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Georgia Garlic 09/02/98
No one knows where the cultivated garlic we know today came from. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Romans and Chinese wrote about it. Whatever its origin, though, garlic has captured the interest of gardeners and cooks alike.
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Unwelcome Fungus 09/02/98
Welcome rains have Georgia's peanuts, cotton, pastures and yards growing again. But one emerging plant isn't so welcome: mushrooms. A University of Georgia scientist said they're popping up in yards all over the state. "We see mushrooms emerge when rain comes after an extended dry period," said Ed Brown.
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Great Ga. Chives 09/02/98
Diners find chives chipped on baked potatoes, sauteed in stir-fries or sizzled on steaks. But don't reserve chives' delicate flavor for fine dining. Use them in your kitchen, fresh from your fall herb garden.
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Muscadines Back. 09/02/98
Muscadine season is back. And it's been a long wait. Most fruits are now available nearly year-round, because they're grown somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere during our winter season -- but not muscadines.
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Raised-Bed Gardening. 09/02/98
Gardening in raised beds instead of conventional rows is becoming more and more popular. It's easy to see why.
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Analyze Tomato Crop 09/02/98
What about your tomato crop this year? Was it good, bad or awful? Fall is a good time for a full evaluation of your effort. Did you grow one of the standards or try anything new? Were you happy with the cultivar grown? If not, remember that next year and try a different one.
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Arrugula 08/26/98
Arrugula (Eruca sativa Mill) is one of the "designer" greens that has been around for centuries and is coming back into vogue with the salad crowd.
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Fall Fire Ant Killin' 08/26/98
Fire ants have been laying low this summer, retreating to the cool of their homes deep in the soil. But as the days grow cooler, fire ants find renewed vigor.
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Georgia Lettuce 08/26/98
University of Georgia professor Wayne McLaurin says Georgians can grow all types of lettuces except iceberg. The one exception is OK with him
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Collards 08/26/98
Who'd have ever thought collards had an interesting history dating back to prehistoric times? That's right. Washed down, cooked up, piled up by the side of a slab of cornbread: collards.