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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From soil health and growing herbs to beekeeping and container gardening, there are lots of opportunities to come out and learn at gardens and farms with Food Well Alliance this fall! Replenishing Your Soil for Fall Planting Workshop with Patricia Parks – Vegan Chef’s Garden Tuesday, September 15 from 6pm-7pm Join Patricia Parks for a workshop…
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by Gabrielle LaTora, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Fulton County Extension Whether your tomatoes petered out early or held on past their prime, they probably didn’t look so good when you pulled them out. In our Georgia climate – hot, humid, and with irregular rainfall recently – tomatoes can struggle with diseases. Now is the…
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Have you wanted to start your hydroponic systems, but don’t know where to start? Join Dekalb, Clayton, and Fulton County Extension system to build your own to take home! Whether you’re new to gardening or an experienced grower, you’ll assemble a complete hydroponic kit that includes 6 grow slots, an air pump, 250 mL of…
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by Anne Fallon, 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. We love carrots in our house, but that wasn’t always the…
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by Gabrielle LaTora, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent What is neem? Neem – sometimes called neem oil – is a pesticide derived from seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica), native to South Asian forests. Because neem is derived from a natural source and has action against a variety of insect pests and diseases, it…
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Written by Joshua Lyon, UGA Extension Agent, Banks County , via the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards e-newsletter. Bee hotels are a popular educational tool that provide pollinator nesting in home gardens, schools, and public landscapes. These structures are designed to provide nesting habitat for solitary native bees like leafcutter and mason bees. While bee hotels…
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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