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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.
4-H Rock Eagle Camp
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
MARCH
UGA Extension Resources
- Lawn Calendars
- Pollinator Resources
- Other Resources
Houseplant Academy
Lunch & Learn
Terrariums: Growing an Indoor World Under Glass
Learn to create the elegance of a tiny green world under glass! Join UGA Extension's Nicole Caldwell as she discusses how to create a terrarium, the best (and worst) plants to put in a terrarium, and how to care for your terrarium long-term. Virtual and in-person participation is available.
In the Garden
Webinar Series
Mosquitoes! The Good? The Bad, The Ugly!
Thursday, March 20th, 6-7pm
Get ready to delve into the world of mosquitoes with our presentation, "Mosquitoes! The Good? The Bad, The Ugly!" This program will explore the multifaceted role of mosquitoes in our ecosystem. We’ll discuss their surprising benefits, like their place in the food chain and pollination roles, alongside the well-known challenges they pose, including spreading diseases and causing nuisances. From fascinating facts to practical tips on managing their impact, let Lisa Klein lead your through a comprehensive look at one of nature’s most notorious insects.
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.
