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Alabama mad cow doesn’t suggest nationwide spread Posted on 03/15/06 by Stephanie Schupska

From Washington to Texas and now in Alabama — it may seem as if mad cow disease is making a migration to Georgia. But that’s not how it works, says a University of Georgia expert.

Transplanting rules make garden more successful Posted on 03/14/06 by Dan Rahn

Many vegetable plants start life indoors, then move outside to the garden. For those plants, a University of Georgia scientist says some transplanting rules of thumb can make your garden much more successful.

Engorged bird tick on cedar waxwing

Engorged bird tick on cedar waxwing

Scientists asking a favor: send bird ticks Posted on 03/14/06 by Dan Rahn

If you're into birding or just enjoy watching the action at your bird feeders, some scientists have a request: look for ticks.

Oranges, grapefruits and tangerines from Georgia? Posted on 03/09/06 by Sharon Omahen

David Dowdy harvested enough tangerines from his backyard tree to give a small basketful to each of his family members. That may not impress you, except that Dowdy lives in Georgia, not Florida.

Get your Irish up, not your weight on St. Paddy's Posted on 03/09/06 by J. Faith Peppers

If you just can't turn your back on Irish-American St. Patrick's Day traditions like corned beef and green beer, counteract it with some Irish exercise.

As American as a green St. Patrick’s Day Posted on 03/09/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Green beer isn’t Irish. Neither is corned beef and cabbage. But along with green rivers and green clothes, they define an American Saint Patrick’s Day. Across the ocean on March 17, many Irish will probably fill their pots with the customary lamb and potatoes.

Early planting decisions important to pecan trees Posted on 03/09/06 by Dan Rahn

Before you even plant a new pecan tree, you may have already decided its success, says a University of Georgia scientist.

Vidalia Onion Field Day April 6 near Lyons, Ga. Posted on 03/02/06 by Dan Rahn

Growers will get a look at organic Vidalia onions and other research results at the annual Vidalia Onion Field Day April 6 near Lyons, Ga.

Resist spring fever in the vegetable garden Posted on 03/02/06 by Dan Rahn

There isn't a vaccine for spring fever. But if you develop a little resistance of your own, experts say you'll prevent some problems when sunny days start drawing you toward your garden.

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