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Virus Has Perfect Peppers in Poor Supply Posted on 06/02/97 by

If Peter Piper picked only perfect peppers, how many peppers would Peter Piper pick? This year, not very many in Georgia farmers' fields.

New Rinses for Produce May Not Beat Tap Water Posted on 06/02/97 by Dan Rahn

The season's fresh fruits and vegetables beckon from your grocery shelves, and some new rinses promise to make your produce cleaner and safer. But none may be better than a free liquid you already have.

Hay Bales Take Stoop Out of Gardening Posted on 06/02/97 by Gary L. Wade

Have you ever tried gardening in a bale of hay? It's not just a novelty. It really works.

Poison Ivy Not the Only Poison in Your Garden Posted on 05/26/97 by J. Faith Peppers

When we think of poison plants in the landscape, poison ivy and poison oak are first on the list. But it's a long list that includes favorite flowers and even tomato vines.

Fungi Attack Georgia Azaleas, Rhododendrons Posted on 05/26/97 by Dan Rahn

In Georgia landscapes, azaleas practically sing spring. So do rhododendrons in much of the state. But this year, many people are finding dead branches in both of these prized ornamentals.

Savor Season's Bounty All Year Long Posted on 05/26/97 by

Even without all the graduations and weddings, spring and early summer would be a season of gifts in Georgia. It's when gardens and orchards offer a bounty of fruits and vegetables.

National 4-H Congress Coming to Atlanta Posted on 05/19/97 by J. Faith Peppers

It won't be another Olympics. It will be a big deal, however, to thousands of young Americans. For four years starting in 1998, Atlanta will be the host city for the National 4-H Congress. A site selection committee made the announcement this week.

Put Food Safety First on Backyard Barbecue Grill Posted on 05/19/97 by Dan Rahn

The age-old Memorial Day question is which comes first, the chicken or the ribs on the backyard barbecue grill?

Tall Crop Tactic: Switch in Pines Saves Time Posted on 05/19/97 by

Georgia farmers are learning a better way to manage pines. And the tactical switch is enabling them to grow trees at least 25 percent faster, said a University of Georgia forester.

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