Flowers
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The motivations and goals for gardening are different for everyone. Whether it’s the beauty of foliage and flowers, fresh vegetables, curb appeal and property value, or just some time outdoors away from electronics, the benefits are the same. Gardening provides exercise, stress relief, connection with nature, and a sense of accomplishment. No matter your motivation…
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The Cherokee County Extension office with support from the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers collaborated with the Sequoyah Regional Library system to open a seed library at the Hickory Flat Library on March 8, 2016. The library, which is a retro-fitted antique dresser is filled with flower, herb, and vegetable seeds. Gerald Phillips is the Master…
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The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension-Cherokee County and Cherokee County Master Gardeners have partnered with the Sequoyah Library System to open a unique program at the Hickory Flat Library. The Cherokee County Seed Library, which is housed in an antique dresser, is a place where gardeners can learn about seed saving and borrow vegetable, herb,…
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I’ll admit I had high hopes of starting all my plants for the summer vegetable garden indoors. I had my light rack all set up, mixed my soil, and spent a number of hours in February seeding 72 plug flats. But then reality came and I ended up with just a handful of tomatoes and…
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If you remember back to elementary school science, you’ll remember that pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male parts of a flower to the female parts of the same or a different flower. Some plants like grasses and pine trees rely on wind, a sheer quantity of pollen, and a little luck for…
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By Gail Roos: UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteer-Cherokee County Originally published in Cherokee County Master Gardener Newsletter Volume 12: issue 1 December 2014 Here’s why I love hellebores: they’re evergreen, tough, long-lived, shade-loving, deer and rabbit resistant, and quietly beautiful year-round. Add to that – they start flowering in the dead of winter when our…
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The short, cold days of winter leave much to be desired for gardeners but a successful summer garden begins with the arrival of winter seed catalogs. Today’s seed catalogs offer more than just seeds. From stories and recipes to exquisite photos; seed catalogs offer growing advice, new and old plant introductions and welcome inspiration for…
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The 89th Annual Cherokee County Fair is next week from September 22-27th. The fair is a great way to show off your gardening success for the year. Bring thee of your best items in each category to the Cherokee County Fairgrounds Sunday Sep 20 between 2:00-5:00pm or Monday 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. The fairgrounds are located…
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Business Background: Ladyslipper Nursery Ladyslipper Nursery is a family owned and operated business in Woodstock that has been serving the Cherokee, Cobb, and North Fulton area for 19 years. Lula, Kelly and their son Casey are a fixture in the county and they have built a strong customer base by providing quality native plants, annual…
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Merrilily Gardens Merrilily Gardens, in Woodstock, is a live-plant nursery specializing in hybrid daylilies and perennials. They sell 250 different varieties to customers as far away as California, but most of their customers come to the garden and dig them up to take home. June is the best time to visit to see most of…
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