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Start
the new year organized
Getting organized.
It's a common New Year's resolution.
WestPoint
Stevens has store in Fairburn
Retailers often
follow the festive holiday season with white sales, possibly in anticipation
of our tendencies to "nest" in early winter.
Next
Backyard meeting Jan. 14
Hulyn Smith grows
camellia blossoms the size of a dinner plate in a range of color from
pink to red to magenta. Gardeners and plant collectors "ooohed"
and "aaaahed" over Smith's unbelievably beautiful camellias
at the 2002 statewide Master Gardener meeting in Gwinnett County. Coweta
County Master Gardeners were inspired to invite Smith to the Backyard
Association meeting so others in our community could experience the
wonder of Camellia reticulata.
Put
your roses to bed for the winter
As the days shorten
and the temperatures dip, it is time to think about putting your roses
to bed for a long winter rest.
Firewood:
Know what you are buying
Firewood is sold
by various methods:
Tips
for reducing home energy costs
The unrest in the
Middle East and Iraq, combined with the upcoming chilly weather, will
likely translate into higher energy bills for Fayetteville-area residents.
"There are ways in which to cut down on these expenses this coming
winter with a little preparation now," said Dwight Hurston, Fayetteville-area
director of HouseMaster, the premier home inspection franchise organization
in the U.S. and Canada.
Smoke
management
Smoke management
has become more of a concern as many areas of Fayette County become
more populated. Before burning off land or natural debris you need to
become aware of the effects and hazards of smoke that controlled burning
may cause. You should also be aware that you are responsible for your
fire and keeping it from getting out of control and causing damage,
you are responsible for your smoke and the hazards it may cause. Wildfires,
prescribed woodland burning, burning brush, or any type of outside burning
can smoke up homes, communities, and can also reduce visibility on roads
and airports.
Order
tree seedlings for winter planting
The Georgia
Forestry Commission continues to accept orders for seedlings to be planted
this fall and winter. Seedling application forms are available at all
Georgia Forestry Commission offices. Interested persons need to place
their orders early so they can be assured of the seedlings they want
and will need. Several varieties are offered this year and many will
sell out quickly.
Simple
weatherizing tips yield warmer houses and lower fuel bills
As the leaves
turn and a hint of fall chills the air, it's time to think about weatherizing
your home in order to make more efficient use of your heat and to control
heating costs.
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