In the Atlanta area our last frost date is around April 15 so we have to count back to figure out when to sow seeds indoors to get a jump-start on the growing season. Here is a seed sowing calendar to help you get plants ready for when the weather warms up. 12 Weeks before last frost January 22 begonia, browallia, geranium, larkspur, viola, pansy, vinca 11 Weeks before last frost January 29 Dianthus, petunia, portulaka, verbena, onions, celery, celeriac 10 Weeks before last frost February 5 heliotrope, candytuft, primula, leek, early greens (to be planted out in the coldframe or greenhouse beds), snapdragon, stock 9 Weeks before last frost February 12 delphinium, chamomile, parsley, Greek oregano, impatiens, rudbeckia, early lettuce, kale, escarole, thyme 8 Weeks before last frost February 19 pepper (78*F), shallot, eggplant, basil, cherry tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, columbine, dahlia, phlox 7 Weeks before…
Oakland Cemetery Field Trip Report
By Jessica Miller, Publicity Chair Photos by Margaret Bergeron, Field Trip Coordinator Clear, cool weather only enhanced our Oakland Cemetery field trip experience on Thursday, October 20, 2011. About 45 of us gathered at Six Feet Under for a warm lunch before our adventure into the beautiful cemetery across the street. The food was excellent, the fellowship even better! Once we entered Oakland Cemetery, we realized what a wonderful place it was to see some of Atlanta’s finest tree and plant specimens. Magnificent oak, camellia, magnolia, and dogwood complemented the wonderful blooming antique roses, rosemary, chrysanthemums and asters. Magnificent Victorian, Greek Revival, Gothic and Egyptian architecture was to be seen, as well. Our very knowledgeable tour guide, Brooks Garcia, soon gathered us together and began to lead us on a delightful stroll through Oakland. Brooks’ first-hand knowledge of Oakland’s horticultural importance, as well as his information about the cemetery’s history…
I love this planet!
I love this planet. Not only do I love the diversity of its’ people, but also its’ animal and plant life. I am intrigued by the fact that the sky appears blue even though air is transparent. I am mesmerized by birds flying fearlessly hundreds, maybe even thousands of feet in the air, and wonder what they see and how it feels to have nothing under foot. Water, whether in the form of oceans, lakes, rivers or small ponds, holds a particular fascination for me. I feel an intense connection to water, a need to be around it, to feel it, touch it and listen to the soothing sounds of waves as they make their journey to shore or cascading over rocks in a woodland creek. I love flowers, with their infinite colors and shapes. I am amazed at all of the different critters attracted to the different eco-systems found…