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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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Spotting an active gardener is easy – just check for dirt under their fingernails! And if you notice small red sores on the hands above those dirty nails, then you know that person is borderline clinical in their level of devotion to their plants. They are willing to brave the pain and misery of fire…
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Soil is literally the foundation of life here on Earth. Even if we are generations removed from life on the farm we should understand the important role soils play in our daily lives. In recognition of this critical role that soils play in the health of our lives and that of our planet, the United…
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Wildcat on a Wing Winery: Local artist and businessman, David Boone has done many things for a living from working on oil rigs in the West to creating beautiful birdhouses that he and his wife, Julie, have sold all over the country. They began selling their artistic birdhouses in 1989 at various shows and festivals…
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By K. Marc Teffeau As our Cherokee County vegetable gardens move into full production in July so come the assorted insect pests. Some can just be a nuisance, but others can be very destructive if not controlled. Take aphids – also known as (AKA) plant lice – for example. These small bugs, usually found on…
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I am always on the search for different varieties for my garden. Not that there is anything wrong with the old standards like ‘Clemson Spineless’ okra or ‘Rutgers’ tomato but I like to grow to discover new flavors, unique characteristics, or plants that are otherwise not known to grow in my area. This year I’ve…
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Business Background: Emily’s Garden at Haradon Farm is a family operated vegetable business in beautiful Ball Ground. Robby Westbrook started the business in 2012 and has steadily grown with interest and demand for locally grown food. This year they have close to 40 acres of corn, okra, tomatoes, beans, peppers, and eggplants in production. Their…
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The story of American Pillar Nursery is one of romance, hope, and determination. Mavis Houser and her late husband John started their business in 2009 specializing in their patented ‘American Pillar” Arborvitae. Mavis and John met in 2004 at Woodstock First Baptist Church’s Tuesday morning bible study when Mavis was 76 and John was 80. …
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The Georgia Forestry Commission’s “Making the Shade Program” is designed to create healthier, safer playgrounds in communities across Georgia. Playgrounds are often in open, sun-drenched areas and playground equipment and mats conduct thermal heat to incredible levels, often over 130 degrees. This program can provide technical and financial assistance up to $5,000. A dollar…
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Cox Arboretum Cox Arboretum is a private arboretum created by Tom and Evelyn Cox with over 4,000 living specimens, many of which are critically endangered. In addition to the beautiful plants, particularly conifers, it is a unique and diverse habitat with natural streams, lake, spring and stream fed pond, and over one acre wetland. Mr.…