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Squash, zucchini, and cucumber are some of the most popular vegetable crops for Georgia home gardeners. Once their big leaves start sprawling and their showy flowers bloom, you know summer has officially arrived. While cucurbit crops are fairly easy to start from seed in the home garden, they are attractive to a variety of insect…
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Plant Healthcare: Detecting & Responding to Atlanta’s Most Dangerous Pests Sat Aug 09 | 12pm-3pmTrees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse825 Warner St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Are you a volunteer or greenspace steward ready to take action to protect our local plants and ecosystems? Since 2022, the American Public Gardens Association’s Plant Protection Program has helped train hundreds of volunteers…
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Curious about houseplants but don’t know where to start?Tried keeping them alive, but they just won’t thrive? Join us for Homegrown Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Houseplants—a fun class designed just for new plant parents! Learn which houseplants are easiest to grow, how to keep them healthy with the right light and water, and how…
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Ready to take your harvest to the next level? Join us for a 2-day, hands-on training designed for small scale growers and entrepreneurs interested in creating safe, high-quality value-added products. Session 1: Tuesday, June 10 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of safe canning, including water bath and pressure canning techniques. We’ll also…
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by John Fox, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer This article is part of Garden Buzz, a series from Appen Media and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, where rotating columnists explore horticulture topics like herbs, insects, and wildlife conservation. Find all Garden Buzz articles here. Hydrangeas are getting a head start with the mild spring, with…
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Perhaps no vegetable is quite as popular as the home-grown tomato. There is no comparison between one that has been freshly picked off the vine in the home garden, versus one from the grocery store. In order to achieve that prized, plump, ruby red culinary delight, we must understand some basic requirements of the plant. …
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by Sue Boehlke, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer This article is part of Garden Buzz, a series from Appen Media and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, where rotating columnists explore horticulture topics like herbs, insects, and wildlife conservation. Find all Garden Buzz articles here. Herbs are a great way to start food gardening. They tend…
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by Robin Pollack, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer This article is part of Garden Buzz, a series from Appen Media and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, where rotating columnists explore horticulture topics like herbs, insects, and wildlife conservation. Find all Garden Buzz articles here. I find it so rewarding having a fresh vegetable garden at…
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Come explore these unique gardens and be inspired! The North Fulton Master Gardeners (NFMG) are pleased to announce that the 2025 Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Whether you are an experienced or beginner gardener or simply enjoy…
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Warm-Season Lawn Tips for May Warm-season lawns include bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, and St. Augustinegrass. Cool-Season Lawn Tips for May Cool-season lawns include tall fescue, fine fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, rough bluegrass, and ryegrass. If you have questions about your lawn, don’t hesitate to contact us at one of our offices. Learn More Bermudagrass Lawn CalendarZoysiagrass Lawn CalendarCentipedegrass…
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