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Unsteady Water Supply Bad For Plant Growth Posted on 04/11/00 by J. Faith Peppers

For the past several years, unsteady water supplies have caused stress in backyard gardens. This year is expected to be no different.

UGA Offers Composting Training, Open House Posted on 04/10/00 by Dan Rahn

Whether you're a home gardener or run a huge landfill, compost doesn't just happen. But a pair of University of Georgia events in early May can help you make composting work for you.

Timely Watering Can Save Trees, Money Posted on 04/09/00 by

Tree experts say Georgia has a serious situation that needs dealing with now. Don't wait to start watering, they say. Many trees are already close to dying.

Keep Your Landscape Plants Healthy, Happy Posted on 04/07/00 by Bob Westerfield

Even in a normal year, Georgia has long, dry spells. Water usage soars, and so do those water bills. Some estimates show that half of the water a typical family uses is for landscape purposes.

Tractor, Farm Safety Camps Slated in June Posted on 04/04/00 by Dan Rahn

Children who live or work on the farm face unique safety risks. To help them avoid injuries, the Georgia Healthy Farmers Program will offer two camps for children and young teens.

'Women in Agriculture' Conference in Dillard Posted on 04/04/00 by Dan Rahn

On the farm, life can be hardest of all on women. They'll have a chance to revive, though, in the fifth annual Women in Agriculture Conference April 28-29 in the beautiful mountain setting of Dillard, Ga.

Spring Sprinkler Checkups Vital to Landscape Posted on 04/03/00 by

The University of Georgia's state climatologist predicts we can expect watering restrictions that will come sooner and last longer this summer. If you want to keep your yard nice and green, your irrigation system becomes a lifeline to your landscape.

Simple Steps Help Landscape Handle Drought Posted on 04/03/00 by Gary L. Wade

Experts predicting earlier, longer restrictions on outdoor watering this summer. You can't totally drought-proof your landscape. But you can do a number of things to help it prosper with less water.

April Expected to be Warm and Dry Posted on 03/30/00 by David E. Stooksbury

From the forested mountains of Fannin County to the coastal plains of Lowndes County, the ongoing drought in Georgia is expected to worsen during the next few months.

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