Urban Agriculture
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When you think of a thriving garden, you probably visualize a modest plot of land with rich soil, plants laden with juicy tomatoes and peppers, and bees busily buzzing to and from flowers scattered around. Well, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from urban living, it’s that sometimes that modest plot of land can be…
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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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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 -
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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Squash, zucchini, and cucumber are some of the most popular vegetable crops for Georgia home gardeners. Once their big leaves start sprawling and their showy flowers bloom, you know summer has officially arrived. While cucurbit crops are fairly easy to start from seed in the home garden, they are attractive to a variety of insect…
Posted in: Community Gardening, Entomology, Organic, Pest, Sustainable Ag, Urban Agriculture, Vegetables -
Ready to take your harvest to the next level? Join us for a 2-day, hands-on training designed for small scale growers and entrepreneurs interested in creating safe, high-quality value-added products. Session 1: Tuesday, June 10 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of safe canning, including water bath and pressure canning techniques. We’ll also…
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Are you a farmer or community gardener looking to up your game? Check out these upcoming programs in our area. Community Garden Irrigation Essentials REGISTER HERE Tuesday, May 139am – 12pm EDT E.M.B.A.R.C. Community Youth Farm1185 Rock Chapel RoadLithonia, GA 30058 Food Well Alliance, UGA Extension DeKalb County, and the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture invite you to…
Posted in: Community Gardening, Organic, Soil, Sustainable Ag, Upcoming Event, Urban Agriculture, Vegetables -
Are you a small-scale vegetable farmer or homesteader interested in food safety? This introductory course may be for you! The health benefits of eating fresh fruit and vegetables is well-supported by scientific evidence. However, an increasing (though still small) proportion of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness are traced to fresh produce. It’s crucial for farmers…
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Are you a farmer or agricultural producer looking to up your game? Check out these upcoming programs in our area. Advanced Farm Financials Webinar from Good Agriculture Do you really know how your farm is performing? How’s that product selling? How much cash will you have this summer? Register today and find out how Good Agriculture helps farmers with that and…