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Fall vegetable gardens are cool to grow in Georgia Posted on 08/31/06 by Terry Kelley

The dog days of summer are beginning to give way to crisper fall air. But this doesn't mean the gardening season is over. It's still possible to grow crops well into the fall and even through the winter in much of Georgia.

Violas best choice for coloring winter landscape Posted on 08/31/06 by Stephanie Schupska

When it comes to picking fall flowers, University of Georgia horticulturist Paul Thomas walks right past the pansies and over to the packets of violas. The pansy’s distant, smaller cousin is what he relies on give his winter garden color.

Spring flower flourish depends on fall efforts Posted on 08/31/06 by Dan Rahn

You know you look forward to the annual flourish of flowers in the spring. Everybody does. But the brightest display of blooms in your yard will depend on a little effort now.

Common insects affecting cabbage and cole crops Posted on 08/31/06 by Alton N Sparks

As fall nears so does the time to plant cole crops like cabbage, collards, greens, broccoli and Brussel sprouts. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones who like the taste of greens on a cool fall night. So do insects.

Amaryllis bulbs can be planted in the fall, too Posted on 08/30/06 by Sharon Omahen

Amaryllises have become known as a Christmastime flower as many home gardeners give and receive their bulbs as holiday gifts. But you don’t have to wait until spring to plant them.

Natural blanket keeps plants alive over winter Posted on 08/30/06 by Gary L. Wade

Instead of spending your fall dragging leaves to the curb, consider using them as a blanket for your plants. Winter is approaching, and your plants need a warm bed just as much as you do.

Put out the unwelcome mat for snakes Posted on 08/24/06 by Willie O. Chance III

Someone recently came by my office and brought a harmless mud snake for me to see. I thought I would show the secretaries the snake, too. Big mistake!

Rework landscape with heat-tolerant trees, shrubs Posted on 08/24/06 by Jim Midcap

If your landscape plants look wilted day after day and all those stressed plants are taking your extra time and water, maybe it's time to redo parts of your landscape.

UGA engineers making poultry waste more useful Posted on 08/24/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Two and a half pounds of litter – that’s about how much one chicken produces in its lifetime. A team of University of Georgia scientists is working to turn the poultry state’s waste litter into a valuable alternative fuel product.

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