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Ugly 'Ferns' Lead to Tasty Asparagus
The fatter, the better thin is not in. That's true, at least, with asparagus spears. Those little, thin spears in the store don't have the flavor the fat ones from your garden have.
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Summer Safety Camp Aimed to Aid Farm Families
Each year thousands of farm workers, farm operators and their families suffer work-related injuries. Workshops around Georgia are designed to help children keep safe on the farm.
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'Storm, Excess Water' Resource Back On-line
With the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison opening the 2001 hurricane season for Georgians, the University of Georgia has reactivated its "Storm and Excess Water" Web page (www.ect.uga.edu/storm/).
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Debugging House on 'Gardening in Georgia'
Without knowing it, you may be leading insect pests into your house. On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves' learns not to place mulch close to his home foundation.
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Herbs Not Just For Cooking Anymore
When you think of herbs, you usually picture holiday dressing seasoned with sage or spaghetti sauce spiced with basil and oregano. But herbs can be useful beyond the kitchen.
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4-H'ers Sail into Summer of Learning
The Bernoulli effect is just one of the things 4-H'ers will learn at 4-H camp this summer. They will not only learn about it, but will experience it.
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Herbs Make Great Gifts From The Garden
Rosemary wreaths, herbal vinegars and oils are just a few of the gift ideas you can create from your herb garden.
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A Novel Way to Handle Chicken Waste
Finding an economical and environmentally friendly way to handle the vast volume of chicken manure from Georgia's poultry industry has been a concern for years. Now a University of Georgia researcher has a novel way to handle the mess and make money, too.
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Rains Bring Mosquitos - Control Now
Recent rains and warm temperatures spurred an increase in local mosquito populations. With West Nile virus a growing threat, Georgians should control mosquitos now.

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