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School is back in session and autumn is only a few weeks away. If you have a warm-season lawn, now is the time to get it ready for winter. Proper care in late summer and early fall helps bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and zoysiagrass lawns enter dormancy at the appropriate time, protects against cold injury, prevents winter…
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Relishes and pickles are a great way to enjoy the bountiful array of fruits and vegetables long after the summer growing season is over. Pickled products are not just for cucumbers anymore and add a tang of flavor to meals and snacks. Peaches, chow-chow, okra, hot peppers, and green beans can be pickled for a…
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Parents looking for meaningful, educational, and exciting opportunities for their children this fall won’t have to look far. Forsyth County 4-H is offering a full calendar of programs that combine hands-on learning, skill-building, and plenty of fun. From nature exploration and cooking to life skills and STEM challenges, 4-H has something for every age and…
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This August 2025 marks the 7th year of the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSPC). This annual citizen science event started in 2019 as the Great Georgia Pollinator Census, but has now grown to include five states. South Carolina, through Clemson University Extension, joined the project for the 2022 census, followed by North Carolina State University…
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Forsyth County 4-H is excited to announce the launch of LifeSmarts, a dynamic educational program that helps middle and high school students gain the knowledge and confidence they need to make smart, informed choices in everyday life. This fast-paced competition-based program teaches real-world skills in the areas of personal finance, consumer rights, health and safety,…
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While pesticides should never be the first tool we reach for when managing pests in our homes and landscapes, there are times when pesticide use is warranted. Knowledge and planning are necessary to develop an effective and safe pest control strategy. Types of pesticides There are several types of pesticides, and each type contains ingredients…
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Summer’s here, and it’s a great time to try new things that help us feel good. One fun and healthy activity is making your own kombucha! It’s a satisfying drink that’s easy to create at home. Kombucha started a long, long time ago in China, around 220 B.C. Today, it’s really popular in the U.S.…
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About this time last year, I wrote about a couple of very visible invasive plants. One was Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), a sun- and shade-tolerant grass that has spread so far it is known by several names, including Nepalese browntop, Asian stilt grass, and Chinese packing grass. Japanese stiltgrass is native to Asia and is…
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Around this time of year, many are shopping and planning for weekend outdoor barbeques and picnics at a local park, near the lake, at a neighborhood swimming pool, or at the beach. Enjoying the evening ambience of Cumming City Center’s musical amphitheater, fishing or sailing on Lake Lanier with family and friends, or grilling while…
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Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to go out and do NestWatch monitoring with the Forsyth County Master Naturalist Extension Volunteers (MNEV). After months of spending all of my daylight hours in buildings and the car, I thoroughly enjoyed spending a couple of hours walking the Bluebird Trail at Chattahoochee Pointe Park, breathing fresh…
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