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Martin houses CAES News
Hanging gourd houses will attract martins 02/28/12 Frank M. Watson
One of the neat things I remember enjoying about springtime back home was the sound of martins. My daddy’s martin gourds and houses were the envy of the neighborhood. I believe even the most pessimistic people could be cheered up by the joyful chirping of those birds.
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Adding mulch to new plant material is essential 02/23/12 Frank M. Watson
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent Frank Watson explains why adding mulch to new plant material is essential, especially during Georgia's drought conditions.
U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Bouncing checks is expensive but avoidable 02/22/12 Michael Rupured
Balancing your checkbook each month can save you money. When there isn’t enough money in your checking account to cover a payment, you will be charged high fees by both the financial institution and the grocery store.
Pears hang from a tree in a middle Georgia home landscape. CAES News
Backyard fruit trees need fertile soil, sunny location 02/22/12 William G. Tyson
Growing fruit trees in the home garden can be an enjoyable, relaxing and rewarding experience. However, success takes careful planning and hard work.
Fresh vegetables grown organically by an Elijay, Ga., farmer CAES News
Heart disease and stroke strike more women than men 02/21/12 Constance C. Crawley
Heart disease and stroke kill more women than cancer, lung disease, Alzheimer disease and accidents combined. In fact, women are more at risk for stroke than men.
Freshly ground woodchips CAES News
Lower landscape maintenance by adding natural areas 02/16/12 William G. Tyson
Many homeowners desire a low-maintenance landscape, but don’t know how to achieve that goal. Following these recommendations from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension will help you create an easy-to-maintain, beautiful landscape.
A vegetable garden in Butts Co., Ga. CAES News
The key to a successful garden is location, location, location. 02/16/12 Michael J. Wheeler
Choosing a garden site is one of the most important decisions any gardener will make.
A garden hoe lies in a pile of fresh compost. CAES News
Healthy soil is key to successful organic gardening 02/16/12 Mary Carol Sheffield
Many gardeners are eager to jump on the organic gardening bandwagon. However, just as many are not able to pin down what it means to be an organic grower.
Seed packets. CAES News
Buying seeds from catalogs lets gardeners broaden their selections 02/16/12 STEPHEN GARTON
Now is the time to browse seed catalogs and select the lucky winners that will find their home in your summer garden plot. Adventurous gardeners may want to try plants with improved characteristics like disease and drought tolerance, greater yield potential or other unique qualities.