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Water lilies for your water garden Posted on 06/07/07 by Sharon Omahen

A water garden wouldn't be complete without the flowers and pads provided by water lilies. A University of Georgia expert says Georgia's climate allows most home gardeners to grow both hardy and tropical lilies.

UGA scientist sleuthing secrets of sorghum traits Posted on 06/07/07 by Stephanie Schupska

Say "sorghum" in many parts of Georgia, and the topic may turn to the values of sorghum syrup. Wait a few years, though, and that same biscuit-topper may be the center of a biofuels discussion.

Field day at Vidalia onion research farm June 21 Posted on 06/07/07 by Dan Rahn

Melons, pumpkins, peppers and tomatoes will take the spotlight in a twilight summer field day June 21 at the Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center.

Urban farming highlights 'Gardening in Georgia' Posted on 06/06/07 by J. Faith Peppers

Agriculture isn't just farming. In urban Georgia, it's caring for a lawn, choosing the best plants for a landscape or using homeowner pesticides properly. Find out more on "Gardening in Georgia" June 14 and 16, on your local Georgia Public Broadcasting station.

BB&T, Fowler make history with unique endowment Posted on 06/06/07 by J. Faith Peppers

For decades, Georgia's rural counties have searched for partners to help solve social, economic and academic issues at home. Jasper County found help in an area philanthropist and a community bank.

Drought eases in some areas, intensifies in others Posted on 06/04/07 by David E. Stooksbury

Beneficial rains from the remains of tropical storm Barry brought much needed rain to south-central, southeast, and east-central Georgia over the weekend. Much of the remainder of the state had little to no rainfall, so drought conditions improved in parts of the state while worsening in others.

Extremely dry May sets records in Georgia Posted on 06/01/07 by David E. Stooksbury

An extremely dry May is setting low rainfall records across Georgia. May is traditionally one of the drier months, with rainfall normally averaging 3 to 4 inches across the state.

Sparks named associate dean of UGA Extension Posted on 05/31/07 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia native Beverly Sparks will become the associate dean for extension of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences on June 1. CAES Dean and Director J. Scott Angle made the announcement today.

Avalanche of blossom end rot could hit tomatoes Posted on 05/31/07 by Terry Kelley

In the garden, you see the perfect shape of a red-ripe tomato, and your mouth starts to water. But your feathers fall when you see its blackened, sunken bottom.

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