As scientists work feverishly to unlock the mysteries of the human genome, you don't hear much about Gregor Mendel. Mendel was the Austrian monk whose gardening studies on pea plants outlined the fundamental laws of genetics back in 1865. Its hard to imagine, but much of today's complex scientific study is based in agriculture. In addition to math and science, the class from Griffin learned about giving by donating their garden harvest to a local food relief agency. Here in Athens, area Master Gardeners are participating in Plant a Row for the Hungry and Festival of Trees, not to mention all the hours garden clubs and Master Gardeners work trying to beautify public areas all over town.
Gardening is a great way to get involved in the community.
With all that gardening has to offer I hope you will consider planting a fall garden. Frank Henning is the Athens-Clarke County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources, Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.