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A hummingbird, a hawk and a house cat
The west wall of our breakfast room is glass – the perfect place for a cat to watch the world. Lyle spends several hours a day there. He needs the diversion because as an indoor cat his predatory ...
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Ask A Master Gardener: What is an heirloom plant?
Q.: What is an heirloom plant? A nice neighbor has given me some plants from her garden that she referred to as heirlooms. Should I treat them in some special way? A.: You didn’t identify your hei...
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Ask a Master Gardener: What is a rain garden?
Q.: Exactly what is a “rain” garden?  Elizabeth K. A.: The concept of “rain” gardens (also known as bio-retention areas) is relatively new. The first one debuted in Prince George’s County, Md. Rai...
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Ask a Master Gardener: What is an invasive plant?
Q.: Would you review exactly what an invasive plant is and which ones are the biggest threats in Georgia? Edward W. A.: According to the Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council ( EPPC ), an invasive pla...
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Ask a Master Gardener: How do I make a great garden with my small space?
Q.: My husband and I have recently retired and downsized to a new home. Can you give me some tips on how to make our small barren back yard both attractive and low-maintenance? Carol P. A.: For g...
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Ask a Master Gardener: Annuals vs. Perennials
Q.: Can you clarify the difference between “annual” and “perennial” plants for me and tell me the advantages of each? Amanda D. A.: Plants, including natives, are divided into three classes accord...
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Red owl, gray owl ... the same owl?
Screech owls are small – not much bigger than a baked potato. They are the smallest owls with ear tufts in the East, and that sometimes fools nearsighted folks into thinking they are seeing a baby...
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Ask A Master Gardener: Controlling Whiteflies
Q.: I have tiny white flying insects on my vegetables. What are they, and how can I get rid of them?  Elaine G. A.: Whiteflies can seem to come out of nowhere all of a sudden! They are easy to id...
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Ask a Master Gardener: How to garden with minimal space
Q.: I am interested in vegetable gardening because of the economy, but I have limited space. How can I get a good yield from a small area? A.: Once again, people have recognized the value of gro...
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Relics of the past aren't really that old
We live in an era of modern conveniences and gadgets. These items of today may one day seem very strange and unusual to our grandchildren and their children. Today, there are items and relics that...
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