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Children Dig Up and Bring Back Plantation
School children attending the 4-H environmental education program have been digging in the dirt and coming up with history.
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Just How Dangerous Are Pesticides?
Imagine, for a moment, a world without pesticides. Insects would roam freely through your home, lawn and garden. They would feast happily on flour and other stored food, your prized tomatoes and gorgeous petunias.
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Bring Your Fall Herb Garden Indoors
As summer fades to fall, don't let your garden just wither away. Bring a bit of sun inside. "A lot of the herbs from summer gardens can be brought inside for the winter if you have a nice sunny space," said Wayne McLaurin
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Composting Takes Advantage of Leaf Season
Leaf season conjures up cooler days and aching muscles. But it doesn't have to mean mountains of trash. Think of leaves as free mulch. "Why pay for pine straw when leaf mulch is free?" said Wayne McLaurin.
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Recycled-Tire Nuggets Treading New Ground
Tires have posed a tough problem for recyclers for years. They seem to last forever. And who would want old tires anyway? Some Georgia blueberry growers and researchers have found a way to use tires that may surprise you.
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Trend-Spotting in the Wild Garden
I did a survey of University of Georgia Extension Service agents recently to see what kinds of wildlife management are in demand.
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Fruits, Vegetables a Sight for Poor Eyes
Vision problems may be a sign of advancing years. But your eyesight need not dim as the candles on your birthday cake get brighter. Sometimes it's just a matter of taste.
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Water Permits Still Critical to Farmers
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is rethinking its interim groundwater management plan for southeast Georgia.
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As Farmers Pray for Rain, Pecan Growers Want Sun
Why is it that no matter what type of weather farmers get, it always seems the opposite of what they need at the time? "Our crop looks strong right now, but we need a lot of sunshine for the nuts to fill out," said Tom Crocker.

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