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Blueberry Lovers 09/30/96
Every summer, blueberry lovers everywhere await the arrival of this sweet Georgia crop. Some of them, willing to pay a little extra, don't wait that long. "Southern highbush blueberries ripen in April and May," said Gerard Krewer.
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Prepare Garden Tools for Winter 09/30/96
Your garden may be about ready for a long winter's nap, but your work isn't done. Don't forget to tuck your gardening tools into bed for the winter, too. A little bit of attention now will reap rewards of years of good service from gardening tools.
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Georgia Tobacco Pressed for Packaging Alternative 09/30/96
There had to be a better way for farmers to package tobacco. "A nationwide tobacco advisory committee told growers and warehousemen they need to find a better marketing package," said J. Michael Moore.
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Many Private Wells Open to Contaminants 09/23/96
Protect your head. Everybody knows that. That's why cyclists and football players wear helmets. But a wellhead -- the part of a water well you can see -- needs protection, too.
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Foliage Show, Bring Mountains to You 09/23/96
Soon floods of people will be pouring over north Georgia. It's the annual fall foliage exhibition in Nature's mountain gallery.
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Late-Summer, Fall Fruits for Wild Garden 09/23/96
I've often heard folks complain about two problems with fruit trees in their yards. One is that mammals or birds are eating the fruit. "How do we stop this?" they ask.
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Children Dig Up and Bring Back Plantation 09/23/96
School children attending the 4-H environmental education program have been digging in the dirt and coming up with history.
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Just How Dangerous Are Pesticides? 09/23/96
Imagine, for a moment, a world without pesticides. Insects would roam freely through your home, lawn and garden. They would feast happily on flour and other stored food, your prized tomatoes and gorgeous petunias.
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Bring Your Fall Herb Garden Indoors 09/16/96
As summer fades to fall, don't let your garden just wither away. Bring a bit of sun inside. "A lot of the herbs from summer gardens can be brought inside for the winter if you have a nice sunny space," said Wayne McLaurin
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Leaf Season Composting 09/16/96
Leaf season conjures up cooler days and aching muscles. But it doesn't have to mean mountains of trash. Think of leaves as free mulch. "Why pay for pine straw when leaf mulch is free?" said Wayne McLaurin.