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UGA’s Leclerc named Regents Professor Posted on 03/12/09 by J. Faith Peppers

Monique Y. Leclerc, a professor of crop and soil science in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been named a Regents Professor for her internationally recognized studies on atmospheric biogeosciences and climate change.

Healthy strategies to survive eating out Posted on 03/12/09 by Connie Crawley

Do you eat out frequently? If so, you are probably eating more fat and calories than you realize. Many restaurant meals are filled with calories and fat. But heeding a few healthy strategies can make eating away from home less harmful to your health and waistline.

Be prepared: 2009 tax advice Posted on 03/12/09 by April Reese Sorrow

April 15, the 2009 tax deadline, is near. Remember, not all tax services are the same and that some things have changed, say financial experts with the University of Georgia.

Strawberries strong enough to withstand cold Posted on 03/12/09 by Sharon Dowdy

Georgia’s strawberry crop wasn’t damaged much by the recent cold snap and snowfall that hit the state’s midsection. Strawberry blooms can withstand cold temperatures because of plant genetics and farmer action.

New season of 'Gardening in Georgia' coming to GPB Posted on 03/12/09 by J. Faith Peppers

For winning gardening advice, tune into the new season of “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves,” starting Saturday, April 4. The show’s 10th season will air on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations across the state each Saturday at 12:30 p.m., repeating Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and again on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through the end of October.

Grammy-winner highlights first Clovers & Co. benefit Posted on 03/12/09 by Stephanie Schupska

Country songwriter Hillary Lindsey is best known for composing award-winning songs for other singers. But on Saturday, March 21, at the first Georgia 4-H Clovers & Co. Benefit, she’ll be singing the songs she’s penned. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga.

Spring’s best time to find invasive cogongrass Posted on 03/09/09 by Brad Haire

Cogongrass can completely take over a forested area, smothering out all other vegetation and changing the ecosystem. It’s a widespread problem in several Southern states. But not in Georgia -- yet, says a University of Georgia forestry expert.

Severe weather outbreaks unusual for February Posted on 03/06/09 by Pam Knox

Temperatures were slightly above normal and rainfall was below normal for most of Georgia in February, according to data collected by the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network and the National Weather Service.

Watering program helps Georgians save water, lawns Posted on 03/05/09 by Stephanie Schupska

Georgians are taking water conservation seriously, saving up to 180 million gallons per day in counties under the level 4 drought category. And many of these people still give their plants the water they need to grow.

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