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With heart-shaped leaves, cyclamen produce winged flowers atop long stems CAES News
Properly care for holiday, gift plants 11/20/14 William G. Tyson
From poinsettias to cyclamen and showy amaryllis to Christmas cacti, plants are popular holiday and hostess gifts.
A platter of dark and white meat turkey. CAES News
Don't let leftovers linger too long 11/20/14 Merritt Melancon
For many families, the prospect of turkey sandwiches and turkey soup after Thanksgiving is almost as exciting as the big meal itself.
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Communication key when hosting people with food allergies 11/20/14 Merritt Melancon
Almost 50 million Americans live with a food allergy, so there’s a good chance that a large Thanksgiving guest list might mean that you’re cooking for someone with dietary restrictions.
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
Holiday lights are festive, but too many can overload power cords. 11/20/14 Frank M. Watson
Winter is a time for hanging holiday lights and keeping warm and toasty. Both of these activities can involve using extension cords. To keep your family safe while being warm and festive, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension urges homeowners to check extension cords closely.
When planted in the right container, potted plants can be the gift that keeps on giving all year round. Gift-givers should check the plant for signs of disease and insects to avoid sharing an unhealthy plant. CAES News
Make sure holiday gift plants are disease and pest free 11/20/14 Sharon Dowdy
House plants make great holiday gifts, but gift givers should be careful to make sure their gift plant is healthy. Otherwise, that cheery Christmas cactus or festive fern can turn into a pot full of heartache by mid-January.
Sleet encases a branch of a leyland cypress tree in Jackson, Ga. CAES News
Protect landscape plants from winter temperatures 11/20/14 Frank M. Watson
Landscape plants get plenty of attention during the summer, but they need protection during Georgia’s winter months. Rather than trying to keep plants warm, gardeners should help protect plants from wind, snow, ice, drastic soil temperature changes and heat from the sun on cold days.
4-H Alumna Carla Hall (right), host of ABC's daytime show, The Chew, presented the Distinguished Alumni Medallion to 4-H alumna and Grammy Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter Jennifer Nettles (left) at the National 4-H Council Legacy Awards Gala on April 17, 2012. CAES News
Jennifer Nettles named honorary chair, host for 2015 Georgia 4-H Gala 11/20/14 Josh Paine
Jennifer Nettles, the Grammy-award-winning singer songwriter and Georgia 4-H alumna, will serve as honorary chair and host of the 2015 Georgia 4-H Gala.
University of Georgia food safety specialist Elizabeth Andress says canning your favorite recipe and giving it as a gift may be a very thoughtful present, but follow proper guidelines so you don't pass on a foodborne illness. CAES News
Make sure homemade gifts are safe this holiday season 11/20/14 Maggie Dudacek
Many people are turning toward home canning as a way to show their loved ones how much they care during the holidays. While gifts from one’s own kitchen can mean a lot, it’s essential that the canner use the proper techniques so that everyone has a safe and healthy holiday season.
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UGA Extension helps Georgians avoid holiday weight gain 11/20/14
The average American gains about one pound during the holiday season. It doesn’t sound like much, but over the years those single pounds start to add up.