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
Darling Daylilies Provide More Than ‘Beauty for a Day’
by Viki Breeland, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Alumna Hemerocallis – The botanical name for the daylily. It means “beauty for a day.” Why would anyone want to spend the time and energy to have a plant that only provides beauty for a single day? Well, while the individual bloom lasts for only one […]
What to Do About Squash Beetles? Squash Those Beetles!
Squash, zucchini, and cucumber are some of the most popular vegetable crops for Georgia home gardeners. Once their big leaves start sprawling and their showy flowers bloom, you know summer has officially arrived. While cucurbit crops are fairly easy to start from seed in the home garden, they are attractive to a variety of insect […]
Become an Invasive Plant Detector in Upcoming Training
Plant Healthcare: Detecting & Responding to Atlanta’s Most Dangerous Pests Sat Aug 09 | 12pm-3pmTrees Atlanta Kendeda TreeHouse825 Warner St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Are you a volunteer or greenspace steward ready to take action to protect our local plants and ecosystems? Since 2022, the American Public Gardens Association’s Plant Protection Program has helped train hundreds of volunteers […]
Homegrown Basics: A Beginners Guide to Houseplants
Curious about houseplants but don’t know where to start?Tried keeping them alive, but they just won’t thrive? Join us for Homegrown Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Houseplants—a fun class designed just for new plant parents! Learn which houseplants are easiest to grow, how to keep them healthy with the right light and water, and how […]