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Spring Garden Packet 2008
The 2008 Spring Garden Packet from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences provides timely, valuable gardening information.
Fruits and Vegetables
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Top 10 vegetables to try |
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Georgia oranges? Citrus can grow in state's southern, coastal regions. Full story >> |
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Growing sweet potatoes |
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Put your harvest on the table Add excitement to your table, plant your own vegetables. Full story >> |
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From garden to grub: Ratatouille Fresh vegetarian dish from your garden. Full story >> |
General Gardening
Good gardening saves green Keep your pockets light and plants green with good gardening. |
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Gardening success during drought Drought-tolerant plants can keep garden alive. Full story >> |
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Alternatives to turf |
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Gardening 'achoos' Choose landscape plants wisely and have an allergy-free garden. Full story >> |
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Creating a garden with children Playing in the dirt with your kids is easy. Full story >> |
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Growing gourds in Georgia Gourds are tender annuals and easily damaged by frost. Full story >> |
Gold Medal Winners
| Georgia's plant all-stars for 2008 Georgians have a new list of standout plants for their landscapes. Dianthus Amazon, Paperbush, American Hornbeam, Carolina Jessamine and Rozanne Cranesbill are the 2008 Georgia Gold Medal winners. Full story >> |
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Comeback plant Amazon series of dianthus a comeback stunner. Full story >> |
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Paperbush adds heavenly scent |
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American Hornbeam adapts Common name shows tree's strength. Full story >> |
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Pride of Augusta great vine for Georgia Vine adds color throughout the state. Full story >> |
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Cranesbill a floral blockbuster Gardeners credit Rozanne cranesbill as a stunner. Full story >> |
Garden Pests
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Using pesticides safely |
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The ultimate unwelcome guest 62 species of mosquitoes swarm Georgia. Full story >> |
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Tips to keep mosquitoes away |
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Widow spiders and work gloves How to avoid Georgia's three widow spider varieties. Full story >> |
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Hornworms love tomatoes Remove and crush these insects. Full story >> |
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The lowdown on chiggers When it comes to gardening, watch out for the insects you can't see. Full story >> |
Plant Diseases
Prevent some vegetable diseases |
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Take-all root rot If dead patches appear in your lawn, it could be root rot. Full story >> |
Pick tomatoes resistant to virus |
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| UGA clinic diagnoses sick plants Homeowner help to keep your landscape healthy. Full story >> |
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