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Friends, not 'deep pockets,' bring Rhodes honor Posted on 06/20/02 by Merritt Melancon

Edgar Rhodes was surrounded by a crowd of friends, family and well-wishers June 18 as the University of Georgia named its $31 million animal and dairy science research center after the former University System of Georgia regent. During the ceremony, Rhodes said there was no way he could have gotten the building completed without his friends.

Savannah 'Summerfest' June 29 Posted on 06/19/02 by Dan Rahn

The Savannah State Farmers Market will be the host to "Summerfest," a promotion of Georgia farm products, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 29.

Turf field day in Griffin Aug. 8 Posted on 06/19/02 by Merritt Melancon

There are new ways to green up your grass while saving water. Some turf varieties, too, are naturally resistant to pests. To learn cool turf facts like these, come to the 2002 Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 8 at the University of Experiment Station in Griffin, Ga.

Buy, use, maintain quality landscape tools Posted on 06/19/02 by Bob Westerfield

With all the time and money we spend on the showy annuals and perennials and carpet-like turf, we sometimes fail to equip ourselves with the proper tools to maintain the beauty of the landscape. While we may not need every tool on the market, we do need some essentials such as shovels, rakes, pruners and perhaps a tiller.

Rocks, pots in spotlight on 'Gardening' June 22 Posted on 06/15/02 by Dan Rahn

Walter Reeves looks at rocks in pots, among other things, on "Gardening in Georgia" Saturday, June 22, on Georgia Public Television.

Athletic Turf Workshop Planned Posted on 06/13/02 by Dan Rahn

Athletic fields take a lot of pounding, and the people who maintain them have to be on their toes to keep the turf in top shape. That's why the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture has scheduled the Athletic Turfgrass All-Stars workshop June 25 in Perry, Ga.

Farmers or food? Ag schools seek new funding Posted on 06/13/02 by Dan Rahn, Sharon Omahen

The average person hears "agriculture" and thinks, "farmer." But farmers would be better served if the average person heard "agriculture" and thought, "food." Agricultural colleges are struggling with those word associations.

Ornamental Grasses Have Much to Offer Posted on 06/12/02 by Gary L. Wade

If low maintenance and drought tolerance are high on your list of preferences, give ornamental grasses a close look. They're tough as nails and adapt to many growing conditions. And many have plume-like flowers and colorful foliage that add seasonal interest to the landscape.

Veggies, Peaches on 'Gardening' June 15 Posted on 06/12/02 by Dan Rahn

Walter Reeves looks at summer vegetables, melons, peaches and other garden and landscape plants on "Gardening in Georgia" Saturday, June 15, on Georgia Public Television.

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