Community Impact: How Seth Moore Helps Reclaim Georgia’s Natural Landscape
Weeds Are Just Seeds We Didn’t Sow: Acworth Entrepreneur Seth Moore helps neighbors recreate their spaces
If you’ve volunteered at one of My Green Earth’s food forests in Mableton or Austell, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Seth Moore. Whether he’s teaching volunteers to identify invasive plants or educating classrooms of students, Seth has become an indispensable part of MGE’s education and restoration efforts.
Seth didn’t start out in the world of native plants and regenerative landscaping. He began his career as an environmental engineer, specializing in green infrastructure and water management. His work focused on helping communities see water as an asset instead of a nuisance—an approach that foreshadowed his later work with land and ecosystems. When the pandemic hit, Seth, like many of us, found himself with unexpected downtime. He used that time to dive deep into the world of native Georgia plants, a curiosity that quickly turned into a calling.
“Food grows all around us in our natural environment, through fruits, vegetables and plants that are both medicinal and edible. Why not take that food and reintroduce it into our backyards?” — Seth Moore
That passion led to the creation of his business, Mulberry and Muscadine, which helps clients transform their properties into biodiverse, regenerative spaces. But it also brought Seth to MGE, where he now plays a critical role in helping us educate the public, maintain our landscapes, and train new volunteers.
Seth’s ability to see things from a different angle—whether it's how to redirect water flow or how to revive a neglected patch of land—is part of what makes him such a strong partner for MGE. His restoration work begins with removing invasive species like English ivy, kudzu, and wisteria to allow native plants to flourish.
“After removing some of these plants, step back and just watch the seeds of other plants pop up!” — Moore
He encourages others to use free apps like iNaturalist to identify what’s already growing in their yards, noting that simply observing and learning is a great first step. Seth always advises identifying plants by their blooms before removing them—what may look like a weed could be something worth keeping.
Through Mulberry and Muscadine, Seth offers everything from one-time consultations to long-term maintenance and design. He helps property owners strike a balance: keeping things neat around homes and patios while letting the perimeter grow wild with purpose. This approach supports essential species—like pollinators and specialist insects—without allowing them to become pests in human living spaces.
Seth’s philosophy fits perfectly with My Green Earth’s mission: helping people live more sustainably while honoring the natural environment around them. His work at our food forests and events goes far beyond landscaping. He shares knowledge, empowers volunteers, and helps us all reconnect with the land beneath our feet.
For those new to this landscaping mindset, Seth suggests starting small. Learn what’s in your own backyard. Connect with local agencies like water boards and parks departments—they often offer free classes. And follow these simple tips:
Use pesticides and herbicides sparingly. These products can harm more than just weeds—apply them carefully, only when absolutely necessary.
Control mosquitoes without chemicals. Use mosquito dunks instead of broad-spectrum sprays that harm beneficial insects.
Remove invasive species. Identify them, replace them with natives, and help Georgia’s plant life thrive.
Seth Moore doesn’t just bring expertise to My Green Earth—he brings heart, patience, and a true belief in the power of community restoration. He helps our volunteers see their surroundings with new eyes, and his presence has become a backbone of our land-based programs.
At MGE, we’re proud to call Seth a partner, mentor, and friend. His work reminds us that healing the land is not just possible—it’s already happening, one backyard at a time.
To learn more, visit Seth’s website or join us at one of our upcoming volunteer events. You’ll likely find Seth there—hands in the soil, seeds of change in motion.