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Gulf fritillary butterfly on an orange colored zinnia
Gulf fritillary butterfly on an orange colored zinnia

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Great Southeast Pollinator Census 2026 Dates

The 2026 Great Pollinator Census will be held on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. Participating states this year besides the inaugural state of Georgia, are South Carolina, North Carolina,
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Pink flowers in a planter

Garden Travel

I’m Going to the Fling in Buffalo

I'm very excited to announce that I'll be a part of The Fling in 2026. Formerly the Garden Blogger's Fling, this group
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Onions with straw mulch in a vegetable garden

Garden

Mulching the Vegetable Garden

Mulching the vegetable garden makes your garden more efficient and, let's be honest, better looking. Just like a toddler
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A planter supported by terra cotta pot saucers

Garden

Planter Feet for Pots

I like the look of planters on my porch, but I don't like the water stains that remain at summer's end. For this reason,
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Pink clematis in a spring garden

Garden Travel

Spring Garden Events Atlanta 2026

Creating a garden is the slowest of the performing arts, to paraphrase a popular expression. Probably one of the most
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Coleus and cast iron plant in a planter in a garden

Garden

My Low-Maintenance Container Gardens

When I plan my summer flower containers, I have a few goals. In addition to steady good looks from summer to fall, I
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A green watering can with pink and purple calibrachoa

Garden

5 Steps to a Better Garden this Spring

This story first appeared in the Master Gardener column in my local newspaper. Here in Georgia, we’re in the
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DIY Garden

How to Give Paperwhites for Christmas Gifts

This story first appeared in my blogspot blog in December 2011. When you run into your favorite garden center
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Monarch butterfly on lantana in a garden

Garden

Quick Pick: 2 Pollinator Plant Favorites

Looking to add pollinator plants to your garden? Here are two picks for surefire pollinator action: zinnias and
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Swallowtail caterpillar on parsley stem in a fall herb garden

Garden Writing

5 Joys of the September Garden

This letter from my front porch first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column. The September garden
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