Gwinnett County Master GardenersApril, 2011
Workday in the Calendar Garden at Gwinnett Tech
On a cold but sunny day in early April, Gwinnett Master Gardeners braved high winds to spruce up the Calendar Garden at Gwinnett Tech. This area blooms from the front of Building 100 to the back entrance, with blooms coming seasonally. It starts with the lavender phlox in March, and continues to the far end, [...]
The Value of Trees
While we know there are many benefits to incorporating trees into our landscape, many of us simply enjoy trees for their beauty. Some people enjoy the birds they attract while others actually enjoy the antics of the squirrels scampering through their branches. We enjoy the immediate rewards from the sound of the leaves rustling [...]
The Latin Quarter
Some Latin plant names give away important clues about the nature of the plant. Here are a few of the more commonly used names, and perhaps a few rare ones, to broaden your knowledge of the wonderful world of Latin. coccinea = Scarlet Salvia coccinea – Scarlet sage sulphureus = Sulphur-colored Cosmos sulphureus – Cosmos [...]
Field Trip to Piccadilly Farm and Specialty Ornamentals
To welcome Spring 2011, Gwinnett Master Gardeners boarded the County van and multiple carpools from around the County for a field trip to Piccadilly Farm and Specialty Ornamentals. Piccadilly Farm is a tradition and a wonderful adventure and owner Sam Jones led us along the paths to explore and learn. The gardens and nursery featured [...]