Conservation
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by Katherine Coppedge, 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 decided to transition my landscape to native plants because I…
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Chances are you’ve seen a lady beetle, sometimes known better as a “ladybug,” and could pick one out of a lineup. But how much do you really know about them? Are they all female? Do they eat our plants? Why do they come into our house in the fall? Where do they go in the…
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Plants in the genus, Ligustrum, commonly called privet, are well-known ornamental plants in the southern garden. The ‘Sunshine’ cultivar has been bred for its golden-yellow foliage and tolerance to a variety of soil conditions and sunlight. ‘Swift Creek’ is known for its variegated, green-and-cream leaves. However, the original privet species that was used to breed…
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by Carole MacMullan, 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. In March 2020, Americans became keenly aware of a fast-spreading, globally…
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Join Trees Atlanta Thursday, January 16th from 12pm – 1pm for a virtual lunch & learn! Visit the event page to register and learn more. East Decatur Greenway’s Executive Director, Michele Ritan, will share the journey of the East Decatur Greenway from a blighted brownfield site into a vibrant community greenspace. Michele successfully engaged neighbors, university…
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by Michael Snow, 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. In collaboration with the City of Milton and its Plant! Milton…
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by Carole MacMullan, 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. As a child, I can remember the thrill of seeing fireflies…
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Are you interested in sustainability, biodiversity, pollinators, and soil health? Then the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards (GGLS) program is for you! Learn more about the GGLS program in our previous blog post. To help give you a jump start on your GGLS certification, our Agriculture & Natural Resources team are offering three classes from the…
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If you keep up with the news, you’ve probably heard some buzz about spotted lanternfly. This invasive insect was first seen in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to 15 states, most recently to North Carolina, where it was detected in 2022. Spotted lanternfly has not been observed yet in Georgia, but entomologists and…
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Are you interested in native plants, biodiversity, pollinators, composting, and other green landscape practices? Then the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards certification program is for you! Our Master Gardeners are teaching courses from the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program at libraries across Fulton County this summer. Read on to find out where and when. What is…
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