Upcoming Events and Workshops
Let's Go Native!
February Events:
Wed, February 12, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Fri, February 21, 2025 3:00-5:00pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Firescaping – Plant Flammability’ & Native Flower of the Month –Learn how flame-resistant each plant is/is not, then paint a native plant. @ Pickens Co. Library
March Events:
Wed, March 12, 2032 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Fri, March 21, 2025 3:00-5:00pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Firescaping – Combining Landscaping Objectives’ & Native Flower of the Month – Learn how to maximize your yard’s fire resistance and enhance its beauty, then paint a beautiful landscape. @ Pickens Co. Library
April Events:
SATURDAY Jasper Farmers Market 7:30am-12:00pm
April 5 to September 27, 2025
Purchase unique hand-made goods and locally grown produce at our market.
Jenny Fellenbaum, market manager, 706-253-8840.
Wed, April 9, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat, April 12, 2025 7:30am to 12:00 noon
Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Native Flower of The Month - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Fri, April 18, 2025 3:00-5:00pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Native Flower of The Month’ -- Learn about, then paint, a beautiful native flower. @ Pickens Co.
Library
May Events:
Fri, May 2, 2025 3:00-4:30pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Native Landscaping’ & Native Flower of the Month – learn the benefits of landscaping with native plants, then paint a native landscape. @ Pickens Co. Library Sat,
**May 10, 2025 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.
Sat, May 10, 2025 7:30am to 12:00 noon
Jasper Farmers Market MG table – ‘Wild One’s Firescaping’ & Native Flower of the Month - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Wed, May 14, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext. Office.
June Events:
WEDNESDAY Jasper Farmers Market 11:00am - 1:00pm Wednesdays, June 18 August 27, 2025
Wed, June 11, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Sat, 14 June, 2025 7:30am-12:00 noon
Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Native Flower of the Month & ‘Project Vision Pollinator Garden’. Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Fri, June 20, 2025 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Plants & Paints – ‘Native Plants’ & Native Flower of the Month – Learn how planting native plants maintains both biodiversity and landscaping longevity, then paint a beautiful native plant. @ Pickens Co. Library
July Events:
Wed, July 9, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat, July 12, 2025 7:30am to 12:00 noon Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Native Flower of the Month & ‘Flammable Plants’ - Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Fri, July 18, 2025 1:00-3:00pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Project Vision Pollinator Garden’ & Native Flower of the Month, then paint a lovely pollinator garden scene. @ Pickens Co. Library
August Events:
Sat, August 9, 2025 7:30am to 12 noon
Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Native Flower of the Month. Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Wed, August 13, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext Office.
Fri, August 15, 2025 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Native Trees and Shrubs’ & Native Flower of the Month – Learn about our native large plants, then paint a beautiful scene. @ Pickens Co. Library
September Events:
Wed, September 10, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Sat, September 13, 2025 7:30am to 12 noon
Jasper Farmers Market MG table – Native Flower of the Month. Locally grown plants available for sale. MG volunteer will provide garden tips.
Fri, September 19, 2025 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Native ‘Scapes’ & Native Flower of the Month – Learn about our native landscapes, then paint a beautiful native landscape. @ Pickens Co. Library
October Events:
NO Farmers Market on Saturday, October 4th
FM’s Saturdays, October 11-December 13 9am-12pm
Wed., October 8, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener Meeting @ the Ext Office.
Sat, October 11, 2025 9:00am to 12 noon
Jasper Farmers Market MG Table – Native Flower of the Month -- Your last opportunity to learn more about, and to purchase, plants this year.
Fri, October 17, 2025 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Native Ferns, Groundcovers & Grasses’ & Native Flower of the Month – Learn about our ‘different’ native plants, then paint a scene using them. @ Pickens Co.
Library
November Events:
Wed., November 12, 2025 10:00am
Pickens Co. Master Gardener meeting @ the Ext office.
Fri, November 14, 2025 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Plants & Paints, ‘Beloved Perennials of Georgia’ & Native Flower of the Month – Learn about our native perennials, then paint a beautiful perennial. @ Pickens Co. Library
December Events:
Wed, December 10, 2025 TBA Pickens Master Gardener holiday gathering (details tba)
Fri,December 14, 2025 3:00 to 5:00 pm Plants & Paints, ‘Special Wildflowers of Georgia’ & Native Flower of the Month –Learn about our native wildflowers, then paint a native wildflower. @ Pickens Co. Library