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Garden Rocket: Arrugula Arriving in Area Gardens Posted on 08/26/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

Arrugula (Eruca sativa Mill) is one of the "designer" greens that has been around for centuries and is coming back into vogue with the salad crowd.

Fall Weather's Great for Killing Fire Ants Posted on 08/26/98 by Dan Rahn

Fire ants have been laying low this summer, retreating to the cool of their homes deep in the soil. But as the days grow cooler, fire ants find renewed vigor.

'Best' Lettuce Grows Well in Georgia Posted on 08/26/98 by Dan Rahn

University of Georgia professor Wayne McLaurin says Georgians can grow all types of lettuces except iceberg. The one exception is OK with him

Cultivating Collards: a Step-by-step Guide Posted on 08/26/98 by Walter F. Reeves

Who'd have ever thought collards had an interesting history dating back to prehistoric times? That's right. Washed down, cooked up, piled up by the side of a slab of cornbread: collards.

Olympics Boost Ornamental Grasses in Georgia Posted on 08/26/98 by Sharon Omahen

The 1996 Summer Olympics not only put Georgia before the eyes of the nation. It also put ornamental grasses into Georgia landscapes. "Before the Olympics, people were leery of using grasses in their landscapes," said Will Corley.

Sprouts a Great Way to Keep Gardening Indoors Posted on 08/26/98 by Wayne J. McLaurin

When gardeners can't be outside digging in the soil, there's no reason they can't grow vegetables inside. They may be small vegetables, but they are nonetheless vegetables.

Plant Picture-Perfect Pansies in October Posted on 08/26/98 by Gary L. Wade

Growing pansies in winter is one of the great benefits of living in the South. In plant hardiness zones 6, 7 and 8, pansies' rich, velvety texture and gemstone hues provide a striking contrast to the monotones of winter.

Stop White Grubs Before They Eat Your Lawn Posted on 08/19/98 by Dan Rahn

White grubs live in the soil and look like pudgy little cream puffs. But don't let that fool you. What they can do to your lawn isn't a pretty picture. "The turf will yellow and die in large patches," said Beverly Sparks.

Don't Stump Your Landscape Posted on 08/19/98 by Kim D. Coder

Tree removal is never fun and neat. The passing of a large tree brings you to think first about cleaning up the stem and branches. But what about the stump? Stumps can be massive in a big tree.

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