Linda has been a master gardener since 2020. She retired from a nursing career after 40 years, and then attended Georgia State University to earn a degree in science and art. She currently teaches pastels at the Senior Enriched Living Program in Roswell. She and her husband travel extensively, and when at home, they enjoy the antics of their three male cats. Linda and Ed are actively involved with the Atlanta Botanical Garden and enjoy the many friendships made there.
Linda’s Topics
All About Plant Toxins – For millions of years, plants have evolved to protect themselves from prey, disease, and encroachment as they are obviously immobile once situated. Their defenses are mechanical and chemical. A lot of the chemicals are toxins, which include allelopathy, insecticides, and fatal poisons. North Fulton Master Gardener Linda McGinn will discuss plants that produce toxins, with an overview of the history, chemistry, action, and current use.