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What is UGA Extension?

The University of Georgia (UGA) Exension office operates through a unique partnership with local county governments, the state of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We translate the science of everyday living for farmers, families, and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous DeKalb county.
 
For more than a century, we've provided research-based education through a network of committed specialists, agents and volunteers to help Georgians learn, grow and do more. 

UGA DeKalb

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Our regular office hours are 8:30 am- 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours are subject to change during holidays. 

We strive to get back to you as soon as possible. Please allow 24 hours for a response to your e-mail or voice message.


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Extension Publications

Vegetable Garden Calendar
Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943)
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987)
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042)

Upcoming Events

  • Jun 6 - Jul 31 Applications for the 2025 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and human impacts on these environments. This 9 week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from regional experts on a wide variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program dates are every Friday in September and every Thursday in October including a overnight on Oct. 23-24. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with an hour lunch, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited in the class and registration will remain open until July 31 or when we have filled all spaces, whichever occurs first.
    • Dallas, GA - (38.0 Miles)
  • Jun 7 Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour 2025 Petals & Pathways Spring Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine). Whether you are an experienced or beginner gardener or simply enjoy beautiful landscapes, the 2025 NFMG self-guided Garden Tour is an opportunity to visit three gorgeous private gardens and come away with ideas for your own garden. Visit the gardens in any order you choose. Master Gardeners will be available to guide you through these lovely gardens and answer any questions. Music and “lite bites” provided. Tickets are $25 for all three gardens. Start your tour at any of the three gardens, Daylily Delight, Hydrangea Heaven, and Zen-Zation Water Garden. They are 10 miles or less apart.
    • Atlanta, GA - (17.0 Miles)
  • Jun 10 Buzzing in the Summer: Native Plants and Attracting Pollinators Join us and learn the story of native bees, butterflies, and birds and why native plants are important. This program explores the "why" (ecological importance) and "what" (types and characteristics) of native plants and their vital connection to wildlife. The educator for this program will be Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Charlane Hemphill.
    • Fayetteville, GA - (22.0 Miles)

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