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As our lawns come out of dormancy and begin to green up, spring growth isn’t limited to just your turfgrass. This is also the time of year when many common lawn weeds become more noticeable- especially as they begin to flower. Many of these plants established earlier in the fall or winter and are now…
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Celebrate Spring with Hillside! Bloom with Hillside is a family-friendly Spring plant sale that highlights the role of horticulture therapy in supporting the mental health and well-being of the young people Hillside serves. Highlights of Bloom with Hillside When and Where Saturday, April 18th, 20269:00 am – 1:00 pmHillside (690 Courtenay Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30306) Bloom…
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When plants begin to decline, develop discolored leaves, or show dieback, disease is often the first concern. However, many plant problems are abiotic, meaning they are non‑infectious and caused by environmental or site conditions rather than plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, or viruses). Abiotic problems frequently resemble plant diseases, but because no pathogen is involved, fungicides…
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Georgia Farm Bureau is partnering with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to host a virtual educational event highlighting emerging trends and exciting career opportunities in agriculture! Fields of Opportunity: Exploring Careers in AgricultureThursday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m.Live on Zoom Register Here The virtual event will feature Tom McCall, president of Georgia Farm Bureau, Tracy Brundage, President of ABAC,…
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by Mary Lyn Paolella and Christine Williams, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers 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. If you are a gardening enthusiast, come…
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Adapted from the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture e-newsletter. Did you know that many of our most important native pollinators nest right under our feet? Ground-nesting bees, which make up the vast majority of wild bee species, build their homes in bare soil, field edges, farm lanes, and lightly disturbed ground. They’re critical for crop…
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by Jerry Veltri, 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. Did you know that mother nature provides the metropolitan Atlanta area…
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Is our Sandy Springs office a little too far for you to drop off your soil samples? You’re in luck! You can now drop off samples at the North Fulton Farm Bureau in Roswell. The process is simple: Why Take Soil Samples? Taking soil samples is the best way to learn crucial facts about your…
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Interested in sustainable gardening? Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to upcycle everyday items into creative planters and discover the basics of growing and caring for plants in small containers. Bring a container you’d like to transform into a planter, and let’s get growing 🌱 Friday, March 27th from 3pm-5pmRed’s Beer…
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Ever wondered what critters live in your backyard? Interested in helping scientists know more about where those critters live? We’ve got just the event for you! At our Community Science Training event, you’ll learn about organizations studying wildlife in Atlanta and how you can help through Community Science. Join scientists as we show you the…