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  • Vibrant red dahlias contrast with deep green foliage

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    Dahlias

    Dahlias are among the most spectacular flowers you can grow in your garden. Hundreds of varieties are available, with flower sizes ranging from 1 to 14 inches in diameter. Almost any color except true blue can be produced in Georgia. In exchange for their beauty, dahlias require dedicated care. Most of them need special soil preparation, staking, watering during dry periods, disbudding, and a strict insect control program. Use this resource to successfully grow your own dahlias in Georgia.

    Bodie V. Pennisi

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  • Three older women work in a greenhouse in a community garden

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    Less Expensive Sources of Plant Material, Amendments and Tools

    This publication offers advice on finding less expensive sources of plant material, amendments and tools for community and school gardens.

    Heather Kirk Ballard and Bob Westerfield

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  • small shovels, hedge clippers, loppers, and other gardening and landscaping tools are hanging on a wall in a wooden garden shed

    C 1027-8

    Stocking the Toolshed: Hand Tools

    This publication describes the types and quantities of hand tools that work best for community and school gardens, including shovels, rakes, trowels, hand pruners, gloves, children’s tools, and carts and wheelbarrows.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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  • C 1027-3

    Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Gardens

    This publication describes the advantages and disadvantages of raised bed and in-ground gardens and may be used as a guide when planning a community or school garden project.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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  • C 1027-4

    Raised Garden Bed Dimensions

    This publication helps determine the ideal dimensions of raised beds for community and school gardens by focusing on three things: materials, slope and accessibility.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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  • C 1027-5

    Raised Bed Materials

    This publication describes the advantages and disadvantages of various materials used for building raised beds, including types of wood, composite materials, recycled materials, and kits.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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  • a fenced garden with raised beds within a backyard

    C 1027-9

    Garden Fencing

    This publication describes options for fencing a community or school garden, including fence types and materials.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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  • ornamental grasses and flowers grow in a decorative garden in an urban area with tall buildings in the background

    C 1027-2

    Siting a Garden

    This publication provides recommendations for properly siting a school or community garden, taking into account sunlight exposure, water availability, slope, garden access, tool storage, compost bins and other amenities.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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  • C 1027-1

    Planning an Edible Garden

    This publication describes three steps for planning a school garden: garden location, soil and terrain, and choosing crops.

    Heather Kirk Ballard, David Berle, and Bob Westerfield

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