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New Cherry Tree Brings Color to South Georgia Posted on 03/11/98 by

South Georgians don't have much luck growing ornamental cherry trees. But a University of Georgia scientist at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton, Ga., is testing a new cherry tree that can splash some early-spring color south of the fall line.

New Fitness Plan Focuses on Health, Not Weight Posted on 03/04/98 by

Counting miles, rather than calories, seems the more popular health plan these days. And a University of Georgia nutrition scientist said that's a healthy trend.

High-rise Refuse Becomes Urban Gardening Treasure Posted on 03/04/98 by J. Faith Peppers

Atlanta visitors bring lots of money to town, but they leave lots of waste behind. To help the city's downtown hotels make better use of their refuse, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the University of Georgia and other state agencies joined the hospitality industry to form the Georgia Hospitality Environmental Partnership.

Make Sure Garden's Not Still Too Wet to Plow Posted on 03/04/98 by Dan Rahn

A few days of sunshine can make a gardener forget El Nino. It's rained all winter, but spring is here. It's hard to resist working the garden. A University of Georgia scientist, though, has a word of advice: resist.

Trees' Spring Brings Flowers, Pollen Posted on 03/04/98 by Kim D. Coder

You can feel it in your bones. You can smell the green scents of earth and trees. But because humans aren't as tuned-in to the seasonal changes as other living things, you're the last to know that spring has arrived.

UGA Trainings Help Day Care Workers Avoid E. coli Posted on 02/25/98 by Denise Horton

Hand washing, thoroughly cooking meats and using pasteurized juice and milk are the best ways to avoid food-borne illness like Monday's Spokane, Wash., outbreak, said a University of Georgia professor.

Mild Winter Aids Blueberry 'Fake Chill' Research Posted on 02/25/98 by

This winter's mild temperatures have blueberry farmers wondering if their plants will bear a full crop this year. But two University of Georgia scientists say the low chill hours could aid research that could greatly help future crops.

Farm Water Quality Seminar Set March 11-12 Posted on 02/25/98 by J. Faith Peppers

Picture any pristine rural scene. Cool, clean water is certain to be a part of the picture. Keeping that water clean and safe is a big concern out on the farm.

Caring for Pets' Teeth Important, Too Posted on 02/25/98 by Dan Rahn

In case you missed it, February was National Pet Dental Health Month. That may not sound serious to you. But a University of Georgia veterinarian says it is if you care for your pets.

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