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Landscape bidding workshops March 13-14 in Athens Posted on 03/03/08 by Brad Haire

Landscape professionals who want to make sure they make the right bid for the job should attend computer software training workshops March 13 -14 at Conner Hall on the University of Georgia campus in Athens.

Dangerous imports Posted on 02/28/08 by Allie Byrd

In 2004, for the first time ever, the United States imported more food than it exported. If this trend continues, a University of Georgia expert predicts cases of foodborne illness will rise in the U.S.

Earth’s original satellite guides good gardening Posted on 02/28/08 by Terry Kelley

Farming and gardening by the signs, or phases, of the moon goes back to the days when dinosaur bones were tillage instruments.

Ice cream supports national 4-H program Posted on 02/28/08 by Sharon Omahen

If you love cupcakes, ice cream and 4-H, you’ll want to try Blue Bell’s latest creation, Centennial Cupcake. While satisfying your sweet tooth, you’ll be supporting the national 4-H program.

Tiny worms are underground root destroyers Posted on 02/28/08 by Sharon Omahen

Most garden pests can be seen crawling and nibbling their way across plants. But tiny subterranean pests could be attacking your garden without you knowing it.

Don’t let the ‘achoos’ keep you from gardening Posted on 02/21/08 by J. Faith Peppers

About one in five people suffer from allergies, many of them plant related. That doesn’t have to keep you indoors come spring, garden experts say.

Take-all root rot: A fungal plant pathogen of warm Posted on 02/21/08 by Holly A Thornton

In 2007, the University of Georgia Homeowner Integrated Pest Management Plant Disease Clinic saw a lot of turfgrass samples. Take-all root rot was the most frequent diagnosis for problems in homeowner lawns.

UGA clinic in business of diagnosing sick plants Posted on 02/21/08 by Holly A Thornton

If you've got plant disease problems, we've got answers at the UGA Homeowner IPM Plant Disease Clinic.

Gardeners can prevent some vegetable diseases Posted on 02/21/08 by Brad Haire

Georgia has a lot of vegetable diseases that can steal away bountiful harvests. But it’s not impossible for home gardeners to keep some of these diseases in check.

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