Unearthing History in a Spring Garden
As a youngster, I was fascinated with the idea of becoming an archaeologist. I could not imagine a more romantic profession than studying ancient cultures and searching for clues in ancient sites. To...
View ArticleA Honeyless Beekeeper
When most people think about bees and where they live the first thought is the honeybee and their well-organized hive full of hexagonal wax comb and thousands of bees laboring away. Honeybees are...
View ArticleGarden Journals
The motivations and goals for gardening are different for everyone. Whether it’s the beauty of foliage and flowers, fresh vegetables, curb appeal and property value, or just some time outdoors away...
View ArticleGrafting Workshop Registration due November 27
We are going to be hosting a Grafting workshop in Ball Ground February 8th, 2018 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. $30 materials fee and registration must be received to the office no later than November 27th,...
View ArticleBirds in Winter
By Mary Schuster, Cherokee County Master Gardener This writer was fortunate enough to become a Cherokee County Master Gardener (CCMG) as a participant in the class of 2014. The UGA Extension Office,...
View ArticleClimbing Roses for the Southern Garden
By Dawn Perlotta, Cherokee County Master Gardener Originally published Feb/Mar 2010 Climbing roses generally have a heavy spring bloom followed by scattered blooms throughout the season. As with...
View ArticleHerb Gardening
When I talk with new gardeners, I always recommend starting out with a few herbs. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow because they often tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and have few...
View ArticleA Hallmark of Spring – The Piedmont Azalea
By: Mary Tucker, Cherokee County Master Gardener Excerpt from CCMG Newsletter June/July 2002 The piedmont azalea (Rhododendron canescens) is a hallmark of spring in Georgia, with its delicate, light...
View ArticleTHINK AGAIN – Beware of Invasive Plants
By Mary Tucker, Cherokee County Master Gardener Excerpt from article in Feb/Mar 2011 issue of Gardening with the Masters Anytime you are evaluating an introduced plant for your landscape, consider the...
View ArticleFruit Gardening: Make plans this fall for sugary success
The covid crisis has certainly led to an increased interest in gardening, particularly food gardening. Gardening with fruits is a great way to get kids interested in gardening and healthy food choices....
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