By Julie Auten, Hall County Master Gardener and Chair of the 2026 Fall Garden Expo "Patience is a virtue." Without a doubt, we have all heard this said. It pertains to so many areas of our lives, including our careers, parenting, and even gardening. While it is all gardeners' dream to have the perfect garden immediately upon planting, this is simply not realistic. Gardening, especially when growing perennials, is an exercise in patience. As with all gardens, site preparatio

By Lesa Hartley, Hall County Master Gardener Summer Storytime, presented at Gardens on Green, has been a great success this year, with 80+ children present on our busiest Wednesday morning. Please bring your children or grandchildren and join us! We meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 -11:45 am, June 3rd through July 29th. The activities are designed for preschool to second grade, but older siblings are welcome to attend. Hall County Media Specialists present our story of

By Wanda Fuller, Hall County Master Gardener Photo credit: Giacomo Davanzo Called many things, this rotund rodent lives only 2 to 3 years but ensures the longevity of her species by producing an annual litter of up to 9 kits, pups, or chucklings. Even naming this creature is problematic. Try evicting her from your garden! Think of an appetite big enough to devour a pound of vegetation a day when you weigh no more than nine pounds! No, cubby. Find your salad elsewhere! I don