Agriculture & Natural Resources

Master gardener flower garden at the Extension office

Master Gardener flower garden at ACC Extension office

Spring flowers at the ACC Extension Garden

Spring flowers at the ACC Extension garden

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Athens Area Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

Athens-Clarke County Master Composter Program

Athens-Clarke County Master Naturalist Program

Athens Area Master Gardener Association

2019 Free Monthly Gardening Classes

From February through November, Athens-Clarke County Extension holds a free gardening class each month. Taught by Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, these classes take place in the auditorium of the Athens-Clarke County Library at 2025 Baxter St. from 6-7:30 pm. Intended for gardeners of all experience and skill levels, the monthly classes will cover a variety of topics such as seasonal vegetable gardening, composting, beekeeping, and more. Registration is required.

The next class in the series, "Herb Gardening" will be held Wednesday, July 17 from 6-7:30 pm. Please join us for an informative presentation on growing, harvesting, using and preserving herbs. Gardeners of all levels are welcome. Please register on line by Tuesday, July 16.

Photo by April Sorrow

Shades of Green Newsletter

Shades of Green is a monthly newsletter in electronic format produced by the Athens-Clarke County Cooperative Extension "from gardeners to gardeners". The newsletter offers information specific to local gardeners, including: seasonal articles, gardening tips, and a schedule of events of interest. Submission of questions, as well as the sharing of photos and information is encouraged. You may call Amanda Tedrow at (706) 613-3640, or email her with the form below for additional information or to be added to the mailing list.

Testing Services and Links of Interest

Staff Listing

Joanna Wright Agriculture & Natural Resources ANR Program Assistant joanna.wright@uga.edu 706-613-3640