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Many mulches on market for today's landscapes Posted on 10/20/05 by David Dickens

When pine needles start raining down, many Georgians' thoughts turn to mulch. But when it comes to mulching flower beds and under shrubs, pine products aren't the only choices.

Propagating plants on 'Gardening' finale Posted on 10/19/05 by Dan Rahn

In his last "Gardening in Georgia" show of the season, host Walter Reeves looks at propagating houseplants over the winter Oct. 29 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Bird-friendly, organic chocolate products Posted on 10/19/05 by Sharon Omahen

Would you buy a particular chocolate brand if it helped save a rain forest? Some struggling Ecuadorian cacao growers are banking you will.

Safety a concern at grown-up Halloween parties Posted on 10/13/05 by Stephanie Schupska

Open the door to any Halloween party, and the basics -- costumes and candy -- still swirl around the room. But it's not just kids enjoying the festivities. Increasingly, adults are adding to the dangers.

'Wasp Hound' uses tiny insects to track scents Posted on 10/13/05 by Brad Haire

Glen Rains knew that parasitic wasps could be trained to pick up a scent and stick to it as well as any bloodhound. But wasps don't respond to commands like "sic 'em" or "stop." They can't fly well with little leashes, either.

Prepare for a safer, less stressful Halloween Posted on 10/13/05 by Dan Rahn, Stephanie Schupska

Costumes are flying off the shelves, and candy’s not far behind. It’s almost Halloween. As children get ready to collect treats or help carve a pumpkin, a University of Georgia expert has a few tips to help the night go smoothly.

Remove termite food from your home landscape Posted on 10/07/05 by Sharon Omahen

Inspecting your landscape for termite-attracting features could reduce your chances of inviting the tiny destroyers into your home and your wallet.

Putting flower garden to bed on 'Gardening' Posted on 10/07/05 by Dan Rahn

As fall begins to settle in, host Walter Reeves gets busy putting the flower garden to bed on "Gardening in Georgia" Oct. 22 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Pansies, spring bulbs mix on 'Gardening' Oct. 15 Posted on 10/06/05 by Dan Rahn

Host Walter Reeves offers a trick to provide a color contrast in a pansy bed by underplanting the pansies with spring-flowering bulbs on "Gardening in Georgia" Oct. 15 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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