North Fulton Gardeners (NFMG) helps locals perfect their gardening tactics ahead of the growing season.
This nonprofit has partnered with the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension to offer a five-part virtual gardening training series.
Starting March 5, NFMG volunteers will host free virtual horticulture training sessions. All volunteers receive training and certification from UGA Cooperative Extension.
The NFMG 2023 Horticulture Lecture Series consists of the following five sessions:
Walk in the forest with spring wildflowers
On March 5 at 2pm, North Fulton master gardeners Carole MacMullan and Judy Peacock will discuss a variety of spring wildflowers. This session covers when to look for blooms, growing requirements, and tips on local places to enjoy wildflowers.
Introduction to growing figs in the Southeast
On March 12 at 2pm, North Fulton gardener Ian Matthes will talk about fig basics. Matthes has more than 100 different figs in his garden. This session includes information on origins, propagation, growing tips, and information about common cultivars in the South.
Allied insects: predators and parasitoids in the garden
On March 19 at 2:00 p.m., Fulton County Extension Officer and entomologist Gabrielle LaTora will talk about common predatory insects in gardens and easy ways to control them.
Farne southeast
On March 26 at 2pm, North Fulton Master Gardener Donna Whitesel will share all about ferns and how to grow them.
Annual and perennial for water gardens
On April 2 at 2pm, North Fulton master gardener Robin Pollack will talk about the best annuals and perennials for the water garden.
All five sessions will be available on Zoom and Facebook Live, with replays on the group's YouTube page. To register for one or all upcoming sessions, click here. For more information click here.
The Post's upcoming series of conversations with local gardening tips first appeared in Rough Draft Atlanta.
