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One man's wild flower is another man's weed 01/17/13 Paul Pugliese
There’s nothing more beautiful than a wild flower, unless it’s in the wrong place. Wild violets are among some of the toughest, most difficult lawn weeds to control.
The Nutrition Facts rectangular label turns 20 years old in 2013. CAES News
Nutrition label turns 20, but still holds some mysteries 01/17/13 Merritt Melancon
That rectangular nutrition label on the side of your cereal box or on the back of that peanut butter jar turns 20 years old this year.
A Georgia Master Gardener trims a shrub in the University of Georgia Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Ornamental pruning classes set for UGA campus in Griffin 01/16/13
Learn how to properly prune ornamentals at an upcoming University of Georgia course offered on its campus in Griffin, Ga. The one-day course will be offered Feb. 15 and Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the UGA Research and Education Garden on Ellis Road.
Pears hang from a tree in a middle Georgia home landscape. CAES News
Prune neglected fruit trees carefully 01/16/13 Frank M. Watson
The purchase of a home or old farmstead often comes with a landscape that includes fruit trees. These trees are often aesthetically pleasing due to the beauty of the natural rounded crown shape that has developed over several years.
Camellias add both green shrubby and color to landscapes with their leaves and blooms. CAES News
Add new plants now, so they will survive later 01/10/13 Michael J. Wheeler
Fall and winter are the best times for Georgians to add new trees, shrubs and bushes to their landscapes.
In this file photo, an array of pesticides are lined on the shelves of a Griffin, Ga., feed and seed store. CAES News
Residents in nine counties can dispose of old chemicals on Jan. 31 01/10/13 Frank M. Watson
If you have old pesticides collecting dust in your garage, bring them to Georgia Clean Day. Clean day allows farmers and homeowners to legally dispose of old pesticides or pesticides that are no longer labeled for use.
Student working at UGA's organic demonstration farm at the Durham Horticulture Farm, at 1221 Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville. CAES News
UGA to host sustainable farming basics workshop series 01/10/13 Merritt Melancon
Wondering how to start a successful, small-herd cattle operation? Want to learn how to defeat the hornworms that attacked your tomatoes last year? Or are you worried about finding customers for this year’s bumper crop of cucumbers?
The USDA recently honored Associate Professor Maria Navarro with the department's New Teacher Award, part of the National Awards Program for Excellence in College and University Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences. CAES News
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences professor wins national teaching award 01/07/13 Merritt Melancon
Students taking Maria Navarro’s classes are likely to come away with more than just knowledge of international agriculture. They tend to have a new concern about the health and wellbeing of the world’s population.
UGA Extension offices distribute radon test kits. CAES News
UGA experts available to discuss radon risks for National Radon Action Month 01/03/13 Merritt Melancon
University of Georgia experts are available to provide commentary during Radon Action Month, which is designated by the Environmental Protection Agency in January.