DATE: 3/9/06

CONTACT: Ann Lee McPhail, (864) 656-5951; amcphl@clemson.edu

At Home, Southern Style TV schedule for week of Mar. 20

CLEMSON -- "At Home, Southern Style," a Clemson University TV program, will air on the South Carolina Educational Television Network for the week of Mar. 20. Ann Lee McPhail and Jeff Bennett of the Clemson University Video Productions Services host the program each week, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 to 6:45 a.m.

Viewers may ask questions about a subject that was featured on the program by e-mail at athome-L@clemson.edu, by phone at (864) 656-5951 or at the shows website at: http://AtHome.clemson.edu/. The questions will be answered on selected programs.

Monday, Mar. 20 -- Kathy Wright, Clemson Extension agent, begins a weeklong series about taxes. Today's show features "Taking charge of your taxes." Then, David Bradshaw, Clemson Extension horticulturist, explains water garden basics and how to use rocks in the landscape.

Tuesday, Mar. 21 – Clemson Extension Agent Kathy Wright continues her discussion about taxes, "How to Avoid Errors." Then, Bob Polomski, Clemson Extension horticulture specialist, visits Clyde Gorsuch, Clemson Extension entomologist, to look at Gorsuch's water garden.

Wednesday, Mar. 22 – Clemson Extension Agent Kathy Wright tells about a last ditch way to save money on taxes. Then, Beth Kunkel, Clemson University food science professor, talks about anti-oxidants.

Thursday, Mar. 23 -- College students need some special advice about taxes. Clemson Extension Agent Kathy Wright continues her discussion on taxes. Then, Clemson Extension Horticulturist David Bradshaw shows how to grow peppers in an heirloom garden.

Friday, Mar. 24 – Clemson Extension Agent Kathy Wright explains how to hire a professional to prepare our taxes. Then, Clemson Extension Horticulturist David Bradshaw answers viewers' questions about Split-leaf Philodendron.

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