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Events and Updates

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 6 - Apr 1 Rockdale County 4-H Spring Pre-Order Plant Fundraiser Spring is in the air, and the Rockdale County 4-H Spring Plant Sale is ready to help you refresh your garden. Choose from a cheerful selection of shrubs, perennials, and fruit plants available for pre-order, all chosen to thrive in Georgia gardens. Every purchase directly supports Rockdale County 4-H programming, helping local youth learn, grow, and lead through hands-on experiences. Pre-order pickup will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office, 1127 West Avenue SW, Conyers, GA 30012. Bring home plants you’ll love while making a meaningful difference for Rockdale County 4-H.
    • Virtual Event
    • Conyers, GA - (15.0 Miles)
  • Mar 11 Garden Talk: Thyme for Herbs - Monroe 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Thyme for Herbs Presented by Master Gardener Chrissy Kuzel Herbs are a wonderful addition to your garden. They provide instant access to tasty additions to your food as well as fragrance and beauty. This presentation will give you a wealth of information about growing herbs, including: • Characteristics of herbs • How to grow herbs indoors and outside • How to propagate herbs • How to harvest and store herbs • How to deal with pests on herbs • Specific herbs for specific uses Whether you want to simply grow some herbs in pots by your kitchen door or develop a special herb garden, this presentation will get you started!
    • Monroe, GA - (18.0 Miles)
  • Mar 12 Vegetable Gardening Basics: Zoom Program Do you follow all the instructions and still have vegetable plants that “flop”? Are you ready to give up? If you answered yes, this class is for you. Join us for suggestions and techniques to grow your home vegetables in Georgia. This class will focus on site selection, purchasing plants (transplants vs. seeds), succession planting, and pest management. This is a beginner vegetable program.
    • Virtual Event
  • Mar 12 Staying Radon Safe in Georgia! Radon is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It’s released from the soil and can easily enter homes through foundations or well water, building up to dangerous levels indoors. Learn why radon is common in Georgia, how it affects your health, and the most affordable ways to test your home. Light snacks provided. Registered attendees get a FREE Radon Test Kit (a $15 value). Protect your home. Protect your family. Rockdale, let’s get informed and stay safe.
    • Conyers, GA - (15.0 Miles)