About Atlanta senior life. (Sandy Springs, GA) 2016-2023 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 2022)
Greg’s Pick: “The Complete Guide to Gardeners - The Plant Obsessed and How to Deal with Them” by Joseph Tychonievich is a light and humorous read with stick figure illustrations by the author. A fellow gardening friend got me this book years ago and it is 100 pages of laughter that I have read several times. It makes fun of the healthiest addiction in the world, gardening. Trees Atlanta’s Holiday Tree Greeting Pruners Erica’s Picks: My favorite tool is my pair of Felco #2 hand pruners. I don’t have any affiliation with the company, but I would be happy to be spokesperson for these bypass pruners which are sharp and worth the price (probably around $50 these days). Greg’s Pick: Erica and I don’t always agree, and this is one of those times. I discovered Osaka pruners when I was lucky enough to go to the Chelsea Flower Show, where I got to handle about a half dozen of the best pruners on the market. This was my favorite; the design is remarkable. The lock is easy to open and shut, and the pruners cut as if you were going through cream, not wood. They cost a bit more than your average pruner, about $65, but I promise it is worth it. Our Last Picks Erica’s Pick: For the particular gardener, consider a gift certificate to your local garden center or a garden consultation with a garden design company. Greg’s Picks: A membership to The Atlanta History Center Garden or the Atlanta Botanical Gardens will help get your gardener out of their garden. This helps support public gardens and their missions to make a greener world. From Both: A gift for the gardener with no more room or yard to plant in is Trees Atlanta’s Holiday Tree Greeting. A $25 donation to Trees Atlanta supports tree planting, and a locally designed card is sent to your friend or loved one. All of these nonprofits have a myriad of unique and important educational opportunities that your membership or donation helps to support. > Visit us at ajc.com/aging to sign up for the newsletter and get updates. Etje Atlanta Journal-Constitution AGING IN ATLANTA PRESENTED BY: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is committed to facilitating conversations on the topics important to aging well in Atlanta and providing you resources to live your best senior life. Vl/roqer You’ll find plenty of 55+ focused content there as well as links to our previously published sections and events. Look for our upcoming special section on Dec. 4 in your Atlanta Journal-Constitution print and ePaper editions. AtlantaSeniorLife.com DECEMBER 20221 ATLANTA SENIOR LIFE 15
