UGA CAES FACES http://georgiafaces.com University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences News Feed Thwart thistle take-over on “Gardening in Georgia” http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3761 Thistle flowers are beautiful. But the damage the invasive plant can do in a pasture or landscape is not. Find out how to thwart its takeover on “Gardening in Georgia with Walter Reeves” July 11 and 15. UGA’s Risse is new Georgia Power Professor http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3762 Mark Risse has been named Georgia Power Company Professor of Water Resources Policy at the University of Georgia, according to Steve Wrigley, director of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, where the position is based. Clean produce before enjoying http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3763 It’s fresh produce time in Georgia. Before you take a bite of a sweet, juicy cantaloupe or homegrown tomato or any other fruit or vegetable, don’t forget to thoroughly wash them first, says a University of Georgia food expert. Planned family time good for children and parents http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3764 “We overschedule ourselves,” said Ted Futris, a relationships specialist with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. “If both children and their parents are constantly going, when are parents engaging in discussions with their kids? Parents need to be making a conscious decision to schedule time together on a regular basis.” June starts wet, ends dry, remained hot http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3765 High pressure dominated Georgia’s weather in June, leading to temperatures that were well above normal. Lack of rainfall in most areas contributed to general drying of the soils in most counties and put stress on some crops. Food preservation doesn’t save money for everyone http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3766 There are many reasons for preserving food at home. Some have to do with satisfaction, creativity or family tradition. Another may be economical. The practice may save money for some, but doesn’t for everyone. Preserve your summer bounty http://georgiafaces.caes.uga.edu/storypage.cfm?storyid=3767 More and more, people are planting gardens and preserving its bounty. For some, the draw is self-sufficiency and quality control.