gardening
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In-Depth
How UGA Community Garden is Adapting to Climate Change
On an early fall evening in Athens, rows of fig trees and native crops bask in the sun at UGArden, the University of Georgia’s student-run community garden. But beneath this calm green canopy, there’s a growing unease among local gardeners. “It’s not normal anymore,” says UGArden executive board member, Owen…
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Environment
From Farm to Food Bank: Watkinsville Couple Brings Fresh Produce to Those in Need
When Dennis Mason and Eleanor Walker, a couple living in Watkinsville, heard there was a need for food at the local food bank, they knew they wanted to do something, even if only on a small scale. It began as a small garden that Mason would tend to in his…
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Athens-Clarke County
Monarchs on Milledge: Greek Houses Protecting Pollinators
Fruits and vegetables are staples of a healthy, balanced diet. Pollinators, such as insects and birds, play a key role in the reproduction of plants that produce these types of food. University of Georgia students Sam Dilley and Ryan Donovan are committed to protecting pollinators and their habitats. With the…
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Health
Getting Happier with Horticulture: The Healthy Benefits of Gardening
From planting gardens to baking bread, the COVID-19 lockdown took some interesting turns in the name of boredom. Now, not only are plants continuing to flourish from our nation’s new interest in gardening, people have also begun witnessing the positive changes horticulture has to offer for mental health. According…
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Health
Getting Children to Spend Time Outdoors
If your children aren’t spending enough time outside, they may be suffering from “Nature Deficit Disorder.” The Child Mind Institute says the average child spends seven hours each day in front of a screen and only seven minutes outside. Grady Newsource reporter Sydney Shadrix tells us about the advantages of…