Conservation
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The older I get, the more I realize that the “spooky” motifs associated with Halloween are just normal things we see in nature and agriculture at this time of year. Summer-planted pumpkins ripen in the fall. Bats increase feeding behavior to prepare for winter hibernation. Autumn begins “hooting season” for owls, as they become more…
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When most people think of fruit and nut trees, apples, peaches, or pecans usually come to mind. But many of the edible plants we’re familiar with aren’t native to the Southeast—or even to North America. By planting edible, native trees and shrubs, you can grow delicious food while also supporting local wildlife, conserving resources, and…
Posted in: Community Gardening, Conservation, Fruits, Native Plants, Perennials, Sustainable Ag, Trees, Urban Agriculture -
by Anne Wiskind, 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. It has now moved into a long, HOT, DRY summer, and…
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by Anne Wiskind, 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. The 2025 Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSePC) is scheduled for August…
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Our friends at UGA Extension Cobb County, Paulding County, and Douglas County have now opened registration for their Fall 2025 Master Naturalist class! About Master Naturalist The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and human impacts on these environments. The UGA Georgia Master Naturalist…
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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…
Posted in: Conservation, Environmental Education, Native Plants, Pest, Trees, Upcoming Event, Urban Forestry -
by Jason Parker, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer May is the heart of springtime, and the scent of flowers is in the air. Those scents, and the lovely colors that accompany them, are meant to attract attention. Our bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are becoming active and beginning to play their annual role as pollinators.…
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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…