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	<description>American Society for Horticultural Science</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New Roadside Beautification Concept Studied</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/new-roadside-beautification-concept-studied/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:28:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Linear garden concept saves space, adds visual interest
FORT PIERCE, FL - Travel America&#8217;s highways or drive down any city street this summer and you&#8217;ll probably see them. From small, manicured beds of flowers maintained by community volunteers to extensive landscaping projects along America&#8217;s byways, roadside gardens are taking root.
Aside from the obvious aesthetic benefits, studies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saving the Wild Orchids of Borneo</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/saving-the-wild-orchids-of-borneo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Efforts underway to save thousands of orchid species from extinction
KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA&#8211; Borneo (Kalimantan) is the third largest island in the world. It is rich with a variety of indigenous orchid species that grow in the forests. Borneo&#8217;s rain forests are also home to some extremely rare species of orchids, all highly valued for their exotic [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ethanol Byproduct Produces Green Results</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/ethanol-byproduct-produces-green-results/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DDGS could reduce costs to commercial nursery growers






Tons of distiller&#8217;s dried grains held in storage.
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PROSSER, WA – Commercial flower and plant growers know all too well that invasive, ubiquitous weeds cause trouble by lowering the value and deterring healthy growth of potted ornamental plants. To control weeds, many commercial nursery owners [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Patriotic New Lilacs Introduced</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/patriotic-new-lilacs-introduced/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[National Arboretum releases three new lilacs






Betsy Ross (left), Old Glory (middle), and Declaration (right).
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WASHINGTON, DC - Lilacs. The word evokes memories of promising spring days and visions of colorful, perfumed blooms. Lilacs have long been well-loved staples in America&#8217;s yards and gardens, and have played a storied role in U.S. history.
Native [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What a Peach!</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/what-a-peach/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New high-yield peach introduced 
DAVIS, CA - Summer is peach season, and soon consumers will be flocking to roadside stands and farmers markets to purchase these fresh, juicy, candy-sweet fruits for cobblers or simply enjoying right out of hand. 
Almost all of the fresh peaches available to consumers are freestone, named because the fruit separates easily from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Southern Farmers Realize Profits from Highbush Blueberries</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/southern-farmers-realize-profits-from-highbush-blueberries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New blueberry crops may enhance Georgia&#8217;s economy






Southern highbush blueberry.
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TIFTON, GA — Southern highbush blueberries are emerging as an important fruit crop in Georgia, but experienced farmers say the fruit can be a challenge to grow. To determine if the blueberry shows true promise as a profitable crop, researchers at the University [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;V45&#8243; Harvester Moves South</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/06/25/v45-harvester-moves-south/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[High-tech harvester cuts labor costs, maintains quality of Southern blueberry crops






A bowl of berries is a treat for the eye as well as a delight for the palate. But these tasty little morsels happen to be quite tricky to grow,&#8230;
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KEARNEYSVILLE, WV &#8212; To meet increasing consumer demands for healthy, high-quality fruit, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study results: new recommendations for grape growers</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/study-results-new-recommendations-for-grape-growers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 19:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research determines ideal irrigation methods for premium wine grapes





Robert Mondavi vineyards, Napa CA.
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Prosser, WA — The inland areas of the Pacific Northwest, where rainfall averages only 4 to 12 inches per year, present growing challenges for vineyard owners and wine grape producers. The arid conditions in this part of the country [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Greener offices make happier employees</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/greener-offices-make-happier-employees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 19:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Live plants, green spaces increase job and life satisfaction




 
Growing plants in the office.
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SAN MARCOS, TX — According to the 2000 census, American office workers spend an average of 52 hours a week at their desks or work stations. Many recent studies on job satisfaction have shown that workers who spend longer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Gardens Mushrooming</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/childrens-gardens-mushrooming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 19:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Educators find secrets to successful children&#8217;s garden programs by asking young experts





Only children really fit through the arch and in the tiny mushroom house (with its glowing roof), part of the Camden City Garden Club&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Garden exhibit.
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ITHACA, NEW YORK — Researchers have discovered the secrets to enhancing youth participation in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing &#8216;Orange Bulldog&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/introducing-orange-bulldog/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 19:20:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[New breed of pumpkin good news for growers and consumers in southeast US





A new, virus-resistant pumpkin, specifically developed for ornamental fall and Halloween displays.
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Statesboro, GA — Move over ‘Longface’, ‘Spooktacular’ and ‘Trickster’ - there’s a new face in the pumpkin patch. Welcome ‘Orange Bulldog’, a new variety of the familiar fall [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Establishing faster-growing, durable football fields</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/establishing-faster-growing-durable-football-fields/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 17:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers Find Most-effective Seed Mixture, Planting Times for Fall Sports Fields
MADISON, WI &#8212; A study published in the February 2008 issue of HortScience offers new information that can help schools and contractors get outdoor athletic fields ready for fall sports more quickly. Results of the research study will help schools and communities pare down the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DNA fingerprinting simplified</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/dna-fingerprinting-simplified/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Teen helps design classroom DNA experiments using common food dyes





Andrew N. Trigiano, a middle school student, completing an electrophoresis experiment with food dyes.
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KNOXVILLE, TN — Agarose gel electrophoresis&#8221; Most teenagers wouldn’t have a clue what this scientific term means, but middle school student Andrew Trigiano knows the protocol inside and out. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alternatives to ozone-depleting pesticide studied</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/alternatives-to-ozone-depleting-pesticide-studied/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Strawberry producers searching for safe pesticides, effective growing methods




  
 
Researchers study new methods of weed control in strawberry nurseries.
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VALLADOLID, SPAIN &#8212; Methyl bromide, an odorless, colorless gas used as an agricultural pesticide, was introduced in the 1980s as an effective way to control weeds and increase fruit yields. Agricultural production nurseries around [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Over the back fence: gardeners get advice from neighbors, friends</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 12:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[University extension services perceived as more credible, but need to become more convenient

ST. PAUL, MN &#8212; Where do gardeners turn when they need information about annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees? Staff at University of Minnesota Extension have published results of a survey that concludes that the majority of backyard gardeners get their planting and plant [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Silicon&#8217;s effect on sunflowers studied</title>
		<link>http://ashspress.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/silicons-effect-on-sunflowers-studied/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research shows benefits, detriments of silicon supplements for ornamental flowers




 
Helianthus L. - sunflower
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STILLWATER, OK &#8212; Vibrant, showy sunflowers are revered worldwide for their beauty and versatility. While many varieties of sunflower are grown specifically for their nutritional benefits, ornamental sunflowers have become standards for commercial growers and everyday gardeners. As sunflowers&#8217; [...]]]></description>
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