UGA Extension - Meriwether County ANR

04/01/2026

Help turn Meriwether County GREEN on the map! All donations go towards supporting 4-H students locally and throughout the state. Our 4-H'ers appreciate all of your support!

$4 for 4-H begins today! Support your county with a gift of $4 (or more!) at www.georgia4h.org/four and join us in supporting 4-H programming all over Georgia. Counties will turn green on our map when they receive 24 gifts. New this year: $4 for 4-H will extend from today until April 4, with bonus days for supporting 4-H centers and districts. Give today to help us reach our state goal of $154,444! 🍀

06/20/2025

Gaura are clumping perennials that bloom profusely in spring to summer. If blooms are removed, they often bloom into late summer. They are great for pollinators, resistant to deer damage, and once established they are heat and drought tolerant.

06/13/2025

Spirea comes in many colors and sizes, but they all bloom in spring to summer with mass amounts of flowers. They grow best in full sun with moist soils. Prune to size immediately after the flowers are spent to prevent removing any buds for next year's flowers.

**Of note, ‘Spirea japonica’ is considered an invasive species of Spirea and can still be found in some stores. Check the label on plants that you purchase in order to avoid this variety.**

06/06/2025

Oak Leaf Hydrangeas bloom in late spring to early summer. The white flowers fade to pink as they mature. They must be pruned immediately after blooming to prevent removing buds for next year's flowers. The flowers are a desired attraction early in the year, but the foliage color change in the fall is an added bonus to look forward to!

05/30/2025

Ajuga are low growing ground cover plants that bloom in late spring to summer with purple flowers. They spread easily as they get older spreading in small clumps. Morning sun is great to help them flower, but afternoon sun in our area is too harsh for them to survive.

05/23/2025

Caladiums are tropical plants that are grown for their colorful foliage. There are countless varieties and colors allowing them to fit anyone's needs. They grow best in moist soils where they receive morning sun and afternoon shade.

05/22/2025

Share, Share, Share!! We will be hosting our program on Nuisance Wildlife THIS TUESDAY! Join us at the extension office Tuesday, May 27th at 5pm where we will be joined by Georgia DNR and we will discuss nuisance wildlife prevention, the laws and regulations of removal, and more! Join us by registering at the link below.

Register: tinyurl.com/NuisanceWildlife

05/16/2025

Lady Banks Roses are fast growing, vining roses. They bloom in spring and the flowers are normally white or yellow. They are one of the only thornless rose varieties. They should be planted in full sun, well draining soils, and given plenty of room to grow.

05/16/2025

We are down to the LAST 10 BAGS of onions! $12 each. Come by and get them before they are gone!

It’s Vidalia Onion time! Help Support Meriwether County 4-H by purchasing a bag (or 2) of Georgia Grown Vidalia Onions! 10lb. bag for $12. 🍀🧅🍀 ALL proceeds support the Meriwether Co. 4-H Program! Cash or Check only, please! Let us know if you would like to place an order! They typically arrive the first 2 weeks of May.

05/12/2025

Onions are here and we have extra bags! If you would like fresh Vidalia onions, please send us a message or give us a call at our office: 706-672-4235. Each bag is 10lbs and they are $12 each. Payment must be cash or check.

All proceeds directly support our 4-H program and help send Meriwether County students to summer camp!

It’s Vidalia Onion time! Help Support Meriwether County 4-H by purchasing a bag (or 2) of Georgia Grown Vidalia Onions! 10lb. bag for $12. 🍀🧅🍀 ALL proceeds support the Meriwether Co. 4-H Program! Cash or Check only, please! Let us know if you would like to place an order! They typically arrive the first 2 weeks of May.

05/09/2025

Dianthus are perennials that bloom in the late spring to early summer. They come in a variety of colors, and since the flowers are edible, they are often used in drinks and to decorate cakes. Plant them in an area that has well draining soils with afternoon shade and they will thrive.

05/02/2025

Pieris, or Lily of the Valley, are evergreen, shade shrubs. They grow well in shade with just a few hours of morning sun. They bloom in spring with drooping masses of bell shaped flowers. Their new growth starts as a orangish red color where it turns dark green as it matures. They are slow growing, making them low maintenance. If you prune them, do it just after they bloom in the spring to reduce the risk of reducing the next year's blooms.