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Elaine K. Delcuze Plant Rescue Team Over 300 years ago sunflowers (Helianthus) were domesticated in North America by native American tribes. From the Greek words "heli" meaning sun, and "anthos" meaning flower, sunflowers were introduced in Europe by the Spanish explorers returning from this continent. More ...
By JOAN CROTHERS Sentinel Editor Metallic green bodies with bronze outer wings make 1/2" long Japanese beetles hard to miss. But if you don't notice the insect you'll notice the damage as they skeletonize leaves. This beetle eats not just the leaves, but the flowers and fruit of some 300 kinds of trees and shrubs, especially lovi... More ... Keep the heat from turning deadly this summer By: Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Extension Service Agent UGA Air conditioning feels good, but going from cold to hot can be dangerous. Watching a thermometer blow its top may be funny in a cartoon, but for many Georgians, that mercury-boiling heat is all too real, and it can be dangerous. More ...
As the weather keeps getting warmer, home improvement projects keep getting added to many people's to-do lists. From cleaning out gutters to painting to cleaning the house from top to bottom, the project list seems never ending. More ... Frozen Fruit Yogurt It's so simple! In just 10 minutes you can make delicious frozen yogurt by blending your favorite frozen fruit with plain yogurt! And it's lowfat! More ... Now Here's A Tip BY JOANN DERSON . If you are in the market for furniture and you have some time, extend your budget by asking sales associates to let you know when their stores will hold floor-sample sales. These can be a wonderful opportunity to get a gently used piece of good-quality furniture at a great price. More ...
What's the Right Way to Clean a Grill? BY: SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA Q: I'm a little confused by two conflicting sets of grilling directions. My brotherin law tells me that a barbecue grill works best when thoroughly clean, including the cooking surfaces and the interior. My uncle tells me to just fire up the grill for about 10 to 20 minutes and let the heat burn a... More ... Senior News Line Snacks Are Good for Us BY: MATILDACHARLES In my heart I knew it was true, but now there's scientific evidence to back up my belief: Snacks and eating between meals are good for us! Auburn University just released the results of a study of seniors over the age of 65, and it turns out that those who ate snacks on a daily basis are healthie... More ... Strange But True BY SAMANTHAWEAVER . It was award-winning journalist Charles Kuralt -- best known for his "On the Road" segments aired on "The CBS Evening News With Walter Cronkite" -- who made the following sage observation: "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing a... More ...
The challenges of being a Gen X mom are more demanding than ever. Whether it's alternating between soccer practices and ballet recitals or library nights and professional careers, keeping all the balls in the air can take a toll on a mom's state of mind, as well as the state of her appearance. More ... Tips for 4-H and Youth Child Behavior: What parents can do to change their child's behavior By NORMA FLANAGAN 4-H Director What is normal behavior for a child? Normal behavior in children depends on the child's age, personality, and physical and emotional development. A child's behavior may be a problem if it doesn't match the expectations of the family or if it is disruptive. Knowing what to expect from your chil... More ...
Creativity is one of the most important elements in interior design. But when it comes to the process of designing a room, over the past 40 years the industry has been anything but creative. Until recently the steadfast rule was to choose furniture, accessories and paint first. Then almost as an a... More ...
Our thanks to all Young Harris gardeners for helping to keep Young Harris beautiful. More ...
Choose a Chore and a Surprise BYDONNAERICKSON Here's a way for the kids to have fun while at the same giving them responsibility and teaching them new job skills at home. Make a giant-size cootie catcher chore game that will grab their attention and get them motivated to dig into a big job. It's a super-size version of the old-fashioned paper... More ... |
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