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Spring Cleaning in Your Landscape
As we begin to leave the cold behind, many of us focus on warm-weather hobbies such as fishing, golf or picnics. Don't just rush into your favorite pastime, though. A little attention to your landscape now will make it look its best this summer.
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Early Spring Causing Problems for Georgia Crops
It's still early in the planting season on Georgia farms, with most of the cotton and peanuts still to be planted. But crops already in the fields -- especially wheat, corn and tobacco -- are running into early trouble. "The mild winter and mild, dry spring have led to increased insect populations," said Randy Hudson.
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Good News: Most Georgia Well Water Safe
For the many Georgia families who rely on private wells for drinking water, no news is good news. And the good news is that a recent well-water testing program has found few problems. "Most wells are OK in terms of their drinking-water quality," said Tony Tyson.
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Pick-Your-Own Strawberries: Yes, They're Safe
Georgia's strawberry crop is in. Don't let the recent food scare keep you from picking and eating these scrumptious specimens. "The Georgia strawberry crop is one of the most sanitary crops I know of," said Gerard Krewer.
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Georgia Carrot Co-op Growing Sweet Crop
When you think of carrots, the word "sweet" may not immediately come to mind. Unless you're crunching on a Georgia carrot. "Carrots are a fairly new crop to Georgia," said Terry Kelley.
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Tiny Homesteaders Pitching Tents in Georgia Trees
Some tiny homesteaders are attracting attention these days as they pitch their silken tents in trees all over Georgia. "What you're seeing are most likely eastern tent caterpillars," said Dan Horton.
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Georgians Willing To Pay More For Safer Water
Georgians are willing to pay monthly water bills $10 higher if the result is safer drinking water. That's one of the findings of a survey by University of Georgia agricultural economist Jeff Jordan.
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Ambrosia Beetles Not Nectar From the Gods
Do trees in your landscape look like toothpick holders at restaurants? If so, they may be under attack by Asian ambrosia beetles, which aren't exactly nectar from the gods.
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Real Cooks Grow Their Own Herbs
What's the difference between a cook and a chef? In a word: herbs. "A chef knows the difference between culinary and fragrant herbs and uses them flagrantly in cooking," said Wayne McLaurin.

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