Georgia Gardens List

Find Georgia botanical, public and display gardens in your area. Know of a garden we missed? Send the name, address, phone number and website to dallas.duncan@agr.georgia.gov and we will get it added!

BALDWIN COUNTY

Lockerly Arboretum

1534 Irwinton Road, Milledgeville

478-452-2112

Lockerly.org

BARTOW COUNTY

Barnsley Gardens

597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville

770-773-7480

www.barnsleyresort.com

BIBB COUNTY

Waddell Barnes Botanical Garden

100 College Station Drive, Macon

478-471-2780

www.mga.edu/botanical/

BULLOCH COUNTY

Garden of the Coastal Plain

1505 Bland Avenue, Statesboro

912-871-1114

Academics.georgiasouthern.edu/garden/

CANDLER COUNTY

The Guido Gardens

600 North Lewis Street, Metter

912-685-2222

www.sowerministries.org

CHATHAM COUNTY

Armstrong Atlantic State University Arboretum

11935 Abercorn Street, Savannah

912-344-2576

www.armstrong.edu/Departments/arboretum

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm

2 Canebrake Road, Savannah

912-921-5460

www.coastalgeorgiabg.org

 

Isaiah Davenport House Museum

324 East State Street, Savannah

912-236-8097

www.davenporthousemuseum.org

Savannah Botanical Gardens

1388 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah

912-355-3883

Savannahbotanical.org

CHEROKEE COUNTY

Gibbs Gardens

1998 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground

770-893-1880

Gibbsgardens.com

CLARKE COUNTY

Founders Memorial Garden

325 South Lumpkin Street, Athens

706-227-5369

Gardenclub.uga.edu/foundersgarden.html

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens

706-542-1244

Botgarden.uga.edu

University of Georgia Greenhouses
Athens

706-542-3732

www.plantbio.uga.edu/about/greenhouses

COBB COUNTY

Smith-Gilbert Gardens

2382 Pine Mountain Road, Kennesaw

770-919-0248

www.smithgilbertgardens.com

DEKALB COUNTY

Fernbank Science Center

Victorian greenhouses: 1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta

Robert L. Staton Rose Garden: 767 Clifton Road, Atlanta

404-378-4311

www.fernbankmuseum.org

Georgia Perimeter College Botanical Gardens

3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur

678-891-2668

Depts.gpc.edu/~decbt/

FLOYD COUNTY

Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum

Intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Martha Berry Highway, Mt. Berry

706-291-1883

www.oakhillmuseum.com

FULTON COUNTY

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta

404-876-5859

Atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Atlanta History Center

130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta

404-814-4000

www.atlantahistorycenter.com

Historic Oakland Foundation

248 Oakland Avenue SE, Atlanta

404-688-2107

www.oaklandcemetery.com

GWINNETT COUNTY

Vines Botanical Gardens

3500 Oak Grove Road, Loganville

770-466-7532

www.vinesmansion.com

HARRIS COUNTY

Callaway Gardens

US Highway 27, Pine Mountain

800-225-5292

www.callawaygardens.com

MUSCOGEE COUNTY

Columbus Botanical Garden

3603 Weems Road, Columbus

706-327-8400

Columbusbotanicalgarden.com

OCONEE COUNTY

Piccadilly Farm Gardens

1971 Whippoorwill Road, Bishop

706-769-6516

www.facebook.com/pages/Piccadilly-Farm

PEACH COUNTY

American Camellia Society: Massee Lane Gardens

100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley

478-967-2358

www.camellias-acs.com

POLK COUNTY

Polk County Historical Society Museum and Gardens

311 North College Street, Cedartown

770-748-0073

www.polkhist.org

RICHMOND COUNTY

Meadow Garden

1320 Independence Drive, Augusta

706-724-4174

www.historicmeadowgarden.org

SPALDING COUNTY

Meadowlark Gardens

2617 Newnan Road, Griffin

770-228-0974

www.meadowlarkgardens.net

TOWNS COUNTY

Hamilton Gardens

1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawasee

706-913-1444

www.fredhamiltongarden.org 

TROUP COUNTY

Hills & Dales Estate

1916 Hills and Dales Drive, LaGrange

706-882-3242

www.hillsanddales.org

GEORGIA GROWN PROFILE: Mack Aaron's Apple House

Originally published in the Nov. 13, 2013 issue

 

Third-generation farmers specialize in friendly service and fried pies

By Jenna Saxon, press office

 

Mack Aaron’s Apple House of Elijay, Ga., has quickly become one of northwest Georgia’s most popular roadside markets. Mack Aaron’s is owned and operated by third-generation apple grower Bill Aaron and his wife Gina.

 

The company’s history of apple growing expertise in Gilmer County dates back to 1944. Bill Aaron’s father, Mack Aaron, was only 4 years old when his parents, Otis Shafter Aaron and Reba Ellis Aaron, purchased a farm of more than 200 acres to begin producing apples for both commercial and retail sales. In 2008 Mack and Joyce Aaron turned over the business to their son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Gina Aaron. 

 

“We believe that each and every one of our customers is part of our apple family,” Gina Aaron said. “We look forward to them returning every year. We stand behind everything that we sell and grow and are extremely proud to be a Georgia Grown farm and business.”

 

Today Mack Aaron’s Apple House is known for its locally grown produce, friendly service and homemade fried pies. In addition to its apples, peaches and nectarines, Mack Aaron’s also offers a variety of other items including baked goods. The homemade fried pies are an Apple House staple and customers can expect to find a minimum of 11 different types of fried pies. Mack Aaron’s also offers apple cider, grapes, jams, jellies, relishes, honey, syrup, apple cakes, strudels, cookies, bread and much more. 

 

Mack Aaron’s Apple House is open seven days a week from mid-July until the end of December. It’s a proud member of Georgia Grown and the family is happy to support the program.

 

“We are one of the few farmers in Georgia that grow our own fruit right here on the farm,” Gina Aaron said. “Georgia Grown is an organization that we are proud to be a part of.”

 

The Aarons help promote the Georgia Grown program by linking their customers with other Georgia Grown members.

 

“Customers will find a very friendly atmosphere here at Mack Aaron’s Apple House,” Gina Aaron said. “If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we will help you find another Georgia Grown member that does.”  

Guest Column: Georgia Homemakers Council, Inc., Revives Craft Traditions

Originally published in the Oct. 30, 2013, issue

 

Sara Morris, right, with the yo-yo quilt she made for the 2013
Georgia National Fair

In 1936, the National Home Demonstration Council was formed. The name was later changed to the Homemakers Council, Inc.

 

Georgia Homemakers Council, Inc., is what we’re all about.

 

We held our 88^th annual conference in April in Athens, Ga. We have a membership of people on committees such as education, health and family, environmental, cultural arts and special community projects. This dedicated membership willingly serves its community in various capacities and sponsors activities that are consistent with its commitment to education and service.

 

The officers are president from Chatham County; president elect from Hall County; vice president from Fayette County; treasurer from Rabun County; secretary from Fayette County; district directors from Fannin, Pike and Chatham counties; and other appointed chairpersons. Georgia Homemakers Council, Inc., executive board meets January and August in Macon, Ga.

 

Our goals and projects support the Southeastern Burn Center in Augusta, Ga., cancer society and many more. We give two scholarships annually to senior high school 4-H members and make quilts of valor for the military.

 

Each Homemaker Club meets each month in their local areas and supports council projects and the conference. In addition, some projects are locally done, such as sponsoring a child to go to 4-H camp, supporting the military, collecting can tabs for 4-H and the Ronald McDonald House, local hospices, hospitals and nursing homes; recycling; and supporting local police and fire departments.

 

Georgia Homemakers Council, Inc., Week is observed Oct. 6 through 12 each year, statewide.

 

At our annual conference in April, we have speakers, entertainment, workshops, plant sales and more. We recognize 50-year members, those who have died in the past year with memorial services and present the Homemaker of the Year to a member selected for the award from entries across the state.

 

We have a fashion revue with all participants wearing handmade or wisely-purchased apparel. Contests include Cotton Creations, which requires all items to be made from cotton; crafts and hobbies are anything not made from cotton; and photography, quilting and recycling projects, all for sharing ideas and working together. Several of Georgia’s commissions have sponsored these events so we can present winning ribbons and awards in each category.

 

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding events of Georgia Homemakers Council, Inc., is to be invited to take part in the Georgia National Fair in October. We started about eight years ago doing one day, then two, then three, now four. We have items to show and sell and teach crafts such as quilting, crocheting, knitting, yo-yos and other projects. The next time you go to the fair, be sure to tour the Miller Murphy Howard Building and visit us. This is a building you walk into and are in another world.

 

Club members teach children, seniors and anyone wanting to learn sewing, cooking, handcrafts or gardening. You name it, we will find someone to do it!

 

We need to renew lost traditions that Grandma did! So, join us and be involved in local and state levels, and we’ll see you at the 89^th conference in 2014!

 

Sara Morris is a past president of Georgia Homemakers Council, Inc. She encourages all who are interested in learning more about the organization to write her at 225 Plantation Road, Zebulon, GA 30298.



Consumer Q&A: Spring Garden

Q: Beautiful, large, yellow butterflies are all over my flowers. They are an almost solid pale yellow. They are not as large as tiger swallowtails. Do you know what they are? What can I plant to attract more?

A: They sound like cloudless sulphurs. Some entomologists call them cloudless giant sulphurs. Sulphur is an older spelling of sulfur, the mineral that's color is a perfect match to these butterflies. There are other species of sulphurs, but the cloudless sulphur is one of the largest. It is called “cloudless” because some of the other common sulphurs have gray patterns or markings on their wings. Cloudless sulphurs are more abundant in Georgia gardens in late summer and fall. They are beautiful butterflies, and are one of the few species that will migrate south for the winter.

Planting or protecting the larval plants (plants the adults lay eggs on and that the caterpillars eat) along with planting some of the nectar plants the adults feed on are the best ways to attract any butterfly.

Adult cloudless sulphurs prefer to feed on the nectar of many of the flowers that hummingbirds do. Among their favorites are pineapple sage (Salvia rutilans), firecracker vine (Manettia cordifolia), Turk’s cap mallow or wax-mallow (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii), anisacanthus (Anisacanthus wrightii), Texas or tropical sage (Salvia coccinea), cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) and single-flowered zinnias. They also like native asters, goldenrods and blazing stars (Liatris spp.).

Caterpillars of cloudless sulphurs feed on partridge pea, clovers, Argentine senna (Cassia corymbosa), wild senna (Cassia marilandica) and other legumes, especially sennas (Cassia spp.).

Q: What are some tips for succeeding with pansies?

A: Prepare the bed beforehand by adding compost, especially if you have heavy clay or sandy soil. If planting in containers, use high-quality potting soil and the largest containers possible. Make sure the containers have a drainage hole at the bottom. Plant the pansies where they will receive at least four hours of unfiltered sunlight each day. Provide morning sun if possible. To fertilize, use a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 and follow directions on the label. It is always better to under-fertilize than to use too much. Water your plants, especially those in containers, before a hard freeze. Keep the old flowers pinched off so they don’t produce seeds. This is called deadheading and encourages the production of more blooms.

Q: I had five huge holly bushes cut down as they were getting too large for me to take care of. They were 10 to 12 feet high and seven feet across. Is there a simpler way to remove the stumps than having them dug up? I cannot do it myself or get to them with a truck and a chain.

A: Digging up the stumps is the fastest and surest way to get rid of them, but it will be an arduous task because the bushes were large with a large root system. An easier, although much slower, option is to cut the bushes down as close to the ground as possible and remove every shoot as soon as it sprouts until the stump eventually dies along with the root system. You must be persistent in keeping the sprouts removed or the hollies will come back. You may want to spray or paint some brush killer on the stump and on the sprouts as they appear. Be careful not to let the herbicide get on any other plants. Follow all label instructions when using any herbicide.

Q: What are some vegetables I can grow in pots on my deck?

A: Almost any vegetable can be grown in a container if you keep it watered. Due to the limited root space, the plants are going to dry out more quickly than those planted in the ground. They will probably also need more fertilizer. The best options for growing in containers are vegetables with smaller fruits or those that have a smaller stature and don’t spread out much. Some good possibilities include leaf lettuce, radish, eggplant, garlic, carrot (round or short-root varieties), tomato (determinate varieties will stay shorter), hot and sweet peppers and bush varieties of summer squash and cucumber. Use the largest containers possible as they will provide more root-room and make the plants less vulnerable to drying out or getting blown over.

Q: Can we grow dahlias in Georgia? We had them as a child and I miss them.

 

A: Dahlias thrive where days are warm but nights are cool. That is why they are favorites farther north. However, we can grow many dahlias here in Georgia. Keys to success include selecting heat-tolerant varieties, preparing the soil with plenty of compost and mulching them well.

 

Look at the website of the Dahlia Society of Georgia at www.dahliasocietyofgeorgia.com. It is a wealth of information and includes a dahlia growing guide for Southern gardens and old newsletters with photographs that will inspire you. If possible, visit the society’s display garden at Stone Mountain State Park to see different varieties in bloom and judge how they perform.

 

Q: How much sunlight should a vegetable garden receive?

 

A: All vegetables need sunlight, generally the more, the better. The garden site should receive at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. A minimum of eight to 10 hours each day is even better.

 

Therefore, vegetables should be planted away from buildings, trees and shrubs shading the area. The roots of trees and shrubs will also compete for nutrients and water.

 

Got a question? Visit our website, write to us at 19 MLK Jr. Drive, Room 128, Atlanta, GA 30334, or email arty.schronce@agr.georgia.gov. 
 

ARTY'S GARDEN: Pansies and Violas Provide a Winter Rainbow

Originally published in the Oct. 30, 2013, issue

 

Even the most ardent fans of Gone with the Wind may find it hard to believe that when Margaret Mitchell began writing her famous novel she had a different name for Scarlett. The original name Mitchell gave her heroine was Pansy.

 

Pansy was a common name for girls in the 19^th century. Sources that track these things claim that Pansy reached its peak of popularity in 1900 and dropped off the charts by 1950.

 

Though the name Pansy is no longer popular, the flower pansy is more popular than ever! In fact, as we look at the millions of pansies in bloom all across Georgia in the coming months, we may find it hard to believe there was once a time when pansies were not a widespread part of our winter landscape. Some gardeners did not plant pansies in the fall, but waited until early spring. Seriously! They were missing months of color and beauty! And the varieties available 50 years ago were few and inferior compared to what we have today.  

 

Today you will find many varieties of pansies and violas for sale in nurseries and garden centers. Violas are pansies with smaller, but more numerous flowers. Few flowers other than bearded irises offer such an array of color. Yellow, gold, crimson, dark red, rose, blue, violet, lavender, purple, white, cream, apricot, orange and combinations of these are all part of the pansy and viola palette. There are some that are almost black. These dark beauties look like they are made of velvet and provide an ideal contrast to yellow, white and orange varieties.

 

Georgia growers sowed seeds for pansies and violas back in July or August and nursed the seedlings along through late summer so that all we have to do is pick out the forms and colors we want when we go to a nursery or garden center.

 

Plant your pansies and violas in sunny areas in well-prepared beds or containers filled with potting soil. Water them well at planting. Especially be sure to keep those in containers watered during winter dry spells. Keep dead blooms pinched off to encourage new blooms to appear. If seed pods form, the plants may stop flowering. To fertilize, use an all-purpose balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 and follow directions on the label. Remember, it is always better to under-fertilize than to use too much.

 

If you don’t want just pansies and violas, you can add winter color with other hardy annuals such as snapdragons, ornamental kale and cabbage, dusty miller, dianthus and curly parsley.  Visit a local nursery or garden center today to see what varieties of pansies, violas and winter annuals they have available. They can also advise you on preparing your beds with compost or soil amendments and what fertilizers to choose. If you aren’t sure about what color flowers look best together, they can help you with that as well!

 

Arty Schronce is the Department’s resident gardening expert. He’s a lifelong gardener and a horticulture graduate of North Carolina State University who encourages everyone to discover the pleasures of plants and gardening. 

Recipe: Easy Cheese Squares

Originally published in the Oct. 30, 2013, issue

Editor’s Note: These savory, spicy bites can be eaten fresh out of the oven or cooled down in the fridge. Recipe makes approximately 25 squares.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons jalapeno peppers from a jar, seeded and chopped
16 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 eggs, beaten

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Sprinkle chopped jalapeno peppers in a well-greased 8x8-inch baking dish. Cover with shredded cheddar cheese.
3. Pour beaten eggs evenly over cheese and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firm.
4. Cool and cut into bite-size pieces for serving.

Agricultural Documentary "Farmland" Makes Its Atlanta Debut

By Dallas Duncan

Though its national premiere is two weeks away, Georgia agriculturalists got a sneak peek of the new agricultural documentary Farmland at a private screening on April 1.

Georgia poultry farmer Leighton Cooley
of Roberta, center, with son Lawson, 3,
and Commissioner of Agriculture
Gary W. Black at the Atlanta screening

 

“All in all, I thought it was a balanced presentation,” Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black said. “I think it accurately tells the story that our policies shouldn’t be either-or, our policies should accommodate all types of agriculture.”

 

The documentary follows six producers, including Georgia’s own Leighton Cooley, on the day-to-day operations of their farms. Cooley’s Roberta, Ga., poultry houses were the primary highlight of his portion of the film, but the other operations showcased row crops, vegetable crops, swine and cattle.

 

“The film is so genuine, I think is what’s so captivating about it,” Cooley said. “We’re certainly not actors, we’re farmers; we certainly didn’t have a script.”

 

He said filmmaker James Moll’s focus was to “capture the American farm in its most pure farm,” and Cooley believes the final product did just that.

 

Cooley, center, answers audience questions along with
representatives from the US Poultry & Egg Association and
Georgia Poultry Federation

“The film was incredible. It gave great insight,” Bryan Tolar, president of Georgia Agribusiness Council, said after the screening. “The role you play with sharing your farm with children, what you do with your family and also the way your family is involved in the faith part of what agriculture really is – if faith isn’t part of agriculture, then you’re missing the point.”

 

The Atlanta audience included about a 50-50 mix of agriculturalists to consumers, who were encouraged to ask questions of Cooley and representatives from the US Poultry & EggAssociation and Georgia Poultry Federation after the show. Promoting dialogue between producers and the public was a major goal of the documentary, said Gwen Venable, vice president of communications for US Poultry & Egg Association.

 

“The film was made by James Moll to really give a voice to the farmers and ranchers who produce food for the US, and provide conversation about how the food is raised,” Venable said. “There are so many people in the US that do not understand where their food comes from. The purpose is to really make sure that consumers understand their food supply and the passion that farmers and ranchers have in growing food.”

 

Cooley said participating the documentary allowed his family a chance to demonstrate their love and pride for their chosen profession.

 

“I think it’s going to be an incredible tool, to actually bridge a lot of gaps,” he said. “On our farm, we’re always interested in the opportunity to share what we do.”

 

Black said he hopes audiences appreciate the stars of the show.

 

“I hope that they embrace the believability of the characters, because you’re talking about something that’s totally unscripted,” he said. “You hear the passion in their voice. You can see the believability in their eyes.”

 

And though the six farmers have diverse backgrounds – conventional, small organic and large organic; multi-generational and first-generation – the film strives to portray America’s myriad styles of family farms.

 

“Sure, we have different thought processes, which is why we farm different things. Sure, we maybe do things differently or have different production methods,” Cooley said. “But at the end of the day, we’re farmers. We all have the same goal and task at hand.”

Coming to Georgia theaters:

 

Atlanta: May 1 at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema

Macon: May 1 at Douglass Theatre

Macon: May 2 at Douglass Theatre

Fill out this form to be alerted for screenings in your area.

Guest Blog: Pest Control Management's Role in Protecting Public Health

By Nancy Hinkle, University of Georgia entomology professor

Pest management professionals, or PMPs, are considered “guardians of your environment,” according to the logo of the National Pest Management Association, a group “committed to the protection of public health, food and property.” It has long been recognized that suppression of pests in the living environment is essential to both physical and mental health. Elimination of arthropods from our homes is one hallmark of the developed world, allowing a standard of living and a level of health not enjoyed in less advanced countries.

Asthma accounts for more than14 million lost work days annually; it also accounts for more than 14 million lost school days for children suffering from asthma. The economic impact of such losses can hardly be assessed, but is estimated at more than $56 billion annually. Cockroaches and other arthropods are known to be major triggers for allergy, so cockroach suppression is an essential component of asthma control for susceptible individuals. 

Mosquitoes, certainly, are one of the most significant vectors of human disease agents on the planet, transmitting causative agents of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, West Nile Virus and encephalitis. PMPs can save lives and prevent severe illness by preventing mosquito breeding around homes.

Other biting pests such as fleas, while not major human disease vectors, nevertheless make people miserable. Some people respond to flea bites with severe itching and wheals. Similarly, though bed bugs do not transmit pathogens, their bites can create severe itching. Scratching may lead to secondary infections and further injury.

Due to their size and mobility, insects are particularly suitable for carrying pathogens, moving from filth to food. House flies can carry bacteria, viruses, worm eggs and other disease agents on their bodies, depositing them on our food when they land and walk around. Pharaoh ants constitute an infection hazard in hospitals, having been found contaminating sterile supplies and intravenous sets. Cockroaches, similarly, can move food-poison organisms from dirty areas to clean materials – such as our dinnerware.

Stinging arthropods (such as bees, hornets, wasps, ants, urticating caterpillars, and scorpions) also present a threat to humans. Venom injected into human flesh can produce pain and swelling, or even more severe systemic effects such as nausea and anaphylaxis in susceptible individuals. 

PMPs employ their education and training with highly developed investigative skills to determine what is causing the problem and then to develop strategies for solving the problem. Pest identification is always the first step; knowing the target species provides insights on behavior and biology to use against the pest.

By providing essential public health services, PMPs protect human health and personal comfort. Here in North America, we take this for granted, assuming that no one should have to tolerate pests in their living environment.

The industry that provides this essential service should be proud of the role it plays in preserving public health. Individuals performing pest suppression should recognize the significant contribution they make to their customers’ wellbeing. Pest control is not an indulgence; it is one component of protecting families from discomfort and disease.

Recall: Peanut Butter, Spreads Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select products made by Parkers Farm Acquisition, LLC of Coon Rapids, Minn.

Routine testing by the Minnesota state agriculture department determined some of the finished products were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person that eats an item contaminated with it. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and diarrhea. The illness primarily affects pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

The list of recalled products includes:

• 16-ounce Parkers peanut butter in square plastic containers (creamy, crunchy, honey creamy, honey crunchy) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 34-ounce Parkers peanut butter in round plastic containers (creamy, crunchy) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 12-ounce Parkers spreads in round or square plastic containers (jalapeno, pimento) with sell-by date before 9/20/2014
• Eight-ounce and 16-ounce Parkers cold pack cheese in round plastic containers (sharp cheddar, bacon, onion, smoked cheddar, Swiss almond, horseradish, garlic, port wine, Swiss & cheddar) with sell-by date before 7/20/2014
• 16-ounce Parkers salsa in round plastic containers (hot, mild, garlic, fire-roasted) with sell-by date before 7/20/2014
• 10-ounce Parkers cheese balls or logs (sharp cheddar, port wine, ranch, smokey bacon) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 10-ounce Happy Farms cheese balls (sharp cheddar, port wine) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 16-ounce Happy Farms cold pack cheese in round plastic containers (sharp cheddar, port wine) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• Eight-ounce Central Markets cold pack cheese in round plastic containers (sharp cheddar, port wine, horseradish, Swiss almond) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 12-ounce and 20-ounce Hy-Top cheese spreads in round plastic containers (pimento, jalapeno) with sell-by date before 9/20/2014
• Eight-ounce Amish Classic cold pack cheese in round plastic containers (sharp cheddar, port wine, Swiss almond) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 14-ounce Say Cheez beer cheese in round plastic containers (regular, hot) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• 10-ounce Win Schuler original variety cheese balls or logs with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• Eight-ounce, 12-ounce and 14-ounce Bucky Badger cheese spreads (cheddar, port wine, bacon, garlic, horseradish, jalapeno, Swiss almond) with sell-by date before 3/20/2015
• Five-pound foodservice products including cold pack cheese, cheese spreads and peanut butter with sell-by date before 3/20/2015

Consumers who purchased these products are asked to return them to the place of purchase or discard them. Any customers who believe they may have become ill after eating these products should contact their health care provider. Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who have the recalled product should dispose of it.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers who purchased this product can contact the company at 800-869-6685.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information.