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Put some thought into teacher thank-yous Posted on 05/14/08 by Sharon Omahen

In the past 24 years, Earny Miller has accumulated more than 50 coffee mugs, which are proudly displayed at her parents’ home. They were all gifts from her students.

Produce prices too high? Grow your own Posted on 05/08/08 by J. Faith Peppers

Food prices are climbing. But gardeners can cut costs by turning a corner of their yard into a personal produce stand, says a University of Georgia expert.

Get sod ready on next “Gardening in Georgia” Posted on 05/08/08 by Kristen Plank, Stephanie Schupska

Learn how to prepare the yard for sod instillation and to “clone” plants on “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” on May 21 and 24.

Water efficiency workshop May 21 in Atlanta Posted on 05/08/08 by Stephanie Schupska

Anyone who wants to learn how to turn water efficiency into a financially sound investment should attend a water efficiency workshop May 21-22 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.

Capture rain May 20 in Watkinsville Posted on 05/08/08 by Stephanie Schupska

The Rain Harvesting Workshop and Accreditation Program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at the Oconee County Civic Center in Watkinsville, Ga.

Insect scouting reveals pests Posted on 05/08/08 by Sharon Omahen

If you want to control insects in your landscape, a University of Georgia expert says you have to be a good scout. But remember, a little damage won’t hurt.

Community gardens popular in metro Atlanta Posted on 05/08/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Whether their motivation is feeding their families or beefing up their wallets, more than ever Atlantans are coming together to plant community gardens, says a University of Georgia garden expert.

Composting can conserve water in gardens, landscape Posted on 05/01/08 by April Reese Sorrow

Composting not only saves water in landscapes and gardens, it creates plant food from trash, says a University of Georgia expert.

UGA experts share composting recipes May 6 Posted on 05/01/08 by April Reese Sorrow

As part of National Composting Week, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents and Athens Clarke-County Recycling will teach citizens about composting at the State Botanical Garden on May 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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