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Manure management can be challenging Posted on 06/06/08 by Sharon Omahen

The term “small farm” brings to mind anything from a couple of horses on several acres to a family dairy or feedlot. A June 20 Webcast has been scheduled to help small farmers deal with a large problem - manure.

Georgia native plant photo guide published Posted on 06/05/08 by April Reese Sorrow

It is impossible to describe the beauty of a Nodding Trillium to someone who has never seen one. A new field guide from the University of Georgia provides a pictorial hike through the Georgia Mountains and includes detailed descriptions of native plants like Foam Flower, Showy Orchids, Pink Lady’s Slipper and Nodding Trillium.

Rain provides water shortage solution Posted on 06/05/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Water bans may still be in place for many Georgia residents, but they can keep their gardens growing and lawns watered. All it takes is a roof, a gutter, a tank, a little rain and some ingenuity.

Water bottle safety a concern Posted on 06/05/08 by Allie Byrd

The safety of plastic water bottles continues to rise as an issue of concern to consumers. A University of Georgia expert says the key lies in using the right plastics the right way and keeping your water bottles sanitized.

Drought spreads to S. Ga., conditions may worsen Posted on 06/04/08 by David E. Stooksbury

If dry conditions persist, Georgia is in for a very hot summer. If the drought intensifies, temperatures across the mountains could reach into the middle to upper 90s while the piedmont bakes in the low 100s. Across the coastal plains temperatures in the 104 to 106 range may not be out of the question.

Is Martian soil moist? Posted on 05/29/08 by Sharon Omahen

A device borne from the need to test soil moisture around peanut plants is now being used to help test the soil on Mars.

Welcome to gardening country Posted on 05/29/08 by Matthew Chappell

You just moved to Georgia and purchased a fantastic home with a not-so-fantastic landscape. You immediately ask two questions: “Where do I start?” and “What about the drought do I need to know?”

Mrs. Georgia warns about lung cancer, radon Posted on 05/28/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Tiffany Hudak wears the crown because she is Mrs. Georgia 2008. She wears the bracelet on her wrist because she wants to bring awareness to lung cancer.

UGA institute focuses on better plants Posted on 05/22/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Creating new and improved plant varieties that are higher yielding, more disease resistant, nutritious or simply look better in landscapes is the focus of a new University of Georgia institute.

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