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The Marion County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.
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Extension News
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The annual competition highlights some of the best graduate research from departments within the college and challenges contestants with an oral presentation.
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The 禁漫天堂rden student farm will celebrate 15 years of service to the Athens community this spring with two major events: a Community Day on May 3 and an upscale Garden Gala on June 7.
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Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits.
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Upcoming Events
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May 1 Green Partnerships: Unlocking the Secrets of Companion Planting Find out how teaming up certain plants together can fend off pests, enhance growth, and keep your soil healthy. Get hands-on tips and tricks from Lisa Klein to design your garden for the best results and natural balance. Whether you're a gardening pro or just getting started, this presentation will give you the know-how to build a vibrant, harmonious garden. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
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May 2 - May 4 Project SAFE State Archery and 22 Rifle Match 4-H Target Sports event
- Eatonton, GA - (98.0 Miles)
Extension Publications
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(C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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(B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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(C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.