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• Apr 1 Homesteading Skills: Cut Flower Gardening Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!

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• Apr 2 Apple Grafting Workshop 2026 In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft apple trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with 5 semi-dwarf rootstock (G210) which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Available varieties will range in use from drying, sauce, cooking, cider, fresh eating or a combination. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use. By attending you will join the University of Georgia's efforts to preserve and restore these historic apple cultivars.

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• Apr 9 In the Garden: Growing Healthy Pecans Whether you’re thinking about planting a few trees, already a backyard grower, or someone who just loves a good pecan pie and wants to know more about pecans, this session will give you a basic introduction to the biology of pecans, common challenges, best varieties and what it takes to keep trees healthy and productive. From varieties and planting tips to pest management and harvest basics, Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will leave with practical knowledge for this delicious Georgia staple. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.

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