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UGA student Kaitlyn Lancaster passes out worms during her exhibit, while Alicia Boone (right) can't watch. CAES News
Science Night 03/08/13 Clint Thompson
Painting with worms. Learning more about birds. Matching wits with parents over fifth grade science questions. It’s all a part of making science fun for the whole family.
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Economy boost 03/08/13 J. Faith Peppers
Amid news of a still sputtering U.S. economic recovery, a report released this week shows the nation’s agbioscience industries are growing, especially in the South.
A pair of beets plants are shown on the Lang Farm in Tifton, Ga. CAES News
Beets for biofuels 03/07/13 Clint Thompson
Beets are producing “sweet” results with researchers at the University of Georgia.
A visitor to Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Ga., reluctantly touches a small American alligator. CAES News
Reptiles and amphibians 03/07/13
Have you ever wondered where turtles go in the winter or why salamanders have slimy skin? Rock Eagle’s next Saturday at the Rock program, Snakes, Turtles and More, will answer all of these questions.
Lawn being fertilized CAES News
Proper lawn care 03/07/13 Stacey D. Gregory
The key to using pre-emergence herbicide and fertilizer on home lawns is timing. The common pitfall is to apply either (or both) of these products too early.
Stack of seasoned firewood CAES News
Invasive species 03/07/13 Merritt Melancon
As outdoor enthusiasts start making their pack lists for spring camping trips, it’s a good time to think about what shouldn’t be taken on camping ventures: invasive species.
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Ecoadventure camp 03/07/13
Rock Eagle 4-H Center will present Camp EcoAdventure day camp April 1-5 for first through fifth graders.
The swath of middle Georgia that was hit hardest by recent drought conditions saw well over its normal amount of rainfall this February. CAES News
February rains 03/06/13 Pam Knox
February brought copious rain to most of Georgia, drastically reducing drought conditions in all but the southeast corner of the state. Cloudy conditions associated with the rain kept temperatures near or below normal for the month.
Pansies come in a wide variety of colors - and shades, like this tricolor variety that has two colors along with its face color. CAES News
Pansy care 02/28/13 Stacey D. Gregory
Pansies are a great winter flower. We plant and enjoy them in the fall, which gives them a good opportunity to get established, or as I like to say, “make themselves at home.”