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Gardening

July 2, 2025

Grow food with style: Edible landscaping blends beauty and bounty
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Aug. 31, 2022

Lush landscape plants under 20 feet for small spaces
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March 29, 2022

When to prune landscape plants — and how to do it right
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Feb. 22, 2022

Prepare for your spring vegetable garden now
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Aug. 12, 2021

Cold crops: summer’s end calls for winter gardening prep
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Aug. 5, 2021

Celebrate National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day August 8
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Best Garden Vegetable Varieties for Georgia

Feb. 25, 2025
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Hydroponic Gardening for the Homeowner and Small Grower

Jan. 28, 2025
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Nutritional Deficiencies in Vegetables

Nov. 5, 2024
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Citrus Fruit for Southern and Coastal Georgia

Oct. 24, 2024
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Heirloom Vegetables in the Home Garden

Sept. 18, 2024
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Growing Home Garden Sweet Corn

Sept. 3, 2024
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