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Headshot of Jeff Dorfman....2004 CAES News
Headshot of Jeff Dorfman....2004
Economic bed-rest, be patient
The recession ended in spring/summer 2009, but who can tell? The U.S. government hasn’t officially declared the recession over, but graphs put out by the Federal Reserve Board clearly show the recession ended last summer. While the recession is almost surely over for economists, most people are sure they are still in it.
"Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves. CAES News
"Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves.
Tasty garden treats on “Your Southern Garden” April 17
Spring gardens are now full of beautiful blooms, or eye candy for gardeners. But gardens can offer bountiful taste treats, too. Honey, herbs, tomatoes and blueberries highlight a savory episode of “Your Southern Garden with Walter Reeves” April 17 at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Krissy Slagle talks about houseplant care with "Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves. CAES News
Krissy Slagle talks about houseplant care with "Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves.
Gardening and gizmos on April 10 episode of "Your Southern Garden"
Can you garden in just a few square feet? Sure, if you space your plants appropriately. Find out all about square-foot gardening on “Your Southern Garden with Walter Reeves” April 10 at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Headshot of Jeff Dorfman....2004 CAES News
Headshot of Jeff Dorfman....2004
Employment, manufacturing and consumer confidence increasing
We just had a recession that lasted from fall 2007 until summer 2009. That’s rather long for a U.S. recession. But, notice I did use past tense. The recession is over.
A pair of hummingbirds fly around a feeder at a North Georgia home. CAES News
A pair of hummingbirds fly around a feeder at a North Georgia home.
Put out welcome mat for springtime hummingbirds
Hummingbirds will soon make their way back to Georgia after wintering in Central America. Welcome them to your house by providing their favorite plants and the right food in the right places.
A competitor warms up before his event at the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo in 2008. CAES News
A competitor warms up before his event at the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo in 2008.
UGA student rodeo is “Tough Enough”
The University of Georgia’s Block and Bridle Club is gearing up for the 36th annual Great Southland Stampede Rodeo, and that’s meant some sleepless nights for rodeo chairman Ashley Buford.
Members of professional agricultural sorority Sigma Alpha planted a pizza garden at Charles Ellis Elementary School in Savannah, Ga., in March 2010. CAES News
Members of professional agricultural sorority Sigma Alpha planted a pizza garden at Charles Ellis Elementary School in Savannah, Ga., in March 2010.
UGA students put agriculture knowledge to work in school garden
A group of college students spending a weekend at the beach is a common occurrence. Having them take time out from sunbathing to weed a community garden is rare.
James Worley maintains turfgrass with a mower at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Griffin, Ga., July 26, 2005. CAES News
James Worley maintains turfgrass with a mower at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Griffin, Ga., July 26, 2005.
Golfers tee up at Southeast's best courses, fund turfgrass research
Golfers can bid online now to tee up at the most exclusive golf courses in the Southeast and help fund turfgrass research while doing it.
A redbud tree (cercis spp.) blooms during springtime on the UGA Griffin Campus CAES News
A redbud tree (cercis spp.) blooms during springtime on the UGA Griffin Campus
Spring starts cool, dry in Georgia
Spring across most of Georgia started cooler and drier than normal, forcing flowering plants and trees to bud a week to two weeks later than usual.

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