UGA Cooperative Extension

Gwinnett County Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Check out our "Lunch & Learn."

These classes are offered at various times during the year. The classes are from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. and taught in our office at 750 South Perry Street - Suite 400 in Lawrenceville. Our county agent, Timothy Daly, presents lunchbag the classes on various landscaping, container gardening, vegetable gardening, and much more. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (678) 377-4010. There is no registration fee for classes and everyone is welcome to attend. Go to our "News & Events" section to check for upcoming classes.

Extension Speakers Panel

We have an addition to our office for speakers that are prepared to come and present a program from our topics for groups, garden clubs, etc. Our county agent, Timothy Daly is in charge of the program and will assist you with our talented Master Gardeners or Extension staff. Here is the link that will provide you with all the information about the program, topics that are offered, and form to fill out and return to the office. So, when you are planning a meeting and need a horticultural speaker, click on this link.

What is the Master Gardener Program?

The Master Gardener program is a volunteer recruitment and training program in gardening with emphasis on horticulture principles and environmental practices. The goal of the program is to train selected volunteers to assist in extending our community programming efforts. Master Gardeners are highly trained individuals who give unbiased, research-based wheelbarrow information from UGA on gardening and landscape related issues. Master Gardeners give back hours of volunteer assigned work with various projects. Visit the Gwinnett Master Gardener website at www.gwinnettmg.com.

Soil Testing

Let's begin with a soil test. So many times clients come in our office with questions about their lawn and we always suggest that we start with the base (soil test). Here is a link that will assist you gathering your sample. Soil testing in Georgia. You may bring your sample into our office in ziplock bags. Bring in 2 cups of dry soil. The cost per sample is $8.00 (cash or check) and results will be back in approximately 10 to 12 days either mailed or emailed.

Publications

Publications are available for reference and printing. Click on any of the links below and it will take you directly to the publication.

Beneficial Insects:

Honey Bees and BeeKeeping - Publication B1045

Flowers:

Fruits:

Landscaping:

Lawns:

Pest Control:

Vegetable Gardening:

What's the weather going to be today?

Click on the link and find out today's weather and much more. Perhaps the forecast can help with your gardening chores and landscaping plans. The site also tells you the current soil temperature. Here is the link - Check it out - www.georgiaweather.net