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Rains Subdue Drought; More Rain Still Needed Posted on 07/15/99 by David E. Stooksbury

Generous rainfall since the middle of June has reduced the most severe aspects of the current drought. Parts of Georgia, however, still have drought conditions. While top soil moisture is adequate for current needs, soil moisture reserves remain minimal.

Tomatoes, Other Produce Lose Flavor in Fridge Posted on 07/14/99 by Sharon Omahen

Fruits and vegetables like peaches, tomatoes and avocados taste much better when allowed to ripen before they are refrigerated.

Leafy Veggies Like Cool Temps Posted on 07/14/99 by Sharon Omahen

Some produce, such as leafy vegetables, cucumbers, eggplant and others, last longer and taste better when refrigerated.

Stagger Planting to Extend Fall Veggie Supplies Posted on 07/14/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Fall gardening is great, because it's getting cooler and you can spend more time in the garden. And you can have a consistent supply of produce through the fall by staggering plantings on a seven- to 28-day schedule.

July 15 'Georgia Gardener' Plants Annuals in Paper Posted on 07/10/99 by Dan Rahn

There's more than one use for a good newspaper. On July 15 and 17 on "The Georgia Gardener," host Walter Reeves gets University of Georgia horticulturist Gary Wade to show how he plants annuals through newspaper mulch.

New Golf Course Nestled in Nature Posted on 07/07/99 by J. Faith Peppers

The Cateechee Golf Course opens as the first Georgia golf course to receive the Audubon Society's stamp of approval. And the wildlife love it too.

Care, Patience Needed to Grow Topiary Herb Plants Posted on 07/07/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

We've all seen those great plants that have been cut, shaped, trimmed and "babied." It's not really hard to get that topiary effect. But it does take time and care. Start now by getting a healthy herb plant with a strong stem.

Crunchy Tomatoes Tell Why It's Best to Grow Your Own Posted on 07/07/99 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Tomatoes these days are shipped green. Cultivars are "shippers" first. Taste comes in last. These are better known as 8 mph (miles per hour) tomatoes. That's the kind of shock they can endure and not be bruised.

New Golf Club Habitat for Wildlife Posted on 07/07/99 by J. Faith Peppers

Only 60 acres of the Cateechee Golf Club are covered with turf. The rest are a habitat for Carolina wrens, mockingbirds, bluebirds and other wildlife.

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