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GAEMN weather station on the Stripling Irrigation Park in Camilla, Ga. CAES News
Closing weather station would take away valuable decision-making tool 04/22/10 Sharon Dowdy
Farmers rely on the most up-to-date local weather information to make the best decisions on when to plant or make other decisions for their crops. Without that knowledge, they can lose money, says a University of Georgia economist.
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Imaginary bugs: infesting a body near you 04/22/10 April Reese Sorrow
Bugs do sting, crawl and infest people. But for people who suffer Delusory Parasitosis, or Ekbom Syndrome, there are no bugs involved, just the irritating sensation that they are.
Container garden including several different plants CAES News
Fayette Master Gardeners plan annual plant sale 04/22/10
The Fayette Master Gardener Association will host its Second Annual Plant Sale and Demonstrations on Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fayette County Administration Complex in Fayetteville, Ga.
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Going green is a smart financial strategy 04/22/10 April Reese Sorrow
Going green can do more than preserve the environment, says a University of Georgia financial expert. It can save you a lot of money, too.
Hypertufa planter at UGA Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Ga. CAES News
Gardening expo set by mountain gardeners 04/22/10
The Georgia Mountains Master Gardeners will present their annual garden expo May 15 and 16 at Hancock Park in Dahlonega, Ga. The expo will be held in conjunction with the Mountain Flower Arts Festival.
An Asian longhorned beetle chews through wood. CAES News
UGA center to use educational videos to help safeguard U.S. agriculture 04/15/10 Erin Griffin
For decades, non-native invasive species have caused billions of dollars in damage in the United States alone. Many are well known, such as the Asian longhorned beetle or kudzu. Others are less famous. A University of Georgia center will create an online video resource to train people to learn more about the invaders and what can be done to stop them.
"Your Southern Garden" host Walter Reeves. CAES News
Money-saving garden tips on “Your Southern Garden” April 24 04/15/10
Gardening can be expensive. Learn the right tricks of the trade to get the best from your spring garden for the least money April 24 on “Your Southern Garden with Walter Reeves” at 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Tomato plants in pots at various sizes CAES News
Trick to tasty tomatoes, the variety 04/15/10 Sharon Dowdy
Tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable in backyard gardens. They are also one of the most difficult to grow, according to a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert.
Small tomato plant growing in a bucket CAES News
Better tomatoes start with good growing practices 04/15/10 Sharon Dowdy
Are you ready for fresh tomatoes from the garden? University of Georgia Cooperative Extension recommends growing tomatoes in a garden or in containers for the best results. And, Spalding County Extension coordinator Wade Hutcheson has a few more suggestions to make tomato season even better.