By Jenn Ballentine For those of you interested in the latest natural and green products, ALIVE! Expo event is coming back to town for the sixth time the weekend of May 15 and 16. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, this event brings together the Southeast’s largest gathering of experts on healthy living. Attendees […]
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Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is hosting the 26th annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, May 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See great design and planting ideas by talented local gardeners and landscapers in gardens both large and small throughout metro Atlanta. Ranging from grand estates to charming cottages, these must see gardens […]
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Green Insider: Going the Green Mile
By Laura Turner Seydel Last year when I traded in my hybrid SUV for the much smaller third generation Toyota Prius, I had no idea I was going to love driving a car so much. When hybrid vehicles were first introduced to the market, my family and I drove an SUV model and I always […]
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Container Gardening Tips
From Habersham Gardens Back in the day, a few pots of red geraniums and variegated vinca anchoring an asparagus fern or two was all you needed to deem your creation a container garden. While that combination can still be impactful, things have definitely changed for the better. “We have such a wide array of plant […]
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Blue Heron Nature Preserve turns 10
On Saturday, May 1 from 1 to 5 p.m., the Blue Heron Nature Preserve will host its 10th Birthday Celebration including the Eco-Fair Market Place. Activities will include tours of the preserve, a chance to purchase recycled art, listen to live music on the lake, see rescued wild animals brought by A.W.A.R.E., visit the Little […]
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Trees Atlanta marks 25th anniversary
Trees Atlanta is celebrating 25 years of planting and conserving trees with a series of events and programs. Join Trees Atlanta for fun and educational tree walks through some of Atlanta’s most interesting neighborhoods and urban forests. Walks are led by a certified arborist and typically cover up to 1-mile. Please wear comfortable shoes and […]
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GardenHood hosting author, events today
On Saturday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m,, Garden*Hood invites you to Plant Atlanta Day featuring TV host and author Erica Glasener chatting one-on-one with customers about proven plant combinations for Atlanta gardens. Her new book “Proven Plants: Southern Gardens” will be available for purchase and for signing. Bring the whole family! While you […]
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More Earth Day Events
Earth Day will be celebrated on the Georgia Tech campus during “Think Green Week” from April 19 to 23. There will be a green really, lectures, films, sustainable fashion show and more. See the schedule at this link. An Earth Day Summit will be held on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Decatur on […]
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Oakhurst Garden Plant Sale, April 9-11
The Oakhurst Community Garden Project’s Spring Plant Sale begins tonight with a special member preview, before opening to the public tomorrow. Let the experts at Oakhurst help grow your garden! Friday, April 9, 6-8 p.m. Garden Member Preview Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to the Public Sunday, April 11, noon-4 p.m. Open to […]
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Spring Home Tours
By Collin Kelley and Britton Buttrill A sure sign of Spring is when neighborhoods open the doors to some of their finest and most unique homes. These days, home tours are more than just wandering through a house: there are chefs giving cooking demos, artists markets or they might be attached to a festival. Here’s a round […]