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As you make your new year’s resolutions, keep the environment in mind. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry! Read on for inspiration so that you can kick off 2020 as a more sustainable citizen. The 3 R’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle play a huge role in saving our environment. Reduce is listed first…
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It’s the time of year that we often encounter dips in temperature. These cold snaps and winter storms can be a problem for our sensitive landscaping plants which may or may not be able to survive these events. Depending on how cold it gets, what species are in your yard, and where shrubs and small…
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While some opt for the ease of an artificial tree and greenery that can be used year after year and passed down to kids and grandkids, there is just something about a real tree and fresh cut greenery that brightens up the home at Christmas. Native trees such as pines (shortleaf, longleaf, loblolly, and slash),…
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With all this cold damp weather, the main thing on my mind is getting home and starting a nice warm fire. However, whether you get your firewood from a local source, or your own backyard, it could be a host to any number of invasive insects. For this reason, Georgia and many other states regulate…
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The cooler weather is going to send insects scrambling for warm, safe places to spend the winter. Unfortunately for us, our houses are exactly what these bugs are looking for. One of the peskiest invaders is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB). This bug was introduced from Asia most likely in shipping crates. The first…
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Happy Friday, everyone! Here’s some upcoming fun stuff we’ve got going on in Fulton County: 1. Our Master Gardener Extension Volunteers are speaking about Fall Vegetable Gardening at 1pm at the College Park Library this Saturday, 9/29. 2. We will be out and about at the Streets Alive Festival with our Fulton Fresh truck handing…
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Caterpillars can often be garden pests throughout the summer, but many of the species we see in the fall have no effect on our crops. In fact, some look like they popped right out of a surreal painting and turn into even more beautiful butterflies and moths. Though they may not affect our gardens, some…
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Happy Friday everyone! My Friday Free for All posts will contain a summary of all of Fulton County’s upcoming programming across all program areas. Come and see us while we’re out and about! Our SNAP-Ed team will be at the 360 Healthfest at Greenbriar Mall this Saturday, September 21st. For more info on this event,…
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For me, there are three essential components to a Georgia summer: peach ice cream, cicadas singing in the pine trees, and of course, muscadines. It’s hard to imagine being outdoors in the heat and not seeing at least one wild vine or some muscadine jelly at a local farmers market. The vines that bear these…
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This blog is your go-to for the latest and greatest happenings in Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resources. Please feel free to explore this page for Frequently Asked Questions about Cooperative Extension, Fulton County, and anything and everything outdoors!
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