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Pruning for renewed life in azaleas

January 29, 2013

Three years ago I moved from Northeast Iowa back to Albany. I had lived and gardened in Iowa for 40 years, and I was comfortable with the black dirt and Midwest seasons and plants. Because I knew nothing about horticulture in Southwest Georgia, I enrolled in the Master Gardener course before I had even unpacked.

Early fall a busy time

The October Gardener

As the temperatures get cooler, planting, rearranging and prepping work in gardens heats up.

Honey man has a sweet job

Richard Grebel has thousands of busy workers, and what they produce for him could sweeten any life.

Butterfly gardening also helps wildlife

The September Gardener

In our fast paced stressful world it is hard to overestimate the enjoyment of a butterfly garden. Whether large or small, in your backyard or on your balcony, at your business, church or school, you’ll find butterflies will flock to your garden if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Hydrangeas have ‘Deep South’ look

The August Gardener

I have long been fascinated with Bigleaf Hydrangeas. I am not sure if it is the huge blooms, the color, or just the fact that the “snow balls” are so Deep South looking. What a beautiful display from just a few blooms.

July good time for a soil test

The July Gardener

Blueberries are an excellent ornamental shrub for the yard with pretty blue-green leaves and, if you are lucky, a little fall color.

The Buzz -- June 17, 2012

A roundup of notable faces, places and things to do in Albany.

Lori and Wayne Holley's home is selected as the June Yard of the Month; Strive2Thrive plans to "grill" poverty in July; Albany Area Arts Council sets Chinese cultural workshop; Albany sculptor Josh Rosen opens show at Valdosta gallery.

It's not too late to fertilize

The June Gardener

If you neglected to fertilize your shrubs in April or May, June is not too late to get the job done.

Community Calendar for April 1, 2012

Here are a list of activities for Southwest Georgia.

Community calendar for March 18, 2012

Here is a list of events scheduled for Southwest Georgia.

Albany Mall to host Master Gardener Day

Master Gardener Day is slated for Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Learn to dig organically

The Dougherty County Cooperative Extension office continues spring garden series.

Have yourself a green little Christmas

The waistline isn't the only thing that creeps up at Christmas with the holiday season usually increasing household waste by 25 percent.

Community Calendar Oct. 16-24, 2011

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