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Rooting houseplants focus of 'Gardening' finale Posted on 10/17/02 by Dan Rahn

On the last "Gardening in Georgia" program of the 2002 season (Oct. 26), host Walter Reeves looks at houseplants, beautyberry, bromeliads and spring bulbs.

Now juicy, tender steaks can be lean, too Posted on 10/11/02 by Brad Haire

Beef eaters like juicy, tender steaks. But to enjoy steaks, you often have to take the fat with the good.

Versatile fruits: October brings pumpkins Posted on 10/10/02 by Terry Kelley

In the flurry of fall change, the orange glint of pumpkins begins to peek out from under the vines. But harvest time is just the beginning for these versatile fruits.

Proper pumpkin care leads to happy haunting Posted on 10/10/02 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Pumpkins are one of the fun crops in the vegetable garden. But to make the best use of them, you need to harvest and store them properly.

Martha Berry inducted into Ag Hall of Fame Posted on 10/10/02 by J. Faith Peppers

Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools, now Berry College, is the 2002 inductee to the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. She is the 51st Georgian to be given the honor.

Frosts call attention to chores on 'Gardening' Posted on 10/10/02 by Dan Rahn

Cool evenings and morning frosts call Georgians' attention to many fall garden and landscape chores. Host Walter Reeves shares a few of these on "Gardening in Georgia" Oct. 19 on GPTV.

Scientists discover key malaria mosquito genes Posted on 10/10/02 by

A team of University of Georgia scientists has discovered 35 genes that contain important regulatory peptides in the malaria mosquito. The new information could point toward ways to control the disease, which kills millions of people worldwide each year.

Nix ticks by treating your skin, clothes Posted on 10/03/02 by Sharon Dowdy

Treat yourself and your clothes before heading out on a hike, and you won't come home with ticks and Lyme disease.

Guard against ticks -- Lyme disease serious, too Posted on 10/03/02 by Sharon Dowdy

Mosquitoes and West Nile virus are the hot topics of late, but don't forget to guard against ticks to prevent Lyme disease.

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