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Biotech Food: Will Americans Buy It? Posted on 07/28/99 by J. Faith Peppers

Biotechnology may be producing beneficial products, but consumers are still skeptical of process.

July 29 'Georgia Gardener' Stops Killer in Garden Posted on 07/26/99 by Dan Rahn

On "The Georgia Gardener" July 29 and 31, host Walter Reeves talks with horticulturist Wayne McLaurin and shows how to control squash vine borers.

Seedless Watermelons, Less Work for Consumers, More for Farmers Posted on 07/23/99 by Sharon Omahen

Consumers love seedless watermelons, but farmers have to struggle to grow the no-fuss beauties. A UGA horticulture researcher has found some growing tips that may make more farmers give seedless melons a try in their fields.

Female Redcedars: A Paler Shade of Green Posted on 07/22/99 by Kim D. Coder

This summer a rare event is bringing more colors to Georgia landscapes: female redcedars are producing an extra abundance of cones.

Prepare for Fair: Preserve Quality of Veggies Posted on 07/22/99 by Dan Rahn

When you're growing a vegetable to display in a fair or other special occasion, timing the crop for proper maturity is critical, says a University of Georgia expert.

Take Special Care in Moving Veggies to Show Posted on 07/22/99 by Dan Rahn

Planning to display vegetables in a fair or other competition? Be careful how you get them to the show. "To prevent bruising during travel, wrap or pad them in baskets or boxes," says a University of Georgia expert.

Make Your Veggies Look Their Very Best Posted on 07/22/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Competing in a fair can teach you how to make a picture-perfect display of garden vegetables. Whether you plan to exhibit or just make the best impression at your table, here's how to make your veggies look their best.

Exhibit Garden Veggies in Fair, Club Show Posted on 07/22/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Exhibiting is an excellent way to learn more about quality and handling of garden vegetables, whether you show off your garden harvest on your own at a fall fair or in 4-H, FFA or garden club competition.

'Walk Through Butterfly Garden' in Griffin July 27 Posted on 07/15/99 by Susan M. Varlamoff

You can't plant a butterfly. You can, however, grow plants that will attract and feed caterpillars and the butterflies they turn into. And you can learn exactly which plants will do that at the butterfly garden on the UGA Griffin, Ga., campus July 27 at 6:30 p.m.

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