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Boxwood hedges have been iconic features of gardens and landscapes for thousands of years, reportedly dating back to Egyptian gardens from 4000 BC. These evergreen hedges, clipped into boxy vertical and horizontal planes, form walls and borders in countless famous gardens and attractive foundation plantings for family homes. Boxwoods can live for a long time.…
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Guest Author: Cal Powell A program led by a researcher in the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences is helping Georgia residents manage their diabetes. The Health Extension for Diabetes program ®, led by FACS faculty member Michelle Parisi, leverages the vast UGA Extension network and healthcare partners to deliver programming aimed at reducing complications from diabetes. The…
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Looking for a fresh way to support local 4-H youth? Forsyth County 4-H is offering 20-pound boxes of fresh Georgia Grown produce for $35 through the Front Door Produce fundraiser. Orders are open September 14 through November 2. Boxes will be delivered to the Forsyth County Extension office the week of Nov. 16 for pickup.…
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Georgia’s forests are not just a vital part of the state’s economy. They also provide a hands-on classroom for local youth. With approximately 24.1 million acres of forestland, Georgia’s forests support a thriving industry that generated an estimated $59.4 billion in total economic activity and supported more than 177,000 jobs in 2024. Through programs like…
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Pansies When autumn arrives in north, Georgia, our brilliant summer flowers begin to fade, leaves start falling, and many gardens slowly settle into shades of brown and gray. Fortunately, one little flower is ready to take center stage. Pansies are among the best choices for bringing cheerful color to landscapes throughout the cooler months. Pansies…
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We have a lot of ponds and lakes in Forsyth County, most of them associated with one of the 49 dams we have here. Like pools and tennis courts, neighborhood ponds and dams need routine maintenance. Ponds are complex ecosystems of water, plants, microorganisms, fish, turtles, frogs, birds, temperature, sunlight – you get the picture.…
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Growing up in an Indian household in Athens, Georgia, I remember when spices were hard to come by. Once a month, my parents drove an hour to Atlanta just to buy spices and herbs for home-cooked comfort food. There was only one store that all the Indians in the Atlanta area went to in Decatur…
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If your family is like mine, September means that we are finally getting back into our school year schedule. With a new school year comes lots of new opportunities for students to learn new skills and discover activities they are passionate about. For families in Forsyth County, 4-H is ready to make 2026-2027 a year…
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When you think about youth leadership, you likely picture high school students serving as club officers, organizing service projects, or taking on leadership roles in their schools. However, leadership development does not have to wait until students have reached high school. In fact, middle school may be one of the best times for young people…
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By Heather KolichCounty Extension CoordinatorAgriculture and Natural Resources Agent When the carpet gets worn, the kitchen cabinets sag, or we just can’t take that old wallpaper anymore, it isn’t hard to justify making interior home renovations. But how often do we consider making renovations to our home’s setting, the landscape? Reasons to renovate your landscape…
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