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About UGA Extension Gwinnett
UGA Extension Gwinnett County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth. UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Gwinnett County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon is released into the soil and easily enters your home through the foundation and well water. It can build up to dangerous levels inside houses, schools, and other buildings.
The only way to know if you have radon is to test!
The test kit is offered through this county Extension office. For more information, call us at (678) 377-4010, or contact us by email.
More information about Radon can be found here.
Garden and Landscape Tips
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UGA Extension Resources
- Lawn Calendars
- Pollinator Resources
- Other Resources
Houseplant Academy
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn : Backyard Berries
Tuesday, June 24, 12-1pm.
Transform your backyard into a berry paradise! Discover different types of berries you can grow at home, from strawberries to blueberries to unique options like gooseberries and elderberries. Learn which berries are the easiest, which ones require a bit more effort, and tips for selecting the best varieties for your space and climate. Packed with practical advice and expert tricks, this presentation is your guide to cultivating a bountiful and delicious berry harvest right in your own backyard. Special guest Sarah Brodd with UGA Extension Dekalb shares the secrets to having your own berry paradise at your house.
In the Garden
Webinar Series
Houseplant Academy - Gardening Book Club
August 14th 12-1PM
Join us for the first Extension Book Club session, featuring How Can I Help? by Doug Tallamy! Houseplant Academy curator Nicole Caldwell will lead an engaging presentation and discussion on the book’s key highlights, lessons learned, and actionable takeaways.
While reading the book is encouraged, it’s not required to participate—everyone is welcome! Connect with fellow plant lovers as we explore practical ways to contribute to conservation, whether in a backyard, balcony, or beyond.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and grow together!
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
Eat Healthy, Be Active is an initiative to improve young children’s health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts. The initiative focuses on families and early childhood settings, including preschool, kindergarten, child care, and early learning classrooms, as well as family child care homes.
