http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:22:23 -0700 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:34:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Southern-watermelons?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner  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, including some flowers. Stone Mountain watermelonT... growing vegetables Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:34:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Southern-watermelons?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Canna-leaf-rollers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 drought tolerant as wel... bugs and diseases Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:27:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Canna-leaf-rollers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Do-not-overwater-in-the-heat?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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.It is a fact that in the s... summer gardening Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:34:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Do-not-overwater-in-the-heat?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Fiskars-Project-Orange-Thumb-comes-to-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 Home Depot a... community project Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:22:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Fiskars-Project-Orange-Thumb-comes-to-Atlanta?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Herbs-for-those-party-drinks?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 refreshi... party planning Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:36:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Herbs-for-those-party-drinks?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d11-The-drougth-is-over?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 number addressed water... weather Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:51:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m6d11-The-drougth-is-over?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Ample-Harvest-gets-your-excess-to-the-right-place?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 a Row movement that encourages ... growing vegetables Fri, 29 May 2009 14:26:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Ample-Harvest-gets-your-excess-to-the-right-place?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Dunwoody-Farm-Market--opening-day-May-13th?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 to open at St Patrick's Church and  op... Farm Markets Tue, 12 May 2009 07:50:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Dunwoody-Farm-Market--opening-day-May-13th?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Dunwoody-and-the-farm-market-vote?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 Patrick's Churc... Sun, 03 May 2009 21:00:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Dunwoody-and-the-farm-market-vote?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d29-A-vegetarian-garden?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner 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 is the same as a human vegetarian in that it avoid... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:18:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d29-A-vegetarian-garden?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Gardening-in-summer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner Summer arrived in Atlanta last weekend with the temperatures hitting close to 90. The stores were full of people buying mulch, compost, trees and other garden products which is great news for the retailers after three years of drought.However, cautio... weather summer gardening Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:35:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Gardening-in-summer?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Why-are-so-many-trees-falling-down?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner If you have looked at the local newscast lately, you cannot help but think that trees are falling down everywhere. Each day there is a mature tree on someone’s roof or car so what is going on?This past two weeks I have asked that same question ... weather trees Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:29:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Why-are-so-many-trees-falling-down?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Roswells-backyard-chicken-fight?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner The local news has been all about a Roswell homeowner who has a few chickens on his property. He has owned them for several years and none of the neighbors object to them. Then things got out of hand when someone, possibly a disgruntled worker, repor... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Roswells-backyard-chicken-fight?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Cold-night?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner If you have been outside in the past few days, you might be thinking that the kids were on winter break rather than spring break! The vicious winds on Monday, followed by dropping temperatures were not exactly a surprise, but they were definitely unw... weather Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:56:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Cold-night?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Wet-Spring?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner Are you wet enough yet? It seems as though the rain has been a constant in the area for the whole of March, and we are still getting plenty this first week of April. The really good news though is that the drought has finally receded enough to think ... weather Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:16:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Wet-Spring?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d1-Veggie-Minute-Alpharetta-Community-Gardens?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner We are cruising into the last week before the average last frost and things are heating up in the garden  - and area community gardens are springing up as fast as weeds. This coming weekend is the kickoff for the Alpharetta Community Gardens in ... growing vegetables Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:03:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Veggie-Minute-Alpharetta-Community-Gardens?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Buying-native-plants?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner There are numerous reasons to grow native plants. They have been shown to survive the finicky local weather, they are attractive to local wildlife and they are generally polite members of the garden. Buying native plants though needs a little care, o... Native shrubs Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:47:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d27-Buying-native-plants?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Community-gardens-in-Roswell?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner  Last Monday, there was a meeting at the Roswell Arts Center West (that is the one near Target, on the way to Cobb County) to discuss community gardens. The idea was to get a feel for whether there was interest in the topic. The session was host... growing vegetables Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:44:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Community-gardens-in-Roswell?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Veggie-Minute?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner  Before the rains really set in, I hope you all had a chance to visit your garden.  If you are going to make raised beds, now is a good time to do so.  Make sure that you have lots of amendments such as compost or manure to add in. The... growing vegetables Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:41:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Veggie-Minute?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d20-The-drought-is-easing?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner  You may have noticed that we had rain last weekend. As usual, any precipitation is followed by several days of lake level numbers and drought monitor figures.As of tonight's summary, Lake Alitoona is up to full summer pool and Lake Lanier is ju... weather Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:21:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1321-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner~y2009m3d20-The-drought-is-easing?cid=exrss-Atlanta-Gardening-Examiner