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Timing is everything on ‘Gardening in Georgia’ Posted on 04/30/09 by J. Faith Peppers

The most often asked questions from gardeners begin with “Is it time to…?” On “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” May 9 and 13, show host Walter Reeves and his guests will answer a variety of questions on what to do in the garden and landscape.

Management, marketing focus of May beef cattle workshop Posted on 04/30/09 by Stephanie Schupska

Three universities are teaming up to help beef cattle producers better compete in today’s tough cattle market. The all-day Southeast Beef Cattle Management and Marketing Schools will be held May 12-14 throughout north Georgia.

Volatile spring weather whips Georgia crops Posted on 04/23/09 by Brad Haire

Torrential rains have flooded fields and freezing temperatures have shocked plants, turning spring into a roller-coaster weather ride for Georgia farmers.

Rainwater finds new use as toilet water Posted on 04/23/09 by Stephanie Schupska

“Most of our water demand could be supplied by harvested rainwater,” said Frank Henning, a former watershed agent with UGA Cooperative Extension. “It would be a win-win-win development. Rainwater harvesting can improve water conservation, reduce storm water problems and reduce the need to construct expensive reservoirs.”

Plant doctors identify diseases Posted on 04/23/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Mother Nature has blessed Georgia with an abundance of rain over the past month, leaving most areas drought-free. But all that moisture mixed with warm spring temperatures creates a perfect environment for landscape diseases.

Unpasteurized milk poses serious health risks Posted on 04/23/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Unpasteurized milk from cows, sheep or goats can carry dangerous bacteria that infect humans. People have contracted salmonella, E. coli, listeria and even rabies from consuming raw milk. It’s a risk people shouldn’t take, says a University of Georgia food specialist.

Rains come just in time for spring planting Posted on 04/16/09 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia’s last frost date has passed. And just in time for spring garden planting, rain has returned to Georgia. But those water-conservation habits learned during the drought can still be a sustainable way to keep landscapes healthy.

The handy-man special on ‘Gardening in Georgia’ Posted on 04/16/09 by Brad Haire, J. Faith Peppers

Learn how to build a bird house, a raised bed and an individual sprinkler-head irrigation system on “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” April 25.

Learn to control asthma attacks Posted on 04/15/09 by April Reese Sorrow

Do you or a family member suffer from asthma? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 23 million people, including 6.8 million children, have been diagnosed with asthma.

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