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Earl Brings Damaging Winds, Needed Rain to State's Farms Posted on 09/10/98 by

University of Georgia scientists said the rain Hurricane Earl dropped across the state provided desperately needed water to Georgia crops. But we could have done without the wind. The wind hit Georgia cotton hard, said Steve Brown.

Great Ground Covers for Fall Planting Posted on 09/10/98 by Mel Garber

A recent landscape trend is to use more ground covers to provide a low-maintenance, naturalized look. Ground covers are excellent plants for beds under trees, where most shrubs do poorly due to competition

Endive, Escarole Dress Up Winter Salads Posted on 09/02/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Tired of the same old lettuce in your winter salad? Try a little Cichorium endivia. Endive and escarole, the common names for Cichorium endivia, are very common in the islands of the Mediterranean and in Greece. They are related hardy annual vegetables. Endive and escarole are delicacies when blanched and used for salads or as a garnish.

Grow Garlic in Georgia Gardens Posted on 09/02/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

No one knows where the cultivated garlic we know today came from. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Romans and Chinese wrote about it. Whatever its origin, though, garlic has captured the interest of gardeners and cooks alike.

Mushroom Not a Welcome Fungus Posted on 09/02/98 by

Welcome rains have Georgia's peanuts, cotton, pastures and yards growing again. But one emerging plant isn't so welcome: mushrooms. A University of Georgia scientist said they're popping up in yards all over the state. "We see mushrooms emerge when rain comes after an extended dry period," said Ed Brown.

Chives Great for Georgia Fall Gardens Posted on 09/02/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Diners find chives chipped on baked potatoes, sauteed in stir-fries or sizzled on steaks. But don't reserve chives' delicate flavor for fine dining. Use them in your kitchen, fresh from your fall herb garden.

Like a Promise of Fall, Muscadine Time Is Back Posted on 09/02/98 by Gerard W. Krewer

Muscadine season is back. And it's been a long wait. Most fruits are now available nearly year-round, because they're grown somewhere in the Southern Hemisphere during our winter season -- but not muscadines.

Popularity of Raised Beds Rising Posted on 09/02/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Gardening in raised beds instead of conventional rows is becoming more and more popular. It's easy to see why.

Analyze Garden's Tomatoes Now To Grow a Better Crop Next Year Posted on 09/02/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

What about your tomato crop this year? Was it good, bad or awful? Fall is a good time for a full evaluation of your effort. Did you grow one of the standards or try anything new? Were you happy with the cultivar grown? If not, remember that next year and try a different one.

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