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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
Houseplant Academy - Moss Gardening Indoors & Out
May 8th 12-1PM
Many homeowners try to eradicate moss from their lawns, but what if you tried to grow it indoors? Let UGA Extension’s Nicole Caldwell show you how to grow these adorable non-vascular plants to be enjoyed in your home and bring a little folklore into your gardening life!
In the Garden
Webinar Series
Green Partnerships: Unlocking the Secrets of Companion Planting
Thursday, May 1st, 6-7pm
Find out how teaming up certain plants together can fend off pests, enhance growth, and keep your soil healthy. Get hands-on tips and tricks from Lisa Klein to design your garden for the best results and natural balance. Whether you're a gardening pro or just getting started, this presentation will give you the know-how to build a vibrant, harmonious garden.
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.
