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'Winter Cleaning' Better 01/23/98
Spring cleaning is a time-honored tradition. In the yard, though, a University of Georgia scientist said "winter cleaning" is a better idea. "You can prevent a lot of spring problems by doing some work now," said Taft Eaker.
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Veggies Help Dieters 01/14/98
If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight or get healthier, a University of Georgia scientist said vegetables play a key role. "Vegetables are so low in calories!" said Gail Hanula.
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Potato-planting Time 01/14/98
Many Georgia gardeners aim to have tilled their gardens and planted their "seed" potatoes on or around Valentine's Day. Others will be lucky to have them planted by tax time.
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Post-holiday Dieters 01/07/98
As soon as the overindulging ends, holiday frolickers swarm into commercial weight-loss centers or starve themselves at home, intent on shedding the pounds they've gained.
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Census of Agriculture 01/07/98
U.S. farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 2 to report their 1997 operations to be counted in the 25th Census of Agriculture. The census offers a complete accounting of U.S. farm production.
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Save Your Poinsettia! 12/22/97
When the holidays are over and you pack away the decorations, don't pitch the poinsettia plant. If you're up for a challenge, this year's poinsettia could become a part of your holiday decorations next year.
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Soggy Fields Soak Up Profits 12/22/97
Unusually wet fall weather has Georgia wheat farmers planting their smallest crops in almost 20 years, said a University of Georgia agronomist. "We're hoping farmers can get 250,000 to 280,000 acres planted this year," said Dewey Lee.
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Georgia Palm Collection in Savannah 12/22/97
One of the largest collections of palms in the Southeast is planned for the University of Georgia Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens in Savannah, the University announced this week.
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Selecting the Best Garden Varieties 12/22/97
How bountiful will your garden harvest be this spring? You can't be certain since you can't predict the kind of growing season we'll have. But you can be certain that the better-adapted the varieties you plant, the better your chances of reaping a bountiful harvest.
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Rain Spoiling Georgia's Cotton Crop 12/17/97
When rain keeps on dropping, you can't pick very much cotton. Cotton that gets wet loses its value. And, for Georgia farmers, that's no reason to whistle Dixie. "We've had over 20 inches of rain since Sept. 25," said Steve Brown.