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All posts by: Laurie Wakefield

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener there are 5 things to consider when you plan a spring garden. In this article you’ll find some tips and links to resources to help you prepare your garden space and...
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Rick Smith has worked in the landscape industry for 36 years. He is the owner of The Pruning Guru, and is a certified Georgia Nurseryman and a Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, both through UGA. Pruning is important to the health...
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What a delight it is to share gardening with my granddaughter. She has enjoyed spending time with us in the garden since she was a toddler. I’m pleased that she is learning that growing, eating and living well are our...
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In December, I had the opportunity to interview organizers and their partners, speakers and attendees at the first annual Food For Thought Conference, hosted by the Georgia Farmers Market Association. The experience was incredibly inspiring and I am pleased to...
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While many local citizens and their families enjoyed weekly visits to the Norcross Community Market this summer, they may not be aware of the history behind it. Significant effort and investments have been made by many volunteers, partners and sponsors...
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  • Ten Bistro teams up with Garden Zeal
I am very pleased to share that Ten Bistro has teamed up with GardenZeal to serve our very local, very fresh, organically grown vegetables. This video and Ten Bistro owner, Jesse Kauffman’s *Chef Special this weekend are the result of...
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My friend Mel and I have always shared our gardening interests. When we first met, I focused my efforts on ornamental gardening but with Mel’s encouragement and coaching, I became hooked on growing food in my backyard. Even when our...
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The heat is on and peppers are rapidly ripening in Georgia. Whether you grow your own or purchase from local growers, the harvest is peaking in August and September. Four peppers known and loved by Georgia gardeners are highlighted here....
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Through its website, The Cumming Harvest connects farmers and growers with customers, enabling them to access very locally grown, organically grown food all year. Founder, Suzanne Geddes visits all farms and assures customers that farmers have met strict sustainable and...
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I think about my sweet grandmother, Reba every time I see a Vidalia® onion. She passed away nearly thirty years ago but I still remember her techniques to help Vidalia onions last longer. After her funeral, my parents helped sort...
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