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Your Black Walnut Tree Is Out to Get You Posted on 05/06/99 by Kim D. Coder

When you look into your garden or backyard, be careful not to ignore your black walnut (Juglans nigra) tree. Lurking inside its leaves, fruits and roots is a toxic chemical made to control competition. Black walnuts are valuable as shade and timber trees. They produce delectable nuts, too. But if your black walnut overhangs your garden, your tree may be out to get you.

Coastal Cultivars Field Day Slated at Bamboo Farm Posted on 05/06/99 by Dan Rahn

What can agricultural research do for you? Twenty University of Georgia scientists will be glad to show you at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden in Savannah May 13. The scientists are working on a special project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They're conducting studies in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology and crop and soil sciences at the picturesque research facility.

June Camps Feature Farm Youths' Safety Posted on 05/06/99 by Kevin D. Tatum

Life isn't easy on the farm. It isn't always safe, either. The Georgia Healthy Farmers Program will offer two camps this summer for children who live or work on farms.

Herbs for South, Roses on May 13 Georgia Gardener Posted on 05/06/99 by Dan Rahn

You're not getting the best flavor from your vegetable garden if you're not growing your own herbs, too. On "The Georgia Gardener" May 13 and 15, host Walter Reeves and guest Wayne McLaurin will talk about herbs as they plant the 10 leading herbs for gardens in the Southeast.

Drought Brings Bad Start for Georgia Farms, Forest Fires Posted on 05/05/99 by J. Faith Peppers

It's dry. Very dry. Georgia's state climatologist David Stooksburysaid May 4 that conditions are much worse than this time last year "Last year we were coming off an El Nino winter. We were actually very wet for the planting season," said Stooksbury.

Most of Georgia in Drought Conditions Posted on 04/28/99 by David E. Stooksbury

Showers this week will bring some short-term relief, but most of Georgia is still in varying degrees of drought conditions. As of now, the northeast, west central and southern third of the state have severe drought conditions, based on the Palmer Drought Severity Index. The remainder of the state has moderate drought conditions.

Farmers, Scientists 'Optimistic' About '99 Peach Crop Posted on 04/28/99 by

This year's Georgia peach crop has had too little cold, too little heat and too little water. But University of Georgia scientists and peach farmers still expect the 1999 peach harvest to be the best since the bumper crop in 1994. We're looking at a pretty good crop, said Kathryn Taylor.

You, Too, Can Grow 'Seedless' Watermelon Posted on 04/28/99 by Darbie M. Granberry

With each new season, Georgia farmers are increasing their acreage of triploid watermelons. Every year, more and more show up in grocery stores and other retail outlets. Now, the popularity of triploid melons is rising fast. Rightly so! Since triploid melons don't have those pesky seeds to worry with, you can concentrate 100 percent on enjoying the sweet taste of watermelon.

They're Not Really Big, Hairy Trees Posted on 04/28/99 by Kim D. Coder

Trees have many types of thread-like growths on buds, leaves and roots, but none of them are hairs. Mammals have hair and fur. Trees have "trichomes."

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