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Baby Easter animals don't stay cute forever Posted on 04/09/03 by Mike Isbell

Baby animals and baby humans are a lot alike in one sense: they're both cute. But they grow into large, mature animals fairly quickly and lose their cuteness even quicker.

'Dances With Turkeys' a wildlife resource Posted on 04/09/03 by Wade Hutcheson

Wade Hutcheson danced with turkeys a while back. The rare experience called to his mind the benefits and risks of being close to wildlife and the resources county extension offices offer.

A hodgepodge of vegetable gardening tips Posted on 04/03/03 by Mike Isbell

Sometimes a little information on this and a little on that is helpful and interesting. So here's a hodgepodge on gardening.

Expert urges students to 'explore' food science Posted on 04/03/03 by Brooke Hatfield

For Daryl Lund, the path to a food science career wasn't a straight one. But he's convinced others can learn from that. Food science isn't always an obvious choice for a student. But it's a good one.

4-H teaches future business owners the ropes Posted on 04/03/03 by Sharon Omahen

The economy picked up a bit recently in two Georgia counties, where 10 new businesses opened their doors. All 10 business owners are too young to own homes or drive cars.

Scientists focus on phosphorus fertility problem Posted on 04/03/03 by Brad Haire

It's the most expensive fertilizer element farmers apply. But it doesn't move through the soil as other elements do.

Green industry grows despite shrinking economy Posted on 04/03/03 by Cat Holmes

Despite Georgia's weakened labor market and widespread industry belt-tightening, the green industry is blooming, said Sherry Loudermilk, president of the Georgia Green Industry Association. "People may not be able to buy a new boat or car, so they concentrate around the home," Loudermilk said, "and add a new deck, buy new flower baskets for the porch or landscape their backyard."

UGA scientists plot key events in plant evolution Posted on 03/28/03 by Cat Holmes

Since Charles Darwin heralded evolution more than 150 years ago, scientists have sought to better understand when and how the vast variety of plants today diverged from common ancestors. A new University of Georgia study, just published in "Nature," demonstrates key events in plant evolution.

'Gardening in Georgia' begins new season Posted on 03/28/03 by Dan Rahn

The season opener of "Gardening in Georgia" deals with using wood chips as mulch, preventing squirrel damage and those carnivorous plants. The show airs twice each Saturday, at noon and 7 p.m., on GPTV.

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