seasons in the garden

Fireflies are one of the quiet joys of summer evenings in Georgia. But many people are seeing fewer of them each year. The way we care for our gardens can make a difference. A few simple changes — like leaving leaf litter longer and reducing chemicals — can help bring more fireflies back to your yard.

Before you start spring cleanup, pause for a moment. Many butterflies, bees, and fireflies spend the winter hidden in leaf litter and plant stems. Leaving a little of last year’s garden behind can help your landscape come alive again this season.

The Stewardship Checklist As the Spring Equinox approaches—that rare moment when day and night share the sky in perfect balance—the Georgia landscape is officially waking up. Whether you are in Stockbridge, McDonough, or Atlanta, this week is the "golden window" for several critical garden tasks. While the eye is drawn to the first green "pips" of life above ground, the real work is happening beneath our feet. We prioritize feeding the roots of fruit and ornamental trees now,