This New Year, Resolve to Eat Smarter

Chances are, you’re probably one of the millions of Americans whose list of New Year’s resolutions include “Lose weight” or “Eat healthier.” How about “Eat smarter”? If you’re interested in a diet that is not only one of the most renowned and time-tested approaches to being healthier and losing weight, but is also instrumental for [...]

Smart and Green Gardening Resolutions for 2012

Even if you don’t make (or keep) New Year’s Resolutions, I know you are interested in living smarter and saving money. As you consider ways to make small changes in your life, don’t forget to review your gardening practices. “Greener” gardening can save time and money and lets you enjoy your landscape while doing your [...]

Six Ways to Lower Heating Bills Now

A typical family spends about $2,200 a year on home utility bills, and heating eats a big chunk of that money, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. A few small actions now can pay dividends in cutting energy costs down the road. The heating experts at the Carrier Corporation offer six tips to keep those [...]

The Water-wise Gardener

The “dog days” of summer are upon us and water bills are starting to rise as we increase our outside usage. If you want to keep more money in your wallet and save time by watering less often, become a water-wise gardener. Here are some tips to make every drop count. Planting: Improve planting beds [...]

Get Great Gardening Ideas at Master Gardener Demonstration Garden

Do you need inspiration to create your dream garden or just want to see gorgeous plants in bloom? Then you need to stop by the master gardener demonstration garden in Fayetteville and enjoy this outside space bursting with blooms, butterflies and bright ideas. New master gardeners (called interns) have just completed weeks of intensive horticulture [...]

Fighting Pests…A Green Gardening Game Plan

Stop! Take your hands off the nozzle and move away from the bug spray. I know you see that insect on your prize petunias but can you identify the critter and do you know if it is actually harming your plants? Those of us who garden in the South are always challenged by a variety [...]

Seasonal Opening of Peachtree City Farmers Market a Big Hit!

If you are looking for “Real People, Real Food and Real Taste” you need to check out the Peachtree City Farmers Market, now open each Saturday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Aberdeen Village Shopping Center.  Formerly known as Fresh Market South, Peachtree City Farmers Market features over 30 local vendors [...]

Plant Propagation…Making More Plants for Free!

In this tight economy it is always great to find a bargain. If you want to add more plants to your garden for little expense, why not learn some simple propagation techniques to grow your own plants. Most people are familiar with growing plants from seeds, but if you already have a healthy mature plant, [...]

Go “Green” in the Garden – Start Composting!

Spring is almost here and soon you’ll be busy cleaning up the garden and filling trash bags with dried leaves, pruned branches and other yard debris ready for the dump or recycling center. Stop! Don’t throw away your landscape refuse but turn it into “black gold” compost for your own garden. Composting is a practical [...]

Georgia Gold Medal Winners take the Guesswork out of Gardening

Winter has just taken hold and spring is only a hope on the horizon but I am already thinking about new plants to add to my garden this year. If you are looking for some “tried and true” plants that will thrive in our southern climate, you only need to get a list of the [...]

Become a Pest Detective in the Garden

Stop! Take your hands off the nozzle and move away from the bug spray. I know you see that insect on your prize roses but can you identify the critter and do you know if it is actually harming your plants? Those of us who garden in the South are always challenged by a variety [...]

Take the Quiz to Learn if You are a Water-wise Gardener

As I write, it has been four weeks since my garden has benefited from a good drenching rain. Last night we had a shower but only got about 1/10 inch of moisture. Like most of you, I’ve been relying on sprinklers and hoses to keep my landscape happy during weeks of 90 degree weather. Watering [...]

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