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Pickens County
UGA Extension Office

Upcoming Events and Workshops

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Another Year of Sustainable Gardening


January Events:

Wed., January 10, 2024 10:00am Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.

February Events:

Thu., February 08, 2024 5:00-7:00pm Free public education event – ‘Preparing for Wildfires with Firescaping’ – A hands-on session teaching ways to reduce losses by wildfire. Taught by AT certified Master Gardeners and an active firefighter. @ Pickens Co. Library
Wed., February 14, 2024 10:00am Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Fri., February 16, 2024 3:00-5:00pm Lose the Winter Blues –Learn about plants/gardening and create your own art. Features seed-starting with seeds for blue flowers and painting using blue shades of paint. @ Pickens Co. Library


March Events:
Fri., March 08, 2024 3:00-5:00pm
Let March Winds Bring in Spring Splendor --Learn how to attract Pollinators to your 2024 garden, then design, draw and paint a beautiful symbol of Spring for your garden. @ Pickens Co. Library
Sat., March 09, 2024 1:00-3:00pm
Free public education event ‘Spring Gardening Prep: Ready, Set, Grow!’ – Learn about the Chemistry of gardening, what and where to plant for Shade and Sun Gardens, and the timing and temperatures required for “Tricky” weather to have the greatest planting success. @ Pickens Co. Ext Office
Wed., March 13, 2032 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.


April Events:
Saturdays, April 6 – Dec 7, 2024 7:30am-12:00pm SATURDAY Jasper Farmers Market – Purchase unique hand-made goods and locally grown produce at our market.
Jenny Fellenbaum, market manager, 706-253-8840.
Wed., April 10, 2024 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat., April 12, 2024 3:00-5:00pm
Free public education event – ‘Be Gone, Invasive Plants’ – Learn what plants are invasive and how they negatively impact the native ecosystem. Paint 5”x7” Harbinger of Spring. @ Pickens Co. Library

Sat., April 13, 2024 7:30am to 12:00 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG table – The Amazing Loofah - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.


May Events:
Wed., May 8, 2024 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat., May 11, 2024 8:00am to 12:30pm Annual ‘4-H and MG Sustainable Plant Sale Fundraiser’ - Purchase locally grown heirloom, native, and pollinator friendly plants. All are acclimatized and recommended for our growing zone. @ Veterans Memorial Park upper parking lot.
Fri., May 17, 2024 3:00-4:30pm
Birds and Blooms - Learn the “Six Benefits of Attracting Birds to Your Landscape”. Then create a lovely Yard Art Plaque”. @ Pickens Co. Library


June Events:
Wednesdays, June 5 August 28, 2024 11:00am - 1:00pm
WEDNESDAY Jasper Farmers Market.
Sat., June 8, 2024 7:30am to 12:00 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Creating Pollinator Pathways. Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Wed., June 12, 2024 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Sat., June 15, 2024 1:00 to 3:00 pm Free public education event – ‘Conservation Landscape Design to Preserve Nature’ – Learn about the essential elements of functional landscapes to harmonize with the natural environment; increase pollinator habitats while expanding the numbers and variety of Pollinators; learn why landscape ecology is important in maintaining biodiversity. @ Pickens Co. Ext Office


July Events:
Wed., July 10, 2024 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat., July 13, 2024 7:30am to 12:00 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG table – July Garden To-Do List - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Sat., July 20, 2024 1:00-3:00pm

Free public education event – ‘Ninety Awesome July Gardening Tips’ – Explore ‘tips and tricks’ to ensure a lush summer landscape, then create a hand-painted upscale planter. @ Pickens Co. Library

August Events:
Sat., August 10, 2024 7:30am to 12 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Propagating Perennial Plants - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Wed., August 14, 2024 10:00am Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.


September Events:
Wed., September 11, 2024 10:00am Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Sat., September 14, 2024 7:30am to 12 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG table – How to Preserve Herbs - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.


October Events:
Wed., October 9, 2024 10:00am Pickens Co. Master Gardener Meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat., October 12, 2024 9:00am to 12 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG Table – Importance of Leaving the Leaves -- Your last opportunity to learn more about and purchase plants this year.
Sat., October 26, 2024 1:00-3:00pm Free public education event – ‘Eco-conscious Fall Gardening Clean-up Done Right’. Learn how the things you do today benefit your landscape ecology next year. @ Pickens Co. Ext Office


November Events:
Sat., November 9, 2024 1:00-3:00pm Where Every Leaf is a Flower – Save seeds from our summer bounty, then create a greeting card. @ Co. Ext Office
Wed., November 13, 2024 10:00am Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ Pickens Co Ext office.


December Events:
Fri., December 6, 2024 10:00am Ikebana Holiday Delight – Learn the Japanese art of a decorative holiday display, then create a Holiday Porch Leaner. @ Pickens Co. Library
Wed., December 11, 2024 TBA Pickens Master Gardener holiday gathering (details tba)