WALTON COUNTY, GA. — Walton County residents can learn more about gardening, landscaping and plant care this fall through a series of free educational talks presented by local Master Gardeners.
The Walton County Extension Office will offer five gardening topics during September and October, with each lecture presented twice — once on Monday at the new O’Kelly Memorial Library in Loganville and again on Wednesday at the Walton County Extension Office. All programs begin at 2 p.m. and are free to attend.
Fall Gardening Lecture Schedule
Monday, Sept. 14 — 2 p.m.
Location: New O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Topic: Fall Vegetable Gardening
Presenter: Meghan Pasken, Master Gardener
Learn how to grow a productive fall vegetable garden by selecting the right crops, planting at the right time and extending the harvest well into autumn.
Wednesday, Sept. 16 — 2 p.m.
Location: Walton County Extension Office Education Room, 1258 Criswell Road
Topic: Fall Vegetable Gardening
Presenter: Meghan Pasken, Master Gardener
Learn how to grow a productive fall vegetable garden by selecting the right crops, planting at the right time and extending the harvest well into autumn.
Monday, Sept. 21 — 2 p.m.
Location: New O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Topic: Repel the Invaders! Invasive Plants
Presenter: Carol Fitzpatrick, Master Gardener
Learn why invasive plants threaten local landscapes, how to identify and remove them, and which native and non-invasive plants can be used as alternatives.
Wednesday, Sept. 23 — 2 p.m.
Location: Walton County Extension Office Education Room, 1258 Criswell Road
Topic: Repel the Invaders! Invasive Plants
Presenter: Carol Fitzpatrick, Master Gardener
Learn why invasive plants threaten local landscapes, how to identify and remove them, and which native and non-invasive plants can be used as alternatives.
Monday, Sept. 28 — 2 p.m.
Location: New O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Topic: Made in the Shade – Shade Gardening
Presenter: Becky Adcock, Master Gardener
Explore plants that thrive in lower-light conditions while benefiting from cooler growing conditions, reduced watering needs and easier maintenance.
Wednesday, Sept. 30 — 2 p.m.
Location: Walton County Extension Office Education Room, 1258 Criswell Road
Topic: Made in the Shade – Shade Gardening
Presenter: Becky Adcock, Master Gardener
Explore plants that thrive in lower-light conditions while benefiting from cooler growing conditions, reduced watering needs and easier maintenance.
Monday, Oct. 5 — 2 p.m.
Location: New O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Topic: Plants that are Toxic to Livestock
Presenter: Bob Emmons, Master Gardener
Learn to identify common plants that are toxic to livestock and pets, recognize symptoms of poisoning and understand what steps to take if accidental ingestion occurs.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — 2 p.m.
Location: Walton County Extension Office Education Room, 1258 Criswell Road
Topic: Plants that are Toxic to Livestock
Presenter: Bob Emmons, Master Gardener
Learn to identify common plants that are toxic to livestock and pets, recognize symptoms of poisoning and understand what steps to take if accidental ingestion occurs.
Monday, Oct. 19 — 2 p.m.
Location: New O’Kelly Memorial Library, Loganville
Topic: Hibernate and Germinate: Winter Sowing Made Simple
Presenter: Holly Hunt, Master Gardener
Discover an easy, low-maintenance method for starting flowers, herbs and vegetables outdoors using recycled containers and the natural cycles of the seasons.
Wednesday, Oct. 21 — 2 p.m.
Location: Walton County Extension Office Education Room, 1258 Criswell Road
Topic: Hibernate and Germinate: Winter Sowing Made Simple
Presenter: Holly Hunt, Master Gardener
Discover an easy, low-maintenance method for starting flowers, herbs and vegetables outdoors using recycled containers and the natural cycles of the seasons.
Locations
New O’Kelly Memorial Library: The new library is located at the intersection of Main Street, Lucy Street and Covington Street in Loganville, just down the street from the current library location at 363 Conners Road.
Walton County Extension Office: 1258 Criswell Road, Walton County.
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