Plant Tips
      Prune your big leaf hydrangeas now The regular pink and the blue big leaf hydrangeas should be pruned between July 1 and August 1st. Dry flowers for indoor bouquets Cut different flowers with different textures and colors to keep for winter arrangements.
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A pest in your garden
      There are some 250 species of these nasty little insects that range in color from black, brown, green, red, gray, orange yellow and even pink. Some also have wings. Most aphids are females that live only about one month. They give birth to several live nymphs each day.
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Have a great view but not great water pressure?
      There is a solution to your problem if this statement is true for you. Whether you are on a well or city water, fully automatic equipment is a seperate in-house system incorporating your present source of water and will dramatically increase your pressure and flow.
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Controlling Mosquitoes in your home and on your premises
By Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Extension Service Agent UGA
      Mosquitoes can be quite vexing and sometimes a serious problem. In the home, about the yard and in public parks, they can interfere with man's chores and spoil his enjoyment of leisure time. Some species of mosquitoes are able to transmit diseases such as malaria to man, various types of encephali...
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Ribs Supreme
      Only 15 minutes of grilling time! The trick: Steam the ribs for an hour in the oven up to 2 days before barbecuing.
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Unique mountain furniture
      Two men have opened a furniture store, Hiawassee Cabin Furniture, that is a mustsee if you are building a new house or redecorating. David Baggett and Tyree Deitz have their workshop in the back of the store and can customize any piece of wood, putting your name and address for outside your home,...
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The Garden Bug
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The Illustrated Bible
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Tips for 4-H and Youth
Teach your tyke to bike
BY: NORMA FLANAGAN
      One of parent's most cherished memories is watching her child learn to ride a bike. Here are some tips for learning safe and fun cycling habits. What's the best age to begin? A child as young as 3 can try a two-wheeler with training wheels.
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This is a Hammer
Hard-to-Read Knobs on Stove
BY SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA
      Q: I have a huge complaint about the burner controls on stoves, and I haven't seen any information on how to fix it. Since my mid-40s, my vision has steadily declined, and I need to wear strong glasses to see.
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Strange But True
BY SAMANTHAWEAVER
      . You're certainly familiar with the word "polygamy" -- the form of marriage in which a person has more than one spouse at the same time -- but you probably haven't heard of the word "digamy." Whether or not you know what it means, though, you could very well be a participant.
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Five Simple Summer Spruce Ups for Outdoors
      Summer is finally here and you plan to spend every spare minute wearing a permanent indentation in the cushion of the patio chaise. But before you kick back and enjoy the lazy days of summer, you know you need to do something to spruce up the outside of your home.
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Summer Visitors Can Strain A Budget
BYDAVID UFFINGTON
      Summer's here, and the visitors are coming. Having company can strain your budget unless you plan ahead. Whether it's food or entertainment or fixing up the guest room, there are ways to save money and still have time to enjoy yourself.
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Donna's Day: Creative family fun
Relax by Your Own Water Fountain
BYDONNAERICKSON
      The soothing sound of water trickling from a water fountain is music to the ears after a busy day. If you don't have one on your patio or deck, here's how to make a simple version with your kids, using a terra-cotta flowerpot and tray.
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Enotah Garden Club of Young Harris July Gardens
      July Gardens of the Month awarded to Marilyn Lafon of Pinecrest Rd., and to Byron and Betty Bledsoe of Main Street. Honorable mention for July to a Garden Club member goes to Grace Oakley and husband, Charles of Ashland Cove Overlook.
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Birding Bits
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Gazebos: The New Gathering Place Away from Home
      Many homeowners wish to turn their backyards into outdoor living spaces, bringing indoor comforts into the fresh outdoor air. Gazebos are uniquely suited to do this by providing a covered retreat that adds distinction to the outdoor living space.
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Clever idea for your garden
      With so many streams in this area it isn't hard to find some flat river rocks. Wash them with dish soap and water and dry overnight. Then using a paint marker with xylene (available at craft stores) put the name of one of your garden plants on each one to decorate your flower bed.
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