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Leaving on a Holiday Trip? Let Houseplants Water Themselves Posted on 12/09/98 by Walter F. Reeves

Some houseplants need watering more often during the winter because indoor air is drier than during the summer. But if you're gone for several days on a winter holiday trip, how can you avoid coming home to wilted plants?

It's Easy to Find Holiday Gifts for Gardeners Posted on 12/09/98 by J. Faith Peppers

Some say the best holiday gifts come in small packages. Others prefer them by the truckload. A University of Georgia scientist said a truckload of manure -- or compost or topsoil -- isn't a bad idea for an avid gardener. "For hard-to-buy-for people, holiday gift-giving can be a chore. You're in luck, though, if you have gardeners to buy for," said Wayne McLaurin.

Amaryllis Colorful Boast of Christmases to Come Posted on 12/09/98 by Dan Rahn

The showy flowers of amaryllis make an almost perfect gift. With just a little effort, this year's practically foolproof flowers boast of countless Christmases to come, says a University of Georgia expert. "When properly cared for, an amaryllis bulb may produce flowers for many years," said Mel Garber.

New Disease Deadly for 'Perfect' Christmas Tree Posted on 12/02/98 by Dan Rahn

If you're buying a Christmas tree you can plant in your landscape after the holidays, look closely. A University of Georgia expert says one popular dual-purpose tree may not survive in your yard. A new disease poses a deadly threat to Leyland cypresses, said Jean Woodward.

'The Georgia Gardener' Focuses on Christmas Posted on 12/02/98 by J. Faith Peppers

What's Christmas without a tree? Host Walter Reeves will show you how to choose a fresh-cut tree and keep it fresh for the holidays on "The Georgia Gardener," on Georgia Public Television. His 25 years as a county agent with the University of Georgia Extension Service helps keep the new show's focus on the gardening needs of Georgians.

Cereal Leaf Beetles Newest Worry for Georgia Farmers Posted on 12/02/98 by

Georgia's wheat and grain farmers have one more thing to worry about. Cereal leaf beetles are moving across the state. These little beetles eat the leaves in small grains and can eat about 15 percent of the crop yield. Fortunately for Georgia farmers, it's not that bad yet. "We first found cereal leaf beetles north of Rome in 1989. And in that area, it's causing problems," said David Buntin.

Dooley Featured Speaker At Turfgrass Conference Posted on 12/02/98 by Sharon Omahen

University of Georgia Athletic Director Vince Dooley will speak at the Georgia Turfgrass Annual Conference and Trade Show Dec. 9 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta

76th National 4-H Congress Convenes in Atlanta Posted on 11/25/98 by J. Faith Peppers

More than 1,200 U.S. teens will come to Atlanta Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 for the 76th National 4-H Congress.

Heating-system Checkup Can Lower Cost of 'Toasty' Posted on 11/25/98 by Sharon Omahen

Georgia's weather is finally reaching the point that many homeowners are either piling on an extra blanket, turning up the thermostat or building roaring fires in the fireplaces.

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