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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.


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Nutrition for a Healthy Life
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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


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Garden and Landscape Tips

APRIL


 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!  

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In the Garden

Webinar Series


Soil Remediation: Let’s Fix it! 

Thursday, April 17th 6-7:30pm

Explore the process of restoring health to polluted landscapes. This comprehensive guide will delve into various techniques for cleaning up soil contaminated by industrial activities, agricultural practices, or urban development. Learn about effective methods such as bioremediation, phytoremediation, and soil washing to remove or neutralize harmful substances. Lisa Klein will help you understand the importance of soil remediation for public health, environmental sustainability, and ecosystem recovery. Join us in uncovering practical solutions to reclaim and rejuvenate contaminated soils.  

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Extension Publications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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Eat Healthy Be Active Logo

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.

Eat Healthy, be active


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24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.

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