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We have to decide what will take with us as we grow into the community that will be. If valuing the land is a shared community value, the time to act is now. If we wait, we won’t have a choice, because that farmland will be gone.
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Hello all, My name is Josh Grant and I’ve just stepped into the Ag agent position in the Barrow Co Extension office. I’m so excited to be in this community! Looking forward to working with constituents to make and continue fun as well as informative programing for our Ag and Natural Resources! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me…
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Don’t get caught under too much mistletoe this season! I’m not referring to the bunch hung from the ceiling for sweethearts to kiss under at Christmas; by all means, carry on if you are so inclined. What I am concerned about is the mistletoe still hanging in the tree. I understand that a lot of…
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Lawns are a quintessential part of American landscapes; from the humblest starter home to the most opulent mansion, lawns for better or worse, are ubiquitous. While many people opt to pay a professional to manage their lawn, having an attractive lawn doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. One of the cheapest and simplest ways…
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Fall gardens are just around the corner. There are so many great things about fall gardens; cooler weather for doing all that garden work for one. Fewer pests and homegrown carrots rank high on my list as well. One thing that can be tricky though, is working with the small seeds that are a feature…
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You’re invited to be a citizen scientist! This Friday and Saturday is the annual Great Georgia Pollinator Census. Come tally pollinator landings on a blooming plant. This data is submitted and contributes to what we know about pollinators in Georgia. Wimberly’s Roots has invited us to count at their spectacular pollinator garden. Show up anytime…
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Plucking a tall stem, she wrapped it around itself creating a loop encircling the upper portion of the stem. Sliding the loop quickly up the stem against the bud caused the bud to shoot off the stem with an impressive speed and trajectory. I marveled. Who knew?
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“Crape-murder” is a term used to describe the bizarre habit of pruning crape myrtles back annually in a manner that is horticultural blasphemy. I’ve seen heads shake and eyes roll at the mention of it. I don’t like the practice myself; crape myrtles are breathtaking when allowed to grow to their full grace and height.…
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My mother-in-law is a furniture re-arranger. It is not unusual to come in and find the living room in a completely new layout, just because. It never occurs to me to do this in my home. Once my furniture has found its home it stays put, but I’m constantly rearranging in the garden. My blue-eyed…
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