ANR Blog
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
All Green and the Same Height: Lessons from My Lawn
by Jason Parker, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer “As long as it’s all green and the same height” is the only lawn advice I’d ever really followed, until my lawn suddenly went extinct. Well, “suddenly” in the sense that I didn’t do anything about it until the grass was all gone. Our very small […]
Everything You Need to Know About Garden Faire 2025
by Donna Heldman and Christine Williams, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers 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. Spring is almost here and if you are […]
Homegrown Basics Summer Series
New to gardening or plant care? Join us for our Homegrown Basics summer series—designed just for beginners! A Beginner’s Guide to Vermicomposting Friday, May 16 | 10:00–11:30 AM | $20 Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold! This introductory class on vermicomposting will walk you through the basics of composting with worms. Participants will build their own beginner […]
Answer a Few Questions to Give Your Plants Their Best Life
by Karen Berry, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer As the temperatures rise, a lot of us are thinking about getting outside in the garden and reflecting on lessons learned. Whether you’re planting a vegetable garden, ornamentals, trees, or shrubs, answering a few key questions will make a huge difference in growing healthy plants and […]