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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

Trees Atlanta Lunch & Learn Shares the Story of the East Decatur Greenway Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Dec 16, 2024
Join Trees Atlanta Thursday, January 16th from 12pm – 1pm for a virtual lunch & learn! Visit the event page to register and learn more. East Decatur Greenway’s Executive Director, Michele Ritan, will share the journey of the East Decatur Greenway from a blighted brownfield site into a vibrant community greenspace. Michele successfully engaged neighbors, university […]
It’s Official: Spotted Lanternfly Has Been Reported in Georgia Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Nov 19, 2024
For several years, Georgia scientists have been asking us to keep an eye out for spotted lanternflies. First sighted in Pennsylvania in 2014, these invasive planthopper insects have rapidly spread across 17 states, including Tennessee and North Carolina. On November 14th, the Georgia Department of Agriculture reported the first confirmed sighting of spotted lanternfly in […]
Getting the Most from Eggshells in Your Tomato Garden Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Oct 30, 2024
by Sarah Lawrence, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer trainee Most of us hopefully know that our vegetable and herb plants need fertilizer to grow well and make produce and understand that organic matter is somehow involved here, like composting. Since I joined the MGEV program, a lot of friends have been forwarding me different […]
Growing Herbs Can Be a Year-Round Activity Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Oct 25, 2024
by Robin Pollack, 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. Growing herbs can be a year-round affair in the South, not […]