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Welcome to UGA Extension Fayette County!

UGA Extension Fayette County is a partnership of The University of Georgia, Fayette County Government, Fort Valley State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It exists to serve all the people of Fayette County including Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Brooks, and in between.

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Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 3 Growing Onions with Tom Bonnell FAYETTEVILLE, GA Join our guest speaker, Tom Bonnell, as he shares information about growing onions, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
Mar 12 Vegetable Gardening Basics: Zoom Program Do you follow all the instructions and still have vegetable plants that “flop”? Are you ready to give up? If you answered yes, this class is for you. Join us for suggestions and techniques to grow your home vegetables in Georgia. This class will focus on site selection, purchasing plants (transplants vs. seeds), succession planting, and pest management. This is a beginner vegetable program.
Mar 19 Warm Season Lawn Care: Zoom Program In this Zoom program, we will focus primarily on Zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, and Centipedegrass as we learn how to care for each of these grasses in the landscape.
Mar 24 Growing Vegetables in Containers FAYETTEVILLE, GA Learn helpful techniques as you grow your vegetables in containers. In this class, we will discuss how to get started with containers, varieties to consider, and common issues to look out for.
Mar 31 The Power of Native Plants Fayetteville, GA Join our Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer, Charlane Hemphill, as we learn about the vital connection between native plants and the pollinators and other wildlife that rely on them for habitat. Explore new native plants to enhance your garden and why native species are crucial for a healthy ecosystem.
Apr 2 Gardening for Hummingbirds: Zoom Program Known for their incredible flight patterns and personality in the garden, hummingbirds are a wonderful pollinator to visit your garden. In this program, we will talk about some of the plants to add to your gardens to encourage hummingbirds as well as common hummingbirds for our area.
Apr 9 Growing Peppers with Tom Bonnell: Zoom Program Join us as we learn about growing peppers, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
Apr 16 Tomatoes With Tom Fayetteville, GA Join Tom Bonnell as he shares information about growing tomatoes, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
Apr 25 2026 Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Plant Sale Fayetteville, GA The Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) will host their Annual Plant Sale and Garden Clinic! Funds raised will support the UGA Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer projects and Extension programming. We hope to see you there! Cash, Check, and Credit Cards accepted(ID Required; No AMEX).
May 7 Lawn Weed ID Fayetteville, GA Weeds can be a problem in our lawns for several different reasons. Whether it is aesthetics, or competing with the grass or shade issues, weeds are an indication that something is causing the grass to not thrive. Come learn about some of the weeds we see in our lawns, management strategies, and how to get your lawn to grow to its optimal potential.
May 14 Shade Gardening for Pollinators: Zoom Program Many people struggle with finding plants that are ideal for shaded spaces in their yards. In the program, we will talk about how to manage shade and discuss ornamental plants to attract pollinators to shaded areas.
May 21 Sweet Potatoes With Tom Fayetteville, GA Join Tom Bonnell as he shares information about growing sweet potatoes, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
May 28 Herb Gardening Fayetteville, GA In this program, you will learn about the top 10 easiest growing herbs. Whether you want to start a herb garden, a small container garden, or incorporate them in your vegetable garden space, we hope you will find something new to try at this class
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