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Heavy rain, diseases hit Georgia tobacco crop Posted on 06/15/05 by Brad Haire

Georgia's tobacco crop looks fair overall. But plant disease problems and heavy rains in June have hurt some of the fields of Georgia's remaining tobacco farmers.

Teen traffic summit fun weekend on serious topic Posted on 06/15/05 by Dan Rahn

Something is painfully sad about the number -- 120 or more -- of teenagers who will gather at the Rock Eagle 4-H Camp near Eatonton, Ga., for the Teen Summit on Traffic Safety July 22-24.

Camp helps kids cope with soldier-parents' absence Posted on 06/15/05 by Sharon Omahen

Children of full-time, active-duty soldiers are somewhat prepared for the possibility of a parent being deployed during wartime. Children of reservists and guardsmen typically aren't. But a special 4-H camp helps them cope.

Fruits, veggies, azaleas top 'Gardening' June 25 Posted on 06/15/05 by Dan Rahn

Host Walter Reeves offers advice on summer vegetables, melons, peaches and azaleas on "Gardening in Georgia" June 25 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

'What's wrong with pecan tree, garden vegetables?' Posted on 06/09/05 by Wade Hutcheson

As a University of Georgia Extension Service county agent, Wade Hutcheson spends a lot of time answering questions. Lately, he's been answering pecan- and vegetable-related queries.

Dividing to multiply June 18 on 'Gardening' Posted on 06/09/05 by Dan Rahn

Dividing leads to multiplication in the garden when host Walter Reeves looks at herbs, fruits and vegetables on "Gardening in Georgia" June 18 on Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Trellis home vegetables for better fruit, harvest Posted on 06/08/05 by Terry Kelley

Your vegetable garden is growing, so it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy. Well, not exactly.

Take time now to check home irrigation Posted on 06/08/05 by Kerry A. Harrison

Most Georgia lawns have had plenty of rain in the past few weeks. Take this time now, before the drying heat of summer arrives, to check and fix any problems with your home irrigation.

Weather stations mark storms' sweep across Georgia Posted on 06/08/05 by Sharon Omahen

A series of rain showers put a damper on Memorial Day picnics and kept students from enjoying the first week of their summer break. The rain was a welcomed sight, however, for farmers and gardeners.

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