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The Lanier County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. 

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Upcoming Events

  • 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.
    • Canton, GA - (231.0 Miles)
  • Apr 9 2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
    • Albany, GA - (72.0 Miles)
  • Apr 11 - Apr 13 Senior Conference https://georgia4h.org/programs/state-conferences/senior-conference/
    • Eatonton, GA - (158.0 Miles)
  • Apr 11 North Fulton Master Gardeners 25th Annual Garden Faire We can't wait to see you on April 11 at our 25th Annual Garden Faire--a huge coming together of three horticultural non-profits and over 30 nature and garden-centric vendors. Alpharetta Community Agriculture Program/Old Rucker Farm, Georgia Native Plant Society North Metro Chapter and The North Fulton Master Gardeners Plant Sales will feature thousands of edible, native and ornamental plants for your home gardens. Our Marketplace Vendors include garden and nature offerings of plants, pottery, jewelry, artworks, and more. And, we round out the day with Garden Talks from Master Gardeners and other experts, our beloved Fleatique market of gently-loved donated gardenware/furniture and art, our Childrens Corner with garden crafts for kids, lite food fare, and also, music!
    • Alpharetta, GA - (221.0 Miles)

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