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Arbor Day is a national event of over 150 years’ standing. It originated in Nebraska in 1872, where pioneers arriving and settling in the treeless plains and prairies of Nebraska participated in an April event that resulted in the planting of over one million trees. Officially, Arbor Day is still in April each year, but…
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Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that kills nearly 21,000 people annually, including over 800 deaths in Georgia each year. Every January, the University of Georgia Radon Program urges Georgians to test for the presence of radon gas in their homes. People who order a test kit online before February 14, 2023, receive a $5…
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Along just about everything else, the cost of water has risen. In the December billing statement, the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department announced slight increases in base and usage rates for water and sewer services. The 2023 rate increase is part of a multi-year plan to ensure the department maintains cost recovery and sufficient…
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With an October freeze and weeks of balmy December days followed by several consecutive days of sub-freezing temperatures, winter has tossed Georgia some unusual surprises so far. Both temperature conditions can affect the development of fruit crops, including blueberries and peaches, crops that are economically important to Georgia.
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Fruits and vegetables make quick, tasty, and nutritious snacks and meals. They contain many of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to stay healthy and fight illnesses. Plus, there are plenty of economical choices. What fresh fruits and vegetables lack are added preservatives. Like other perishable foods, they good bad – often sooner rather…
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While well water in Georgia is generally very safe for drinking, cooking, and household use, UGA and EPD recommend annual testing of well water to monitor pH, naturally occurring mineral levels, and bacterial contamination. Weather events, well damage, and geographic region may warrant additional testing. Heavy rainfall and flooding can carry surface pollutants and pathogens…
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It was just after Thanksgiving when I had to transition to the elastic-waist clothing. Yikes. But treats and feasts aren’t the only factors in play during the fall and winter holiday season. Plenty of other things can throw us off schedule and out of our routines – like seasonal illnesses, travel, family crises, too much…
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Beautiful poinsettias have a long history as a traditional Christmas plant. Unfortunately, as soon as I bring a poinsettia home, it starts dropping leaves. I was, therefore, very excited when I came across an item in a horticulture trade journal about using caladiums along with – or instead of – traditional poinsettias. Colorful foliage is…
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Looking out my kitchen window, I noticed that I can see my neighbors’ houses through the trees. The leaves that hid them throughout the summer have now dropped from the maples, poplars, and sweetgums in my backyard. But there are a few trees still holding their leaves. While most deciduous trees drop their leaves in…
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