Upcoming UGA Extension Gwinnett Educational Programs

Here are some upcoming UGA Extension Gwinnett educational programs. You can access them on the day and time they are held by clicking on the Zoom link:

Fall Lawn Care – September 2 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Free. Several tasks need to be done during the fall. Proper fertilization, seeding and pest control will help to keep your lawn healthy and attractive.  Online Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/95624083267

Fall is for Planting – September 15 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Free. Fall is an ideal time to plant trees and shrubs. They will have time to become established during the cold weather and prosper the following spring and summer. Online Zoom at:  https://zoom.us/j/96276788537

Gardening with Herbs • September 22 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Herbs are excellent garden plants that require minimal maintenance and come in a variety of scents, flavors, and colors. They are useful in cooking, fragrance, and are attractive features in the landscape. Online Zoom at:  https://zoom.us/j/98447261009

Perennial Flowers for the Garden • October 6

6:00pm to 7:00pm. The fall is an ideal time to plant perennials, flowering plants that come back year after year. Proper soil preparation, selections of plants and maintenance will ensure an attractive garden of colorful plants. Online Zoom at:  https://zoom.us/j/92780159703.

Rain Gardens • October 20

6:00pm to 7:00pm. Reducing rainfall runoff form your property will help improve the quality of the environment. One way is the installation of rain gardens that consist of a multitude of ornamental plants. They collect rainwater and allow for it to slowly infiltrate into the ground.
Online Zoom at:  https://zoom.us/j/95557939841.

Septic Tank Webinar-Free. Many homes have on-site wastewater management systems, commonly called septic systems. Because septic systems are buried, it is easy to forget about them as they quietly, elegantly and efficiently treat waste products while maintaining human and environmental health. Poor maintenance is a common cause of septic system failure. Join us for this VIRTUAL workshop to learn more about where the system is, how it works and how to maintain it to avoid costly repairs:
October 15, Septic Tank - English version. Webinar link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_61CVDhGNTuisFvRh_WvybQ
October 22, Septic Tank - Spanish version. Webinar link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YxX0GEftTa2d2_3BwgkuKw
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm