Vegetables
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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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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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Interested in gardening but not sure where to start? Maybe you know a little about gardening but want to take a deeper dive. Or you see a lot of information online but you’re not sure what’s reliable and based on science. No worries – our Master Gardener Extension Volunteers have you covered with tried-and-true, evidence-based…
Posted in: Container Gardening, Herbs, Master Gardener, Native Plants, Ornamental, Pollinator, Sustainable Ag, Vegetables -
Celebrate Spring with Hillside! Bloom with Hillside is a family-friendly Spring plant sale that highlights the role of horticulture therapy in supporting the mental health and well-being of the young people Hillside serves. Highlights of Bloom with Hillside When and Where Saturday, April 18th, 20269:00 am – 1:00 pmHillside (690 Courtenay Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30306) Bloom…
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by Mary Lyn Paolella and Christine Williams, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers 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. If you are a gardening enthusiast, come…
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by Nancy Puckett, 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 local library is a great way to get involved with…
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We’re excited to announce that Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer training will be held from January to April 2026. To receive an application for our exciting program, applicants are required to attend one of three informational sessions. Please register for the appropriate session below: Learn more about the Fulton Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program…
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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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Perhaps no vegetable is quite as popular as the home-grown tomato. There is no comparison between one that has been freshly picked off the vine in the home garden, versus one from the grocery store. In order to achieve that prized, plump, ruby red culinary delight, we must understand some basic requirements of the plant. …
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by Sue Boehlke, 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. Herbs are a great way to start food gardening. They tend…