, host Walter Reeves will show how to use hydrogels to conserve moisture in window boxes. The gel, mixed with the soil, absorbs the water and releases it over time in the box.
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Chickens 'Talk.'
Summertime living has never been easy for chickens in Georgia. Heat stress takes a heavy toll every year. But a few "talking" chickens in a University of Georgia lab may soon change that.
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Water Better.
With the current drought expected to continue, the state's lawns could have a hard time staying alive this summer. A University of Georgia scientist says Georgians have a number of ways they can stretch their rain and irrigation further.
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Nonstop Color.
Soon the flush of spring color will fade in your landscape. So then what? On "Gardening in Georgia" April 20 and 22, host Walter Reeves will show how to keep nonstop color in your yard.
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Garden Patience.
Many of the vegetables we plant are from the tropics. They don't like cold soils and won't grow well in them. To get the best growth, then, plant all transplants and seeds within a certain soil-temperature range.
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Herb Talk.
Herbs don't just have medicinal and culinary value. They can add beauty to your landscape, too. An April 27 seminar, sponsored by the University of Georgia Research & Education Garden in Griffin, Ga., will tell you how.
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Drip Is Best.
For the past several years, unsteady water supplies have caused stress in backyard gardens. This year is expected to be no different.
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May Compost.
Whether you're a home gardener or run a huge landfill, compost doesn't just happen. But a pair of University of Georgia events in early May can help you make composting work for you.
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Trees' Peril.
Tree experts say Georgia has a serious situation that needs dealing with now. Don't wait to start watering, they say. Many trees are already close to dying.
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Happy Plants.
Even in a normal year, Georgia has long, dry spells. Water usage soars, and so do those water bills. Some estimates show that half of the water a typical family uses is for landscape purposes.