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Crops on Olympic 'Farm' 07/15/96
In early July, construction workers and volunteers from across Georgia were toiling in the heat of downtown Atlanta. Fighting a looming deadline, they were building the structure that will house the Showcase of Southern Agriculture in Centennial Olympic Park.
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Secretive Bug Withering 07/15/96
Drought symptoms seem unmistakable. Withering, brown and poorly developed plants all point to a lack of water. But a tiny insect is fooling Georgia farmers.
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Southern-Style Gardens Still Taste the Best 07/15/96
Growing up and living all my life in the South, I know what fresh vegetables taste like. Our family ate what we grew. We also ate what was in season.
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Olympic Tree Brings Back Poignant Memories 07/15/96
A tree is a great way to remember an event like the Olympics. A living, growing tree helps refocus fading memories.
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Water Your Landscape Without Water 07/08/96
Your city or county has banned or restricted outdoor water use. But you've invested big bucks in your landscape. How can you water it without water?
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Lower Energy Bills 07/08/96
The heat is on. And if your air-conditioner is off, or just not running efficiently, you or your wallet are suffering.
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Watering Right More than Turning On Sprinkler 07/08/96
Summer in Georgia means sweltering heat and widely scattered showers and thunderstorms. Your neighbor could get an inch of rain in their yard, while yours stays bone dry. "These isolated showers are usually just not enough to keep a yard green," said Kerry Harrison
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Eating Fruits, Veggies May Prevent Cancer 07/08/96
Summer's fresh vegetables and fruits bathe your taste buds in fabulous flavors. And they're chock full of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.
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Invader from the Wild Garden 07/01/96
Some animal is living in my attic," the caller said. "I've collected the droppings -- can you tell me what they are?" "Bring them over," I said, and in due course the droppings were delivered. They were about half an inch long, and shorter than rat droppings.
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Recycling Nature's Treasures 07/01/96
But will it be at the landfill or as nutritious food for your landscape? "Georgia landfills are filling up and closing. Yard refuse, especially grass clippings, is one of the major problems we face," said Wayne McLaurin.