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Newly Planted Shrubs 'Still Container Plants' Posted on 03/15/00 by Dan Rahn

When you buy a container shrub and plant it in your yard, you think it's suddenly a landscape plant. But it's not. "It's still a container plant for the first few weeks," said University of Georgia horticulturist Jim Midcap.

Georgia 4-H'ers Eyeing Summer Camps Posted on 03/15/00 by J. Faith Peppers

Georgia 4-H is gearing up for the statewide summer camping program. The program, one of the largest in the country, has camps across the state in Dahlonega, Atlanta, Eatonton, Tybee Island and Jekyll Island.

Southeastern Turfgrass Conference May 1-2 Posted on 03/15/00 by Dan Rahn

For 53 years, the brightest scientists working on turf topics have gathered in Tifton, Ga., for the Southeastern Turfgrass Conference. The 54th event, May 1-2 at the Rural Development Center, promises to gather, like the others so far, the best expertise around.

Tomato Disease Hits Georgia Fields Posted on 03/14/00 by Sharon Omahen

A tomato disease that ravaged crops in the Caribbean and Florida has arrived in Georgia, and growers here wish it had stayed south of the border.

A TO Z: Agriculture at the Zoo March 25-26 Posted on 03/09/00 by J. Faith Peppers

What do lemurs and llamas, giraffes and goats all have in common? Come to Zoo Atlanta March 25-26 to find out.

Insect Pests Boring Georgia Trees, Shrubs Posted on 03/08/00 by Dan Rahn

While the pretty part of spring is bursting into color, a much less seemly part is boring into many of the trees Georgians value, say University of Georgia experts.

Great Garden Soils Don't Come Naturally Posted on 03/08/00 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Vegetable plants grow best in a fertile, loamy soil that drains well. Sandy-loam soils, well supplied with organic matter, are easily worked and quite productive. Unfortunately, most Georgia gardens don't have such soils.

Catfish Festival, Trade Show March 24-26 Posted on 03/08/00 by Dan Rahn

For a weekend in Wrightsville, Ga., the catfish will be king. Former President Jimmy Carter's March 24 formal opening of the Catfish INT processing plant will trigger the three-day Catfish Festival and Trade Show.

UGA Sets SPC Course for Poultry Plants Posted on 03/08/00 by Dan Rahn

Poultry plants already use Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point plans to ensure the safety of their products. Now, they can use Statistical Process Control to make their HACCP plans even better.

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