Gwinnett County Master GardenersNovember, 2008
Edible Wild Landscape: Cossack Asparagus
You don’t have to travel to the steppes of Russia to find this wild edible plant. “Cossack asparagus” is another name for the common cattail, sometimes called bulrush. There are probably very few people who don’t know what a cattail is or what it looks like. When mature, the cattail is easily recognized by its [...]
Using Stone For The Bones Of The Garden
Harmony in the garden is created when there’s balance. In Eastern Philosophy it is the gentle balance of Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang are basically two energies. Yin is the dark, passive, grounding, and a cooler energy. Yang is the light, active, and warmer energy. Notice how the most harmonious gardens will contain a [...]
Overwintering Tropical Water Lilies
The beautiful water lilies that graced your pond with blooms this summer need special care this winter. They are tropical in origin and will not become dormant to survive our winters unless you live in Zones 9 or 10. There are several methods for over-wintering these plants. One will be just right for you! The [...]
A Bit of Dirt – Fall 2008
The full pdf copy of this edition is available here. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – by John Atkinson EVERY DAY IS A GIFT! Where do we go from here? What do we do with this gift? First: Let me say “thank you” for a remarkable year! My commitment to Gwinnett County Master Gardeners will continue, but it [...]