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Shamrocks: How to Buy and Be Carin' for the Green Posted on 03/03/97 by

Faith and begorra, 'tis almost time for the wearing o' the green. St. Patrick's Day (March 17), a traditional Irish religious day, translates to parties and parades in Georgia. But one tradition holds true on both sides of the Atlantic: shamrocks.

Grandma's Lessons: Pick a Lucky Clover Posted on 03/03/97 by

When Paul Thomas was 10 years old, his grandmother told him a secret. "She taught me how to find a four-leaf clover," said the horticulturist with the University of Georgia Extension Service. "Her techniques on how to collect them have been passed down from generation to generation. It's great fun to do."

St. Patrick's Day Tradition Hardly Heart-Healthy Fare Posted on 03/03/97 by J. Faith Peppers

On St. Patrick's Day, Irish descendents around the world come together to celebrate their heritage. The festivities usually center around the traditional feast

Sex Secrets of Catfish -- Ultrasound Shows All Posted on 03/03/97 by

U.S. doctors have used ultrasound for years to keep track of an unborn baby's size and development. More recently they use it to identify organs and diagnose diseases. Now farmers use it on fish.

Winter Rains Can Sink Perennial Beds Posted on 02/24/97 by J. Faith Peppers

Recent wet winter weather reminds us of why good drainage is important for healthy perennial beds. "As long as the water is moving off of the bed, you don't have problems with wet weather," said Gary Wade.

Winter Peachy So Far, but Fresh Fruit Far from Ready Posted on 02/24/97 by

Can't wait to bite into a fresh, sweet peach? Georgia peach farmers can't wait for you to do that, either. But the 1997 crop still has a long way to go before it's ready for that first juicy bite.

The Call of the Mild: Nature Leads You to Garden Posted on 02/24/97 by

When the birds call and the daffodils bob in the first warm breeze, do you get an uncontrollable urge to dig in the dirt? Wayne McLaurin, a horticulturist with the University of Georgia Extension Service, says you don't have much choice. Gardening is a rite of spring.

Are You Missing Tree Parts? Posted on 02/24/97 by Kim D. Coder

Atoms, cars and ecosystems all have parts that together make up the whole. Trees have the perfect number of parts to survive and thrive in the environment. Each part has a primary job to perform.

Farmers Turning to Insurance Against Price Drops Posted on 02/17/97 by Dan Rahn

Radical changes in federal farm programs have led farmers in Georgia and elsewhere to buy a lot more insurance these days. Not on their tractors, or even their crops. They're insuring the prices they get for their crops.

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