Alpharetta Community Garden

06/11/2024

We are excited to announce that the Georgia Ag Experience Mobile Classroom is coming to Old Rucker Farm! On June 19th from 1:30 to 4:00pm, families will be able to come out to the farm and learn more about agriculture in Georgia in this interactive experience. We will have other nature-based activities set up and FREE King of Pops for the first 100 people!
The Ag Experience is tailored for students ages 8-11 years old, but kids of all ages are welcome to participate.

This event is FREE and open to both residents and nonresidents. **Registration is requested for all participants so we know how many to expect.**

About the Georgia Ag Experience ➡ “Our 36-foot mobile classroom showcases Georgia Agriculture on-the-road. We visit Georgia elementary schools and community organizations, targeting students in grades 3 through 5.

The Georgia Ag Experience uses technology and digital learning so students can take a deep-dive into seven different Georgia agricultural commodities.

The Georgia Ag Experience is a unique STEM based educational program that invites students across Georgia to explore the vast opportunities in agriculture.” -GeorgiaAgExpereince.org

Register here: https://alpharetta-community-agriculture-program.square.site/home

06/03/2024

05/21/2024

05/08/2024

Lots of classes coming up! Don't miss out ➡ for more details and registration click here: https://alpharetta-community-agriculture-program.square.site/home

05/02/2024

Hot peppers, sweet peppers, mild peppers....we LOVE them all! Join us TONIGHT and learn how to grow them successfully! How to plant, where to plant, companion planting and more! Plus each participant will take home 2-4 pepper plants to plant at home.

Register here: https://alpharetta-community-agriculture-program.square.site/home

04/17/2024

02/29/2024

My yard has lots of this, but it never occurred to me to eat it.

Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) is another early edible showing up right now at the edges of lawns or on the sunny side of buildings. Like many in the Mint family, it has a distinctly square stem that is tinted purple with opposite growing pairs of leaves that appear whirled around the stem (compare it to Dead Nettle shared earlier in the week). Both the leaves and flowers are edible. Unlike some early spring greens which can be bitter, henbit is on the mild side. It is great tossed raw in sandwiches, diced in salads, sautéed and added to pesto. You can also toss while stems into pickle brine for an easy snack! Add to it, the pretty little flowers make lovely additions to any dish!

Happy Foraging Friends!

02/27/2024

In this hands-on course, we will explore various composting techniques, including outdoor piles, countertop dehydrators, and vermicomposting. We will cover what can and cannot be composted and how to create and maintain a perfect balance of greens and browns.

Each participant will create their own vermicomposting system to take home. Come learn the magic and science of how to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich gold for your plants!

Register here: https://alpharetta-community-agriculture-program.square.site/home

02/08/2024

Just in case, you have checked out the Massee Lane Gardens page today, tell everyone you talk to about the upcoming camellia show hosted by The Middle Georgia Camellia Society that will be held on February 24th at Massee Lane Gardens (Headquarters of the American Camellia Society). You are in for such a treat! See attached flyer for more details.

08/23/2023