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Pick varieties resistant to virus Posted on 02/21/08 by Terry Kelley

Whether it’s a drought, late freeze or whitefly outbreak, something always seems to be challenging gardeners to find a way to make a crop.

Georgia oranges? Posted on 02/21/08 by Sharon Omahen

In a state known for peaches, home gardeners can grow oranges and other citrus fruits if they live in coastal or extreme southern portions of Georgia.

Add new colors, tastes to your garden Posted on 02/21/08 by Kristen Plank

Are you tired of planting the same garden vegetable year after year? A University of Georgia horticulturist says spice up your harvest by planting a diverse variety of vegetables and fruits.

From garden to grub: Put your harvest on the table Posted on 02/21/08 by Kristen Plank

If you’re a gardening novice and a vegetable lover, a University of Georgia vegetable specialist suggests planting your first garden in beans, corn, tomatoes and eggplant.

From garden to grub: Ratatouille brings vegetables to table Posted on 02/21/08 by Kristen Plank

Many people grow gardens for the sole purpose of planting and watching their flowers grow. There’s another reason for getting your gloves dirty: growing your own dinner.

The lowdown on chiggers Posted on 02/21/08 by Elmer Gray

After a hard morning of cleaning low-lying vegetation, gardeners aren’t the only ones looking for lunch. Chances are, they’ve already been feasted on by a few chiggers.

Comeback plant wins winter annual gold medal Posted on 02/21/08 by Bodie Pennisi

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) was a popular plant in my grandmother’s garden. Today, thanks to the introduction of the Amazon series, this winter annual winner is making a dramatic comeback.

Pride of Augusta a great vine for all of Georgia Posted on 02/21/08 by Gary L. Wade

Gardeners are always searching for ways to disguise a fence, create privacy, cast shade over a patio or add low-maintenance color to the landscape. A Carolina jessamine variety known as Pride of Augusta fits the bill so well that it was named the 2008 Georgia Gold Medal winner for evergreen vines.

Widow spiders: Why gardeners wear work gloves Posted on 02/21/08 by Stephanie Schupska

The black widow spider weaving its web in a home’s dark, dusty corner probably did not eat her mate.

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