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Jean Williams-Woodward, UGA plant pathologist, examines rhododendron for signs of plant disease in greenhouse, especially sudden oak death, Athens, October 27, 2009. CAES News
Choose the healthiest plants for your landscape 03/11/10 Timothy Daly
The key to establishing a successful landscape is first buying quality nursery plants. Nursery plants at times can have serious -- and often hidden -- problems that can drastically hinder their overall looks and performance once you get them home.
Olive Harvest in California. Photo courtesy of UC Davis. CAES News
Georgia blueberry farmers turn to olives 03/11/10 April Reese Sorrow
Georgia is known worldwide for producing poultry, peaches and peanuts, along with many other crops. Some south Georgia blueberry farmers hope to add olives to that agricultural reputation.
A baby is comforted for by his mother as he cries in his crib. Photo taken August 9, 2009. CAES News
UGA training 'Moodles' with childcare providers 03/11/10 Stephanie Schupska
Say “Ning” or “Moodle” to most people, and the reaction is a blank stare. But the names of these online networking sites have become as familiar as sippy cups to a group of childcare providers who met last month in Crawford, Ga.
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Students become Georgia's first virtual 4-H'ers 03/11/10 Sharon Dowdy
Thanks to a new pilot program, Georgia students may soon be able to attend 4-H meetings without leaving home. The new virtual 4-H club is being test-driven by students at the Georgia Cyber Academy.
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Georgia 4-H plans free camp for military families 03/04/10
The Georgia 4-H program has scheduled a special camp weekend just for military families. And, it’s free. The second annual camp is set for March 20-21 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga.
A syrphid fly hovers over a swamp sunflower CAES News
Spring will be cold, wet, hot and dry 03/04/10 David E. Stooksbury, Ph.D.
Georgia’s spring weather this year will be the tale of two seasons: The most likely scenario is cooler and wetter than normal early on, becoming hotter and drier leading into summer.
Campers raise Camp Burton flag during Operation Purple Camp CAES News
Georgia 4-H offers free camps for military children 03/04/10 Sharon Dowdy
Georgia 4-H is offering a free summer camp to children who have a parent serving in the military. Operation Purple Camp is designed to help students deal with the stresses involved with having a parent deployed overseas.
Tax deadline is April 15. UGA Extension offers help to citizens filing returns. CAES News
UGA Extension helping citizens with taxes 03/04/10 April Reese Sorrow
The April 15 tax deadline is nearing, and many people have already filed their returns for free with help from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. And they received some financial education during the process.
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Too much water for plants as bad as not enough 03/04/10 Andrea Gonzalez
With all of the rain Georgia has gotten this winter, it’s easy to forget the state was ever in extreme drought. But just because the drought is over doesn’t mean water conservation practices should stop. Too much water can be just as bad as not enough for plants.