Hydrangeas for the Southern Garden

There is no more quintessential southern shrub than the hydrangea. It is a beloved old-fashioned plant that graced our grandmothers’ gardens.  Back in the day, nothing said “summer” like the large brilliant mophead flowers in pink and blue that bloomed one time but lasted for weeks. Today, with reblooming cultivars available on the market, the [...]

DIY Garden Art – Cement Leaf Casting

If you are looking for an easy and inexpensive way to add some unique art pieces to your inside and outside space, then this project is for you! Local artist and master gardener Jan Fruit took me step-by-step through the process of making cement leaf castings. The finished pieces can be used as wall plaques, [...]

Registration Opens for Gardening Classes

The Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for the following activities in May.  Advance registration is required, and spaces are limited.  For more information, call 770-716-4320 or visit online at www.fayettecountyga.gov/parks_and_recreation. The following programs for adults and teens are offered in partnership with the Fayette County Extension and will be taught [...]

Morgan Grove Nature Area Opens

Southern Conservation Trust officially opened its fourth public nature preserve, Morgan Grove Nature Area, to the public last week. Numerous community leaders and the Fayette Chamber of Commerce were on hand to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the nature area’s grand opening. Boy Scouts presented the American Flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The [...]

Fayette Master Gardeners Host Annual Plant Sale and Garden Tour

Local master gardeners always appreciate a good rain but are really hoping that on Saturday, May 5th, there will be blue skies and sunny weather for their annual plant sale and garden tour. The plant sale begins at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m. or until the plants are all sold! This much-anticipated event [...]

3rd Annual Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk Huge Success!

Over 550 men, women and children trekked among the dogwood blossoms surrounding Lake Peachtree for the 3rd Annual Breast Cancer 1-Day Walk on March 24th.  The event raised $60,000+ for The Breast Cancer Survivors Network, Inc. which provides free programs, services and supplies for breast cancer patients in local Georgia communities. Bill Bailey of 92.5 [...]

7 Spring Break Ideas for $7 or Less

Whether visitors choose to tap into their inner pirate or take flight as a pilot, Clayton County’s guaranteed to provide affordable family-fun with seven spring break ideas for $7 or less. Visitors are encouraged to join the hunt for hidden treasures with Clayton County’s free geocaching program. Using GPS technology and predetermined coordinates, adventurers can [...]

Horses for Heroes

Horses for Heroes: Finding Support on Stable Ground For hundreds of years, the horse has been recognized as one of nature’s strongest, most noble, and most courageous creatures. Throughout history, horses have carried generals across miles of war zone, led armies into countless battles, and survived with their riders against unbeatable odds. Although modern technology [...]

10 Tips to Host a Great Garden Party

As warmer days arrive and your garden springs back to life, why not share your outside space with family and friends by hosting a garden party? You can’t beat the beauty of nature and the lift to your spirits when you are outside. Whether you are planning a formal wedding or just having a casual [...]

Tips to Make Your Own Custom Floral Arrangements

Spring in just around the corner and blooms will soon be busting out all over! By learning a few simple design tips, you can use the greenery and flowers in your own garden to create custom displays that will look amazing and cost next to nothing! In March, members of the Peachtree City Garden Club [...]

Tips to Grow a Lush Lawn

As springtime approaches, we yearn for the smell of a freshly-mown lawn. While we are weeks away from getting out the mower, you can begin preparations now to grow a lush lawn this year. To get expert advice, I talked to George Long, a Fayette master gardener extension volunteer with a degree in Agriculture and [...]

Rose Pruning Made Easy

by Cindy Dale, Master Rosarian This is the time of year for gardeners to prune their roses. The South Metro Rose Society would like to offer the following information to help with this task: 1.    The purpose of rose pruning is to remove dead wood, reduce the size of the bush which concentrates the energy [...]

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