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Do fall chores now for spring garden later
Just because you have eaten all the cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini you can stand doesn't mean it's time to give up on your garden. If you aren’t planting a fall vegetable garden, make sure you do a few things now to ensure your garden plot will be ready in the spring.
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Plan now for spring-flowering bulbs
“Georgia is a great place to grow bulbs,” said University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist Paul Thomas. “Most species on the market do well here, and they are drought tolerant.
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Flowering bulb favorites
“I absolutely adore hyacinths,” said Paul Thomas, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension horticulturist. “I’ve found that a good grouping of hyacinths puts a fragrance all over the garden. I love paperwhites for the same reason. I like to have my nose in the garden.”
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Clean and prune to extend crop yield
As the summer comes to an end, most gardeners may be growing tired of tending and harvesting their vegetable garden. Before you pack up your hoe and rake, there are a few things you can do to extend your harvest and prepare for next year’s garden.
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Fall mulching on a budget
Your plants need a warm bed just as much as you do with winter approaching, but you shouldn't have to break the bank to get the job done right. Homemade mulch lets you cut costs without sacrificing your landscape and garden.
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Plant crops now to feed crops later
If tending your summer garden has you exhausted and ready for a break, consider planting a cover crop before storing your garden tools for the winter. A cover crop can give your garden a neat appearance and help protect the soil from erosion.
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Experts discuss breaking US's oil addiction
No single renewable energy source, such as biofuel, solar or wind, will break the country’s massive dependence on foreign oil.
Use tweezers to remove ticks. Pinch the tick close to the mouthparts to remove as much as possible. If the tick head is left behind, don't worry. Having a tick attach itself to your skin is like having a thorn. Your body will expel it over time. CAES News
Use tweezers to remove ticks. Pinch the tick close to the mouthparts to remove as much as possible. If the tick head is left behind, don't worry. Having a tick attach itself to your skin is like having a thorn. Your body will expel it over time.
With a little effort, you can nix ticks
Spending time camping, hiking or hunting can be fun and relaxing. Just make sure you don’t get hooked up with a blood-sucking travel partner, says a University of Georgia expert.
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Getting a taste of blueberries
Most consumers agree that crispness and sweetness are the two most important things they want in a tasty blueberry. But all ages and sexes don’t agree on what makes for a good overall berry, says a University of Georgia expert.

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