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How to 'green up' your home, office or dorm with houseplants

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Sunday, September 11th, 2011, 9:35am

Looking for a fresh new look for your home or office or want to add some color and cool for your college digs? Houseplants are always in style.

For an easy transformation for any space, houseplants add high impact and eco flair that rival expensive makeovers. Whether you choose orchids or Bonsai, houseplants fit any lifestyle, mood and taste.

Whether you're a long time plant collector or novice, houseplants will "green up" your life.

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WGTC students took a field trip to Callaway Gardens

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Thursday, May 5th, 2011, 3:53pm
WGTC students took a field trip to Callaway Gardens

VALDOSTA, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Horticulture Department took a trip to Callaway Gardens and learned the history of the horticultural paradise.

“Fieldtrips like this are so important to show students not only the vast array of careers available to horticulture graduates, but also to show the possibilities to students,” said Kerry Watts, instructor.

 

Here is the full press release from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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Free Mulch for City Residents

Submitted by Amber Eady, Web Producer
Monday, April 11th, 2011, 12:26pm
Free Mulch for City Residents

VALDOSTA, GA -  The Public Works Department is offering free mulch to city residents at the compost site at 3365 Val Tech Rd.

City residents can pick up the mulch, Monday - Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., however residents responsible for loading and transporting away their own mulch.

Mulch, made of biodegradable tree and yard waste, can improve garden soil in a variety of ways and is useful in beautification projects.

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