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Free Classes Offered to Duluth, Gwinnett Gardeners

Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service offers learning sessions on varied topics.

Attention Duluth and Gwinnett gardeners. The Gwinnett Cooperative Extension Service has several upcoming free events. Here is more information and how to register: 

Vegetable Pest Control ● May 23

7pm-8:30pm. The class will cover how to identify and control common vegetable garden pests.The class will be held at Shoal Creek Filter Plant, 1755 Buford Dam Rd, Buford 30518. Register by Monday, May 21.

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Herbs in the Garden ● May 29

Noon to 1:00 pm. Learn about the different types of herbs, their attributes, and how to grow them. It will be held in the conference room of the Gwinnett County Extension office, fourth floor of the Gwinnett Government Annex Building, 750 South Perry St. Lawrenceville 30046. Pre-registration is required by Friday, May 25.

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Conserving water in the home landscape ● June 12

Noon to 1:00 pm. The class will cover ways to have an attractive and healthy home landscape while minimizing the use of water. It will be held in the conference room of the Gwinnett County Extension office, fourth floor of the Gwinnett Government Annex Building, 750 South Perry St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Pre-registration required by Friday, June 8.

Butterfly Gardening ● June 26

Noon to 1:00 pm. Learn about ways to attract butterflies to your garden and some of the most common species in our area. It will be held in the conference room of the Gwinnett County Extension office, fourth floor of the Gwinnett Government Annex Building, 750 South Perry St., Lawrenceville 30046.  Pre-registration required by Friday, June 22

Organic Gardening ● June 26

7pm-8:30pm.  Learn about the basic principles of organic gardening and separate the myths from the facts regarding it. The class will be held at Shoal Creek Filter Plant, 1755 Buford Dam Rd, Buford 30518. Register by Friday, June 22.

There is no charge to attend these classes, but pre-registration is required. To register for these classes or if you have any questions, please contact Timothy Daly at 678-377-4010 or timothy.daly@gwinnettcounty.com.



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