Trees
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by Gabrielle LaToraAgriculture and Natural Resources Agent Ambrosia beetles are tiny, bark-boring insects that pose a threat to over 100 species of trees and shrubs. We have 173 species of bark and ambrosia beetles in Georgia, with 32 of those species being introduced and non-native. Despite our large number of native species, at least 90%…
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by Marcia O’Shaughnessy, 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. Pruning our woody trees and shrubs is one of the most…
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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. Every homeowner can benefit by having a fig tree as part…
Posted in: Community Gardening, Fruits, Master Gardener, Orchard Crops, Perennials, Trees, Urban Agriculture -
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 -
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 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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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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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…