Ex-officios benefit UAC board
Ex-officios bring their expertise to UAC board. The Georgia Urban Ag Council board of directors now includes three ex-officio members. Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard is the newest ex-officio member of the UAC board. She is a horticulturist, educator, and Extension specialist passionate about sustainable urban landscapes and connecting people with plants. Originally from Louisiana, she now…
Read MoreIt’s not just for farmers
Why the Farm Bill affects everyone. Still recovering from the widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene, Georgia producers are awaiting the updated Farm Bill this September. They hope for support that will not only aid in their recovery and sustain family businesses but also help stabilize food and agricultural prices that consumers depend upon daily. You’ve…
Read MoreBack to basics
Seasonal color gardens with real, available flowers that WORK. BONES. Garden framework: > Right bed/pot location > Where do you want people to look? > You can’t hide ugly things > Instead,…DISTRACT from them! > Are there any site-specific needs to consider? > Where do people walk their dogs? > Are there deer, rabbits, urban…
Read MoreNative plants for Georgia
“Grasses are the hair of Mother Earth.” ~ Karl Foerster Free guide to grasses and sedges for the state. Few plants on Earth are more versatile or have a greater impact on the environment than grasses. They are major contributors to the total net photosynthesis and production of biomass in the world. They tame the…
Read MoreFrom Heatwaves to Hurricanes
The importance of resilient landscaping Let’s talk about the weather. Even if you’re a climate change skeptic, you cannot deny that weather patterns have affected your life in some way in the past five to 10 years. The first eight months of 2024 ranked as the sixth-hottest period in Georgia’s history, with extreme heat and…
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