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University of Georgia Presents Pruning Workshop

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University of Georgia Presents Pruning Workshop

 

The University of Georgia Horticulture Department will present a pruning workshop on February 24.

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Plants that once grew wild were brought back to be planted, and seeds sold for hundreds of millions of dong/kg

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Plants that once grew wild were brought back to be planted, and seeds sold for hundreds of millions of dong/kg

 

This article from a Vietnamese online publication caught our eye.

"This is a special moisture-loving herbaceous plant, with a lifespan of up to 100 years, rather slow growth and found at an altitude of 1,200-2,000m above sea level.

"This plant was discovered by scientists in 1973 and officially announced in 1985 with the name Vietnamese ginseng, a completely new type of ginseng in the scientific world."

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Beware of pine straw scammers

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Beware of pine straw scammers

 

Homeowners in the metro Atlanta area are reporting pine straw scammers. Here's what happens. A scammer offers to spread pine straw mulch, then presents the resident with an outrageous bill.

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Landscape diversity is a good thing

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Landscape diversity is a good thing

This article by the Associated Press makes some great points about landscape diversity. We think it's cool!

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Photographing Gardens During Colder Months

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Photographing Gardens During Colder Months

 

Perhaps it's time to look at our gardens with different eyes, to enjoy their beauty in fall and winter.

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