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Homeowners’ group focuses Master gardener class covers proper nurturing methods on abandoned property By CATHY COBBS newsroom@appenmedia.com
By JEFFREY ALBERTSON newsroom@appenmedia.com
DUNWOODY, Ga. – The Dunwoody Homeowners Association discussed zoning issues with city officials, including frustrations regarding an abandoned property at 4822 Chamblee Dunwoody Road that has been an eyesore for years. At the May 2 meeting, Dunwoody’s Director of Community Development Richard McCloud discussed the limitations that city is facing in trying to bring the property into code compliance after there was a fire several years ago. The property sits across the street from the Donaldson-Bannister Farm near Vermack Road. “After the fire, once we were able to get in there, we found that the house had not been repaired, and the owner was living in the garage,” McCloud said. “The house was condemned, and there is no power or water. But in a lot of ways our hands are tied. The house is paid for, and unless the property taxes are not paid, we can’t do much.” McCloud said the city is scheduled to go to court this month seeking permission to cut the grass. According to Dunwoody’s charter, the city can condemn a building structure that is “dangerous to life, limb or property by reasons of decay, dilapidation or unsanitary condition.” However, Georgia code requires governing authorities to take a series of steps before enacting eminent domain, McCloud said. He didn’t elaborate as to where the
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Community Garden and Orchard held a master gardener class on May 8th covering proper watering and fertilization techniques. Improper attention can lead to disappointing crop yield as plants come to term in the coming months. The talk, led by Richard Osterholtz, discussed the importance of morning watering and using fertilizer to maintain a healthy pH balance and growth in a garden plot. He also covered how to build an organic 10-10-10 fertilizer with an equal balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. While mixing your own fertilizer may have a steep learning curve, Osterholtz recommended using an online calculator, such as at the website aesl. ces.uga.edu/soil/fertcalc/. Osterholtz became a master gardener in 2014 and has been the site leader at DCGO since 2016. He suggests conducting a soil sample test from the University of Georgia before staking out or planting crops. Information about testing can be found at: aesl.ces.uga.edu/soil.html. Watering plants at the wrong time of day may lead to water loss or fungus development. Different fungi may develop as excess water remains on leaves overnight in a humid climate, which inhibits evaporation. Overwatering and fertilization can
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The Dunwoody Homeowners Association discussed with city officials a house on Chamblee Dunwoody Road that suffered a fire several years ago but they say remains in disrepair.
city was in the process. In other business covered at the meeting, DeKalb County School System District 1 Representative Anna Hill made an informal presentation, stating her support for the elimination of trailers at Dunwoodyarea schools. “They need to go,” she said. “Our new COO (Benjamin) Estill is also committed to having zero trailers in the schools.” Hill encouraged participants who have an interest in the school system to voice their concerns to board members, and follow protocol when reporting problems in the classroom, from the teacher to the supervisor to the principal, and if necessary, into the education department hierarchy.
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Master Gardener Richard Osterholtz conducts a class on proper methods to nurture plants Saturday, May 8 at Brook Run Park. Both watering and fertilizer are key elements for successful plant growth and cultivation in the coming months, he said.
be detrimental too as certain plants may grow lengthy vines and produce little fruit. Classes are held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. inside the greenhouse complex at Brook Run Park. The next scheduled class is on June 12 and will discuss native plants for all seasons. Presentations last about an hour to 90 minutes. More information about the DCGO’s resources are available at the website: dcgo.org.