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Seedless watermelons getting bigger, smaller Posted on 05/07/03 by George E. Boyhan

Watermelons are still a summer favorite, and Georgia is still one of the nation's top producers. With summer right around the corner, look for some new watermelons on the market. They'll cost more. But they'll be worth it.

Watch out for snakes, 'possums and flying beavers Posted on 05/01/03 by Mike Isbell

If you have bats or 'possums or any of a number of other critters living in your house, you probably want to get rid of them. That's when you call your county extension agent to find out what you can do.

Scientist studies effects of forest-fire smoke Posted on 05/01/03 by Brad Haire

All across the United States, prescribed fires are set to promote forests' health. But nobody can say how the air pollution from them affects the people in homes downwind from them and the firefighters who set and control the fires. A University of Georgia expert is finding out.

Mom confesses: seat belts weren't always a passion Posted on 04/30/03 by Linda Beaulieu

When Linda Beaulieu thinks back on how she transported her infant son many years ago, she's horrified. "I now realize how little thought I gave to protecting him when we traveled," she says.

Avoid overwatering to prevent plant diseases Posted on 04/30/03 by Brad Haire, Cat Holmes

Despite last year's drought, the most commonly diagnosed plant disease in Georgia was caused by excess water, say University of Georgia experts.

Creating new plant varieties a long process Posted on 04/24/03 by Sharon Omahen

Among the garden set, a new plant variety is almost as exciting as a new baby's arrival. After all, a new plant is a new baby of sorts. What most home gardeners don't know, though, is how long that new "baby" took to be born.

Protect yourself against mosquito 'baby boom' Posted on 04/24/03 by

After five years of drought, Georgia came into this spring with a backlog of unhatched mosquito eggs. Now, suddenly, the state is facing a mosquito "baby boom."

Plant special shrubs for spring color, fragrance Posted on 04/24/03 by Jim Midcap

Each year, Jim Midcap sees some special plants that would look and smell great in his own garden. This year, he kept a list.

Plant diseases shape the world, expert says Posted on 04/24/03 by Brad Haire

They've changed how and where people live. They influence law and how people are governed. And as freer global trade forces the world into closer contact, plant diseases will continue to play a major role, says a University of Georgia expert.

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