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Learn to revive your green thumb with free class at Oakland Cemetery

Event at Oakland Cemetery will teach attendees how to select and care for newly planted trees

According to Thrillist, the scariest place in Georgia is Oakland Cemetery Oakland’s “old, eerie” vibe steeped in Civil War history makes it a top contender for scare stats There are rumors of some ghostly visitors that hang around the plots Visitors insist they’ve seen uniformed soldiers wandering the grounds and even hanging off of trees Some visitors have claimed that during haunted Army roll call, they’ve heard spirits from the past mutter their names For a chance to tour Georgia’s scariest
By Courtney Kueppers
Feb 14, 2020

Just because your garden isn’t growing doesn’t mean your green thumb is dead. The folks at Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery can help you revive it at a free event.

The workshop at Oakland’s Beaumont Allen Greenhouse will teach attendees the basics of helping your trees grow and thrive.

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It’s all about learning how to buy, prune and care for the right trees, which can add beauty (and property value) to your home, the event posting notes.

The workshop is aimed specifically at caring for newly planted trees, which can require special care in the first couple of years in order to thrive.

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The event will be held inside, but there will be a hands-on demonstration if the weather permits. Cooper Sanchez and Butch Teal, of Oakland’s gardening staff, will lead the class.

Attendees should bring gardening gloves and pruners. More information on registering can be found here.

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10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta

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