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Our blog, Fulton From the Ground Up, is your go-to for the latest and greatest happenings in Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resources. Please feel free to explore this blog for Frequently Asked Questions about Cooperative Extension, Fulton County, and anything and everything outdoors!
From Our Blog: Fulton From the Ground Up
Seasonal Scents in the Garden
by Joan Fiore, 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. We often think the enjoyment of our garden is a sensory […]
Common Spring Turfgrass Weeds
As our lawns come out of dormancy and begin to green up, spring growth isn’t limited to just your turfgrass. This is also the time of year when many common lawn weeds become more noticeable- especially as they begin to flower. Many of these plants established earlier in the fall or winter and are now […]
Bloom with Hillside: Spring Plant Sale Supports Mental Health Services for Young People
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 […]
Happy Trees Don’t Get Sick: Why Site Conditions Matter
When plants begin to decline, develop discolored leaves, or show dieback, disease is often the first concern. However, many plant problems are abiotic, meaning they are non‑infectious and caused by environmental or site conditions rather than plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, or viruses). Abiotic problems frequently resemble plant diseases, but because no pathogen is involved, fungicides […]