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July 8 'Georgia Gardener' Looks at Xeriscaping Posted on 07/02/99 by Dan Rahn

Georgia summers will almost always have hot, dry periods, and conserving water will always be important. Next on "The Georgia Gardener," host Walter Reeves talks with University of Georgia horticulturist Gary Wade about xeriscaping.

Better Bulls Make For Better Steaks Posted on 06/30/99 by Judy B. Purdy

University of Georgia animal scientists have developed an animal ranking system that lets farmers know which bulls will produce the best offspring. This helps farmers know their steers will produce great tasting, well-marbled steaks.

Extreme to Severe Drought Persists Despite Recent Rains Posted on 06/30/99 by David E. Stooksbury

Despite recent rains, extreme drought conditions returned to central Georgia last week. The southern third of the state is still in severe drought. The rest of the state, except the northwest, is having mild to moderate drought. Conditions are near normal in the northwest.

July 1 'Georgia Gardener' Aims at Mosquitoes Posted on 06/29/99 by Dan Rahn

It's summertime, and the mosquitoes are busy. So are all the people who want to sell you ways to keep them away. On "The Georgia Gardener," host Walter Reeves will show you good ways, the worthless and the in-between.

UGA Studies Find Potential Control for Tobacco Disease Posted on 06/29/99 by Dan Rahn

In the midst of their worst losses ever to tomato spotted wilt virus, Georgia tobacco growers need some good news about this killer disease. And University of Georgia scientists are certain they have it. Help, they say, is on the way.

Georgia Peanut Crop Mixed Across State Posted on 06/29/99 by

The $430 million Georgia peanut crop is doing well in some fields and poorly in others, say University of Georgia experts. "How well the peanut crop is doing depends entirely on where the rain fell," said John Beasley, an Extension Service agronomist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Eating Less Sodium May Help Prevent Bone Loss Posted on 06/25/99 by Sharon Omahen

Reducing sodium intake has long been recommended for those with high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. New information has University of Georgia nutrition experts suggesting that it may also help prevent bone loss and osteoporosis.

Dry Weather Has Up Side as Pest Reducer Posted on 06/24/99 by J. Faith Peppers

As drought gets a grip on most of Georgia, it also gets a death grip on fleas. "Immature fleas are very sensitive to dehydration," said Beverly Sparks, a University of Georgia Extension Service entomologist. "They can't withstand extended periods of high heat and low humidity."

Crape Myrtle, the Summer Lilac of the South Posted on 06/24/99 by Jim Midcap

Crape myrtles thrive on sun and heat, with which we are blessed in great abundance. These "lilacs of the South" are spectacular when in bloom, with bold, bright colors. And no matter what your garden space, you can find a crape myrtle to fit.

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