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Plant Propagation Workshop in Tifton Oct. 21 Posted on 09/27/00 by Dan Rahn

Want to know more about growing new plants from old ones? You can find the answers in the Fall Propagation School Oct. 21 in Tifton, Ga. Whether you're a gardener or a professional grower, this workshop will cover everything you need to know about propagation.

UGA Opens Poultry Research Center Phase 2 Posted on 09/27/00 by Dan Rahn

A $5 million "phase 2" expansion of the University of Georgia Poultry Research Center has great potential to help the state's $2.7 billion poultry industry, said UGA department head Henry Marks.

New 'Fake' Fats May Speed Patients' Recovery Posted on 09/26/00 by Sharon Omahen

Fat substitutes of the future may do more than reduce your fat intake, thanks to University of Georgia research.

Don't Let Weeds Come Back to Haunt Garden Posted on 09/26/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

My father used to say, "One year of seeds, son, and you can count on seven years of weeds." What he was saying was that the one year that you let the weeds mature and produce seeds will return and haunt you for the next seven years.

UGA Research: Cotton Farmers Losing Money Posted on 09/25/00 by Brad Haire

Georgia farmers who delay picking their cotton could lose money by sacrificing the crop's quality, say University of Georgia cotton experts.

Next 'Gardening': Hornets Friends or Foes? Posted on 09/23/00 by Dan Rahn

Are hornets friends or foes to the gardener? On the next "Gardening in Georgia" Sept. 27 and 30, host Walter Reeves helps you decide whether to kill a hornet nest or to leave it alone.

Timely Rains Help Georgia Pecan Orchards Posted on 09/21/00 by Brad Haire

Pecan growers gave a sigh of relief as timely September rains fell on state orchards during a critical growing stage, says a University of Georgia pecan expert.

Georgia Vineyards: Fine Wine in 'Shine Mountains Posted on 09/21/00 by J. Faith Peppers

People have always come to Dahlonega looking for a brighter future. In 1828, it was the gold rush. Today, it's more of a grape gush.

Ancient-mariner Wisdom for Today's Gardener Posted on 09/21/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to
... put on the flowers.

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