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by Gabrielle LaTora, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Ready to become a pollinator pro? If you love pollinators—or want to—this 7-week virtual course will transform the way you see your garden, greenspace, and the tiny creatures that power them. Led by experts in their insect fields, you will learn more, see more, and become a…
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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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Please join us in welcoming Norlethia Harris as our newest Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) agent! Norlethia has been doing an incredible job as the ANR Educator in Fulton County for the last three years. During that time, she has enjoyed working with Master Gardener Extension Volunteers and residents throughout the county, as well as supporting…
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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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by Dianne Short, 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 the spring and summer, we are especially busy in our…
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We are once again confronted with the specter of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) entering our Georgia poultry flocks. The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced on January 14th they they have detected HPAI in a commercial broiler breeder flock in Walker County. It is yet another reminder to residents and farmers who keep flocks of…
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by Ed O’Connor, 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. Nothing says the holidays like fresh flowers and plants in your…
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Check out these upcoming classes from Gwinnett County Extension! Muscadine Mastery Saturday, December 6, 202511:00am – 12:00pmVines Park Community Garden, 3500 Oak Grove Road, Loganville, GAFree Muscadines (Vitis rotundifolia) are a Southern treasure — and with the right care, they’ll reward you with abundant, flavorful harvests year after year. In this interactive workshop, you’ll join…
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by Amy Magner, 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. As temperatures drop and many plants go dormant, it is easy…