CHRISTEN THOMAS
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The dazzling display of crimson and orange as autumn summons the changes in the colors of leaves will soon fade within a matter of weeks as tree leaves settle to the ground at our feet. To the untrained eye, their purpose seems to have ended only to be tossed to-and-fro by the wind across our…
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Most gardeners understand that good soil is foundational to good growth. But it may surprise some to know that the soil we live on is very much alive, dynamic, and part of a highly complex ecosystem. What some refer to as “dirt” is actually one of three actors in a three-part food web along with…
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Trees provide beauty, assist with flood prevention from storm water runoff, control erosion, give off oxygen, save energy, reduce our carbon footprint, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Trees impact us on personal levels adding financial value to home landscapes and providing a therapeutic boost to our mental wellbeing, as well as visual interest…
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Fall is the best the time of the year to get your garden prepared for Spring and to head off common garden problems. The cooler temperatures also make it more pleasant to work outside. 1.Get your soil tested and apply recommended amendments now for a jump on Spring. The soil test will tell you how…
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Since 2019, UGA Extension, in collaboration with the Center for Urban Agriculture, has host the Great Georgia Pollinator Census. Last year’s census was a huge success, with 3,755 citizen scientists participating in 124 counties across the state. This year, you can be a citizen scientist, too, and join the fun, August 20 and 21. The…
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Like all Girl Scouts, Amelia Reece, a Girl Scout from Paulding County, is always looking for ways to better serve her community. In 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amelia saw a way to help others around her. As grocery stores experienced food shortages and adults lost their jobs due to the pandemic,…
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According to the EPA, the average American uses 100 gallons of water each day, and the average household spends 30%-60% of its daily water supply on gardening and lawn care alone, depending on the season and climate1. In addition, growing population and consequent demand for water continue to rise. While these numbers should drive everyone…
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Paulding County Master Gardeners gathered May 5, to honor their members and their contributions to our community in the past year. Despite COVID-19 and the restrictions that came with it, this dedicated group of volunteers were able to change direction in these unprecedented times to continue to serve their county and came together to celebrate…
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Erin Gilroy was recently awarded the Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers 2021 Scholarship. Erin graduated in May of 2017 from East Paulding High School. She currently attends the University of Georgia, majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife. While attending UGA, Erin serves as a Warnell Ambassador and is a member of the Wildlife Society and…
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Though tiny in stature, three to four inches long and weighing less than 0.2 ounces, hummingbirds provide huge thrills to birdwatchers across the state as the ruby throated species arrives in north Georgia in late March or early April and are welcome guests until fall migration. Upon arrival, the female immediately begins building her nest…
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