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The newsletter for Spring 2009 is now on line ready for reading. With thanks to Danny Askew
Calendar of Events
GREAT NEWS!!!!! EPD to Allow Water Efficient Soaker Hoses and Drip Irrigation.
click here to read the press release www.gaepd.org/Files_PDF/news/News_release_soaker_hoses_drip_irrigation.pdf
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Great web page Georgia Urban Agricultural web link
Georgia Environmental Education
Congratulations to Tom and Polly Reins on receiveing an 
award for a Georgia Championship Tree.
MAGNOLIA X SOULANGIANA common name Japanese saucer magnolia.
Very fragrant blooms, up 10" across, easily killed by a late frost.
Tree (measured by Ga Forestry Dept) 38' to 40' feet tall and a spread of 48'
The trunk at 3ft from ground is 34" in circumference
Polly bought the tree approx 35 years ago from Carter's Nursery (out of business now) for $5.00
Support Local Food Growers
DROUGHT ALERT
The Extension office is getting a lot of calls on gray water collecting and Hall County water ban issues. Here are several websites that offer helpful advice on caring for your garden during the drought.
*Note: Water from an alternative source -pumping from a personal creek or well - also face difficulty during drought and are unlikely to recharge. Also, drawing from these bodies does impact streams,rivers, and lakes that are fed by these sources. If an individual has an alternate source, a sign MUST be posted in a clear visibility, so there are no questions.(Gainesville Water Department)
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