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UGA researchers share test results at field day Posted on 08/21/08 by April Reese Sorrow

A grand re-opening ceremony complete with a field day was held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Southeast Research and Education Center in Midville, Ga.

Drought reduces insect, disease pressure Posted on 08/21/08 by Sharon Dowdy

Gardeners and landscapers are pleased with the drought for at least one reason. It has diminished the Japanese beetle population.

TV viewers may need to purchase converter box Posted on 08/18/08 by Helena Atwater

Television is going digital on Feb.17, 2009. People who receive analog broadcasts will need to make some changes by then to continue to receive the free programming.

Native plants Posted on 08/14/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Gardeners who want to add a little native flare to their landscapes should check out a new publication by experts with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.

Fall vegetable crops Posted on 08/14/08 by Terry Kelley

The dog days of summer will soon give way to crisper fall air. But this doesn't mean the gardening season is over. In parts of Georgia, gardeners can still grow crops well into the fall and even through the winter.

Fall garden maintenance Posted on 08/14/08 by Terry Kelley

It’s been a long, hot summer and vegetable gardening has become more work than reward. You may be ready to hang up the hoe and spade for the winter, but don’t quit just yet. Some fall garden maintenance will help you avoid several problems next spring.

Plant now and save water Posted on 08/14/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Most Georgians are aware of the importance of conserving water, both inside and outside the home. In the landscape, a great way to save water is by planting during the cooler fall season, says a University of Georgia horticulturist.

Georgia invasive plant workshop Sept. 19-20 in Gainesville Posted on 08/14/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Are invasive plants terrorizing your yard or business? Learn more about how to control them at a Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council workshop Sept. 19-20 at the Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainesville, Ga.

Don't dance around fire ant control Posted on 08/14/08 by Stephanie Schupska

When it comes to killing fire ants, one University of Georgia expert dances around the problem. UGA Cooperative Extension entomologist Dan Suiter recommends the Texas two-step approach to controlling fire ants.

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