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Winter and early spring expected to be warm and dry 11/24/10 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Georgia will likely experience a warmer-than-normal and drier-than-normal winter and early spring. Heating demand for this winter should be much less than last winter. Unfortunately, recharge of soil moisture, groundwater, streams and reservoirs will probably also be less than normal.
Carpet beetles can be black or have varied colors on their backs. Beetles come indoors during the winter and can eat holes in wool sweaters, socks and coats. CAES News
Beetles invading your home? 11/24/10 April Reese Sorrow
Winter has arrived. As people pull out their wool sweaters, they may be disappointed to find a few holes in their frosty frocks. A University of Georgia expert says it isn’t moths eating their way through the clothes.
Johnny Whiddon, UGA Extension coordinator in Brooks County, helps residents at the Bridges of Hope residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center work on their garden. CAES News
Finding hope in a garden 11/23/10 Jamie Woodhead
It all began with some pesky insects that would not go away. Three years ago, the small therapy garden at the Bridges of Hope residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation center was disappearing due to some hungry insects. And then a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agent stepped in to help.
Christmas may highlight the winter calendar for many Georgians - complete with lights, decorations and a tree - but it's not the only holiday celebrated this winter. CAES News
Foreign-born Georgians add more holidays to the winter calendar 11/23/10 Stephanie Schupska
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa highlight the holiday season. But as Georgia absorbs more foreign-born residents, the holidays are reflective of the countries they came from – whether it’s Seollal (Lunar New Year) for Koreans, Zweiter Weihnachtstag (second day of Christmas) for Germans or Diwali (festival of lights) for those from India.
Spring-flowering bulbs CAES News
Bring springtime inside this winter through flowering bulbs 11/18/10 Sharon Dowdy
Flowering bulbs typically herald the coming of spring. By using a technique called “forcing bulbs,” you can enjoy many springtime bulbs during the winter, too.
Pecans lie on the ground beneath a pecan tree on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. Photo taken November 2009. CAES News
China's demand pushes pecan prices to historic highs 11/18/10 Brad Haire
Summertime drought hurt Georgia’s pecan crop, and now harvest is behind schedule. But there is one big bright spot: Pecan prices are currently the highest they have ever been, according to a University of Georgia pecan specialist.
Casey Hobbs, Walker County Extension agent, and family CAES News
4-H'ers 'pay it forward' with pop tabs 11/18/10 Kristin Strickland
When you drop a coin into a donation jar, give blood or volunteer time to a local charity, you may be unable to put a face and name to those touched by your generous deed. In an instant, donors can be transformed into recipients.
What may look like an ordinary live Christmas tree to many people can turn into a sneezing fest for allergy sufferers. And with their dust and mold, fake trees can be just as bad. CAES News
Holiday solutions for allergy sufferers 11/18/10 Jamie Woodhead
For many people, it is not truly Christmas without a fresh and adorned tree standing in the middle of the living room. The smell alone can instantly shift people into the holiday spirit. But for those who suffer from allergies, the thought of a live Christmas tree can put a damper on even the most festive of days.
Farm workers load trays filled with vegetable transplants onto a truck at a greenhouse in Tifton, Ga. CAES News
UGA to offer new agribusiness degree in Tifton 11/16/10 Jessica Michelle Green
The new agribusiness major focuses on the “money side” of agriculture, giving students a head start on the diverse management, marketing and financial strategies associated with agriculture, the state’s No. 1 industry.