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Corn being harvested on the UGA Tifton campus in 2016. CAES News
Georgia corn yields lower than last year's crop 11/29/17 Julie Jernigan
Georgia’s corn yields were lower than expected this season due to prolonged cloudy conditions this summer, according to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension corn, soybean and small grains agronomist Reagan Noland.
If you receive a gift of a homemade canned good, look closely before you consume it. Is the food covered with liquid with no discoloration or is it drying out at the top of the jar? The food should not be unnaturally discolored either. And, obviously, throw out anything with mold growing on it. And, before opening the jar, look for signs of spoilage, such as cloudy and/or bubbling liquid. Lastly, make sure the jar's vacuum seal is intact when you open the jar and no liquid is spurting out, an indication that pressure inside the jar is forcing it out. Also, notice if there are unusual odors coming from the food in the jar. CAES News
Be sure homemade gifts are safe to eat 11/28/17 Elizabeth L. Andress
You look at the pretty relish, salsa or preserve in the glass jar your friend or co-worker gave you. Then the wondering begins; is the canned food gift safe to eat? While it is not possible to guarantee safety with homemade food items, there are some pointers to keep in mind as you look at that gift and decide how – or even if – to enjoy it.
Peaches hang from a Georgia tree in this 2009 file photo. CAES News
Georgia's peach farmers hoping for colder winter this year 11/27/17 Clint Thompson
Cooler temperatures are needed this winter to avoid another disastrous peach season, according to Jeff Cook, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension County coordinator in Taylor and Peach counties. 
cracked pecans CAES News
Give nut-lovers their own nut-producing trees this holiday season 11/27/17 Paul Pugliese
Mixed nut samplers, chocolate covered nuts, praline pecans and a variety of nutty baked goods are commonly given as gifts during the holidays. For some, the perfect gift might be a nut-producing tree — a gift that keeps on giving. 
Rosemary plants are popping up in nurseries during the holidays among the mini-Christmas tree alternatives. CAES News
Create a winter wonderland indoors with plants 11/24/17 Sage Barnard
When you think of Christmastime decor, there are some tried and true plants and greenery that immediately come to mind — poinsettias and Christmas cacti, for instance. While those are great choices to spruce up your home, there’s a whole world of plants out there to add a little more green to your holiday displays.
Air Plant, Tillandsia CAES News
Don't give a hassle for the holidays: Use these tips to pick the right gift plant 11/21/17 Christina Conner
Around the holiday season, many people feel gift-block. Maybe it’s the pressure of having to find gifts that loved ones will appreciate or having to find a gift last minute. Whatever the case may be, a houseplant makes a fantastic gift.
The Rose Garden, and all the other gardens, at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm in Savannah, Georgia, are adorned with lights for the holiday season. The light show, called “Jewel in a Savannah Christmas,” runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on select evenings from Friday, Nov. 24 through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. CAES News
December Nights and Holiday Lights returns with more than a million lights 11/21/17 Norman Winter
Once again, the beauty of the holidays is captured in more than 1 million lights across the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (CGBG) at the Historic Bamboo Farm in Savannah, Georgia. The light show, called “Jewel in a Savannah Christmas,” runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on select evenings from Friday, Nov. 24 through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
U.S. currency and credit cards. CAES News
Make a shopping list, set a budget to control holiday spending 11/21/17 Michael Rupured
Starting your holiday shopping early helps, but with a little forethought, even procrastinators can benefit by following some shopping tips from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
ColorMax comes in 10 colors and a mix. 'Icy Blue,' (shown) 'Popcorn' and 'Lemon Splash' are must-have plants for cool-season landscapes. The plants reach 6 to 8 inches tall with a spread of about 10 inches. ColorMax violas are very cold-tolerant and transplant to the garden with ease. CAES News
ColorMax violas offer a new wow factor to the cool-season landscape 11/20/17 Norman Winter
Make no mistake about it, if you have ever felt like a viola couldn’t dazzle like a pansy, then you haven’t tried ColorMax. ColorMax is a relatively new series of viola that comes to us from Sakata Seed and has completely shocked me with its flower power. It really is color to the max with these violas.

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