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UGA specialists urge Georgians to live well Posted on 03/02/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Started in 2002, Living Well Week is a time for special efforts to educate adults, youths and families on ways to better their lives inch by inch, dollar by dollar, day by day, said Chapman, a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension coordinator in the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Finding help for home turf Posted on 03/02/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Most lawns still lay sleeping, waiting for the sporadic weather to turn warm and stay there. But when those first few shoots poke out of the ground, homeowners across Georgia will be hunting for the easiest route to the perfect lawn.

Turfgrass 101 Posted on 03/02/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Georgia's plant hardiness zones cover a wide range, from the balmy climate of Savannah to the exhausting heat of Valdosta to the frigid temperatures of Blairsville. Because of Georgia's climate extremes, a grass like St. Augustinegrass that grows great in Tifton will have trouble surviving in Rome.

La Niña spring headed to Georgia? Posted on 02/23/06 by Sharon Omahen

Most Georgians probably don’t care much about weather patterns in the Pacific Ocean. But an unusually cold ocean surface there should bring warmer, drier weather here this spring.

What's a Vidalia onion? A perfect combination Posted on 02/23/06 by George E. Boyhan

Many folks are confused as to what a Vidalia onion is. Some think it's a variety of sweet onions. And there are many varieties of sweet onions. A Vidalia onion, though, is grown in a specific southeast Georgia region with a sweet combination of conditions.

Deadly soybean disease surviving winter in Georgia Posted on 02/23/06 by Brad Haire

University of Georgia scientists learned recently that Asiatic soybean rust, a deadly tropical soybean disease, can survive Georgia's winter weather. This raises concerns that it could spread earlier and stronger this year.

Finding answers to ancient genetic questions Posted on 02/22/06 by Stephanie Schupska

Millions of years. That's the time period Andrew Paterson works with in his research. He’s searching for clues as to why a certain plant turned out the way it did, why a certain gene was preserved and another discarded. His current research at the University of Georgia centers on polyploids, organisms that have twice the normal number of chromosomes.

TSWV-resistant tomatoes, peppers may aid gardeners Posted on 02/16/06 by Terry Kelley

Among the things that keep gardening interesting are each season's new challenges. Some, however, can turn into frustration. Tomato spotted wilt virus, for instance, has become the plaque of many gardeners over the past few years.

Add the magic of homegrown herbs to your garden Posted on 02/16/06 by Bob Westerfield

The magical properties of herbs are entwined in the lore of many cultures. People have used them since early times for healing, fragrances and distinctive flavors.

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