Master Gardener
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Join our gardening gurus, the North Fulton Master Gardeners, for three new LIVE Zoom webinars this fall! These courses will also be streamed on Facebook Live. Each course will be recorded and saved to the NFMG YouTube channel for repeat viewing. Join us live to be able to ask questions and get real-time answers from…
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Are you a fan of pollinators? Then, we need YOU! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is your opportunity to provide valuable data on pollinator populations around our great state. Every 3rd weekend in August, Georgians (and now South and North Carolinians, too) record the pollinators they see. UGA faculty use these data to compare changes in…
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by Anne Wiskind, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer trainee Message from a Homeowner: We moved into our home in June 2020. One of the main selling points was a gorgeous, flat backyard, as we planned on getting a dog. We got a cute puppy in December 2020, who has grown into a 90-pound bundle of…
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by Sabine Savoie, 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. Yucky! Slimy! Gross! These are the adjectives used to describe the…
Posted in: Community Gardening, Container Gardening, Master Gardener, Organic, Soil, Urban Agriculture -
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…
Posted in: Annuals, Conservation, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Organic, Ornamental, Perennials, Pollinator, Sustainable Ag, Trees, Uncategorized -
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. It seems like we hear comments about global warming every day.…
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by Gayle Bryan, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer trainee Do you enjoy art but do not feel that you have the artistic ability to draw or paint? Why not use your imagination and create beautiful floral arrangements in containers for yourself and others to enjoy? A container garden is easier to plant and maintain…
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by Elana Spaulding, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer trainee Spring is here, flowers are starting to bloom, and it’s time to plant those fruits and veggie seeds you have been itching to get in the ground. While there are many summer foods that we look forward to eating (looking at you, watermelon), one we look…
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by Marty Thomas, 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. May has arrived and the days are getting warmer and longer.…
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by Pam Rentz, 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. Are you thinking about making changes to your garden this year?…