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Immortal Tree Buds Signal Abiding Promise of Spring Posted on 03/17/99 by Kim D. Coder

Tree buds are fascinating containers that assure trees' survival. Filled with the promise of trees to come, the swelling and opening of buds are sure signs that spring has arrived.

GPTV Airs New University of Georgia Gardening Show Posted on 03/10/99 by Denise Horton

Beginning April 1, Georgians will have a new TV gardening show created just for them.

Canola Markets Arrive in Georgia; Field Day, Tour Planned March 30 Posted on 03/10/99 by Dan Rahn

For years, farmers have heard about growing canola in Georgia. But there was never a big local market. Canola was a niche contract crop with a broad profit potential that was always just around the corner. Now, the corner is here.

Evaluation Center Expands, Ensures Quality Beef Posted on 03/10/99 by

After 41 years, the University of Georgia Beef Evaluation Program has a new home. The Irwinville Beef Evaluation Center education building, complete with pens, working barn and educational center, was dedicated March 2.

4-H Clubs Vie for Commemorative Stamp Posted on 03/10/99 by J. Faith Peppers

During the Great Depression, Edgar Rhodes lived in the country and worked on his family's dairy. He'd seldom been out of the county and never out of the state. "That was during the deep Depression," he said. "There was no money back then to amount to anything. Our county agent organized a 4-H livestock judging team. I was one of the members. We won state and got to go to Chicago. That just opened a new world for me."

New Process Speeds up Landfill Waste Breakdown! Posted on 03/05/99 by Sharon Omahen

A University of Georgia engineer, a private engineering firm and operators of a Metro Atlanta landfill have developed a process that could reduce the amount of landfill space needed to meet Georgia's needs. Traditional landfills are designed to keep air and water out. The new process involves putting them in.

It's Time for Your Shrubs' 'Breakfast' Posted on 03/04/99 by Dan Rahn

Shrubs need three square "meals" a year, says a University of Georgia expert. It's time for "breakfast" now.

A Half-dozen Great Garden Perennials Posted on 03/04/99 by Paul A. Thomas

We are inundated with new perennials today. Perhaps too many, if you're like me and can't resist taking every blooming thing home every time you visit your garden center. However, a few plants over the past few years have proved top performers in Georgia gardens. Here are six of my favorites.

Another Half-dozen Great Garden Perennials Posted on 03/04/99 by Paul A. Thomas

Here are six more of my favorite garden perennials. These plants have all passed through the University of Georgia evaluation program. They're essential plants for any garden. I chose them for their vigorous growth, garden center appeal and unusually good landscape performance over a range of soils.

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