UGA Extension Gwinnett will begin accepting pre-orders for its annual plant sale fundraiser on January 2. The event aims to support local 4-H and Master Gardener projects, offering community members a range of fruit and ornamental plants suitable for Georgia’s climate, such as apples, blueberries, pears, azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas.
Pre-orders are open through February 28. Purchases can be made in person at the UGA Extension Gwinnett office in Lawrenceville or by mailing an order form available at GwinnettExtension.com. Last year’s fundraiser brought in nearly $5,000 to support agriculture and resource programs.
“Fundraising is just one of the many ways to help cover costs of activities for our young members,” said Gwinnett Community Services Deputy Department Director Regina Miller. “We’re grateful for the continued support of our community and look forward to another successful event.”
The pickup and bonus sale is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. on March 13 at the Davis Road entrance of the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville.
Gwinnett County schools have seen stable enrollment numbers recently, with less than a 0.1% increase during the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year (https://www.gadoe.org/). The district enrolled a total of 190,044 students that year (https://www.gadoe.org/), with white students making up about 18% of the student body (https://www.gadoe.org/).
More information about the plant sale can be found at GwinnettExtension.com.
