Kate certified as a Master Gardener over a decade ago, and is still active in the local group. She hosts a radio show, and give frequent presentations on all garden topics, but her particular love is herbs and historic gardens.
Watermelons are the fruit of summer and this year the crops are doing well. The warm dry spell of the last two weeks or so has ripened the melons and some have put on a new spur of growth...
You may have noticed that your beautiful cannas are taking a rather sad turn. The leaves are rolling and the whole stand looks ragged.Cannas are generally disease free plants that look great on very little care. They are...
The heat has arrived in Atlanta and both plants and humans are trying to keep cool. In an effort to make sure that the plants are getting enough water though, many people are misreading the signs and overwatering...
Yesterday, the urban area of Edgewood, Atlanta was buzzing with activity and orange t-shirts. They were getting a full one-day garden makeover as part of the Fiskars Project Orange Thumb. The Atlanta project was sponsored by Fiskars, The...
Herbs are in their element during the summer months,and can make your party drink sizzle with taste.A Delicate Pink Lemonade for Hot Poolside Parties.Lavender/Rosemary Lemonade:The classic herbs, lavender and rosemary, can make a wonderfully refreshing...
The drought has officially been declared over!As of yesterday, the state of Georgia is no longer in a drought which means that almost all the watering restrictions are lifted. We still have to observe the odd/even schedule (odd...
This past week I came across a really neat program that is just getting off the ground. Ample Harvest is a grass roots effort to connect food banks with gardeners and farmers.Many gardeners are aware of the Plant...
When a town cannot get its act together, then you need a 'plan b' and the hardworking folks that are organizing the Dunwoody Farm Market have done just that.The town did allow a 90 day permit for the market...
For the last six years, the Spruill Green Market has operated in Dunwoody, They gave their customers fresh farm vegetables and fruit plus unique home made soaps and education. Then they had to move because of construction and St...
If you have not heard of a vegetarian garden before, don't worry. I had not come across the term until a few weeks ago but I think my garden may go vegetarian this year.In essence a vegetarian garden...