The Pollinator Garden Never Sleeps Pollinator Tutorial PART 4 October 2026 Entry A Georgia Gardener’s Guide to Fall Migration, Winter Habitats & Spring Renewal As the seasons change, our gardens have one more important job to do. When autumn arrives in Georgia, our gardens begin their colorful transformation. Goldenrod glows in the afternoon sunshine, asters burst into bloom, and fallen leaves create a patchwork across the landscape. While gardeners may be thinking about putt

Pansy, Pumpkins, and Catapults, Oh My!!! October Fun, STEM Learning, and Fall Creativity at Marietta Middle School! The Marietta Daisies brought a little fall fun, hands-on learning, and colorful creativity to Marietta Middle School this October 2026! Leigh Nielsen led the educational STEM activity, introducing students to the fascinating science behind catapults. These classic hands-on tools offer a fun way to explore the principles of force, motion, energy, and engineering

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"Fair Oaks" Fall Family Fun Day 2026 Rain or Shine! A little rain certainly didn’t stop the fun at this year’s Fair Oaks Fall Family Fun Day! With plenty of rain in the forecast, most of the festivities were moved indoors, while the much-anticipated petting zoo remained outside under a tent. Despite the weather, families came out to enjoy the day, and the event was once again warmly received by the community. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs and the Board of Trustee did

From Our Garden to Your Table Reaping the Rewards at Park on Polk by Katryn Taylor There is something especially rewarding about planting a garden, tending it through the seasons, and finally gathering around a table to enjoy the fruits or in this case, the herbs of your labor. Marietta Daisies members recently did just that during a special farm-to-table culinary presentation, featuring fresh herbs grown in our very own Park on Polk (POP’s) Pollinator Habitat and Herb Garden

Welcome Back, Daisies! Monday, September 21st, 2026 Our photos have been uploaded to our Daisies Gallery page just waiting for your viewing. What a wonderful way to begin another year with the Marietta Daisies Garden Club at our September Program Meeting! The room was filled with excitement as the voices and laughter of our Daisies rose in happy chatter, catching up with friends and visiting after our summer break. It was wonderful to see everyone together again and ready for

Daisies Out and About Celebrating more than Friendships Our Marietta Daisies, Michelle Miller (middle) organized this event for her DAR chapter. A few of our Marietta Daisies enjoyed spending time together outside of our regular meetings while supporting fellow Daisy Michelle Miller and her hard work with the Constitution Day celebration in Marietta Square. The annual “Ringing of the Bells” brought the community together to celebrate Constitution Day and the beginning of Cons

Fall Equinox: The Turning Point by Katryn Taylor What the Fall Equinox Means There is something special about the first day of fall. The Fall Equinox marks one of nature’s great turning points, a moment when summer gives way to autumn and our Georgia gardens begin their quiet transition toward winter. photo from Lyric Garten taken along the Park on Polk path. The word equinox comes from the Latin words aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, meaning “night.” During the equinox, the

The Remarkable Story of the Franklin Tree public domain In the late 1700s, explorer and naturalist William Bartram and his father, John Bartram often called the “King’s Botanist” traveled extensively through Pensacola and much of the southeastern United States. They were keen observers of plant life, wildlife, and Native American culture, and they were also dedicated collectors. Many American plant species were gathered during their journeys and sent to Europe for study, wher

Meet Your Pollinators Who are the pollinators? PART 2 Pollinator Tutorial PART 3 We continue our pollinator education in the second half of Meet Your Pollinators... Beetles Beetles: The Original Pollinators They may not have the charm of butterflies or the reputation of bees, but beetles have an impressive claim to fame: they are among the world's most ancient pollinators. “Did You Know? Magnolias evolved before bees and their sturdy flowers reflect their ancient relationshi

Meet Your Pollinators Who are the pollinators? PART 1 Pollinator Tutorial PART 2 photo by Melissa Snyder When we hear the word pollinator, most of us immediately picture a honeybee or perhaps a butterfly floating through the garden. But the world of pollinators is much bigger and far more interesting than many of us realize. Pollination is essential to the reproduction of flowering plants. As pollen is carried from one flower to another, plants are able to produce seeds and,

Daisy Diners 2026/2027 September/October Welcome to another wonderful year of Daisy Diners! As we begin our 2026–2027 Marietta Daisies Garden Club year, we’re looking forward to gathering around the table for good food, lively conversation, and, most importantly, time together with fellow Daisies. Our first Daisy Diners grouping will be for September/October, kicking off a new season of friendship and fun. Whether trying a new restaurant, returning to a favorite spot, or simp

Exploring Young Harris Our day was a delightful exploration of friendship, memories, and inspiring garden ideas. We began with a car tour through the beautiful campus of Young Harris College, led by Mikel Van, a proud alumna. Mikel gave us a wonderful firsthand account of her college years and shared many special memories along the way. One of our stops was the beautiful area known as Cupid Falls, which Mikel remembered as a favorite gathering place for students during their

Back-to-School Stewardship: Keeping Marietta Beautiful Being a caretaker of our community is truly an honor. There is something special about the energy that comes with the start of a new school year. Families return, sidewalks come alive, and our community once again feels full of possibility. This year, the Marietta Daisies were proud to welcome students and families back to Marietta Middle School through one of our ongoing community projects, Keep Marietta Beautiful: Adopt

Back to School: A Wildflower Welcome at Marietta Middle School What better way to welcome everyone back to school than with an abundance of flowers, sunshine, and a little gardening fun? The return to the Marietta Middle School Sensory Garden was a wildflower indulgence! After a summer of tending the garden, the Marietta Daisies were delighted to rediscover an overgrown sensory path bursting with cascading yellow Black-eyed Susans and bright orange Cosmos. The garden was full

Great Pollinator Count 2026 https://gsepc.org/ Join the count! Interested in joining our count this year? Here’s how: Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest in your inbox Prepare for the count days on August 21st and 22nd, 2026 Download the printable Counting Sheet ( Guia de Conteo) Check out the Insect Counting & Identification Guide ( Conteo de Insectos y Guia de Identificacion) Review the corresponding pamphlet. Join our Southeast Pollinator Census Facebook page and

Pollinator Garden Tutorial by Katryn Taylor photograph from our POP's garden project 2026 by Katryn Taylor Planting for Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds & Migration A successful pollinator garden is more than a collection of pretty flowers. It is a living habitat that provides the four things pollinators need most: food, water, shelter and places to reproduce. For a Georgia garden, the best approach is to combine native host plants with nectar-rich flowering plants and compani

Restoration of the Marietta Middle School Sensory Garden Project The Marietta Daisies enjoyed a productive summer restoring and enhancing the Marietta Middle School Sensory Garden. It has been four years since the garden was installed by the Marietta Daisies Garden Club, and after years of enthusiastic use by students and exposure to the elements, several features were ready for a well-deserved refresh. Over the course of the summer, approximately 50 volunteer hours were dedi

A Georgia Gardener's Guide to Using Olla Jars in Raised Beds and Butterfly Gardens Save Water. Grow Healthier Plants. Garden Smarter. Georgia summers bring long stretches of heat, high humidity, and the occasional dry spell that can leave even well-established gardens thirsty. Whether you're tending a raised vegetable bed or a butterfly garden bursting with native blooms, keeping plants consistently watered can be a challenge. One simple solution has been around for thousands

A Delightful Tea Party Celebrates Another Successful Year Daisies are beautiful and the joy was flowing at the End of the Year Tea Party! Our Marietta Daisies Garden Club wrapped up another wonderful year with an elegant afternoon tea, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to Jodi Schneider for graciously opening her beautiful home for this special celebration. Dressed in their finest tea party attire, members enjoyed an afternoon filled with friendship, delicious food, and ref