UGA Troup County Extension

10/29/2026

Hurry to the plant pop up sale! Today we close at 5pm.

10/29/2026

Georgia officials are continuing efforts to track and eradicate the invasive yellow-legged hornet, which poses a threat to honeybees and other native pollinators.🐝

Learn what to look for and how you can help by reporting suspected sightings.
Click below to learn more ⬇

State agriculture officials continue efforts to track and eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornets across Georgia as warm temperatures prolong insect activity.

10/27/2026

Here’s the reveal! Did you spot the praying mantis hiding among the leaves?

A mantis's coloring and body shape can provide excellent camouflage while it waits for prey. Mantises eat many different insects, including garden pests as well as beneficial insects.

Just another example of how much is happening in the garden when we take the time to look closely! 👀

10/26/2026

Can you spot our hidden garden visitor? Take a close look at the photo and let us know in the comments when you find it! 🌿

If you know what it is, don’t give it away just yet. We’ll reveal our camouflaged friend in Part 2!

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

🦇 Did you know that bats are incredibly beneficial to both your garden and our ecosystem?
Bats are both pollinators and amazing pest control with a brown bat able to eat up to 1,000 mosquitos in a single hour!
If you've been thinking of getting a bat house for your yard, check out the Bat House Color Information below so you can choose the perfect one for our state.

Do you already have a bat house in your yard? Drop a pic in the comments! 🦇

10/22/2026

Pop-Up Plant Sales Are Coming!

Fall is a great time to plant, and the UGA Troup County Master Gardeners are giving you a few more opportunities to get your garden ready for spring and summer!

Join us at the greenhouse at the Troup County Extension Office for a series of pop-up plant sales featuring discounted plants, shrubs, trees, and indoor plants!

We'll have Ajuga, a variety of irises and daylilies, and plenty of other outdoor plants to choose from.

🪴Upcoming Sale Dates:
📅 Thursday, October 29 | 3:30PM-5:30PM
📅 Monday, November 2 | 11 AM–1 PM
📅 Thursday, November 5 | 11 AM–1 PM

📍 Troup County Extension Office Greenhouse
2168 Pegasus Parkway, LaGrange, GA

Great plants, great prices, and a chance to get a head start on next year's garden!

🌱 More dates to come, so stay tuned!

10/21/2026

It may be October, but it’s not too early to start thinking about next spring’s garden! 🌱

Many native perennial seeds need a period of cold, moist conditions before they’ll germinate. It’s called cold stratification, and fall is a great time to start learning which of the seeds you want to grow will need it.

In Georgia, many wildflowers are sown in late fall and winter as soil temperatures decline. For native seeds that require cold stratification, winter conditions can help provide the natural cold period they need before spring germination.

You can also cold-stratify certain seeds indoors using your refrigerator. Just remember that requirements vary by species, so always check the recommendations for the particular seed you're starting.

Think of October as planning time: decide what you'd like to grow, gather your seeds and find out which ones need a little winter before they're ready for spring. 🌸

I like this angle much better for an October post because it gives people a reason to care about the graphic right now, without suggesting that every native seed needs to be started in October.

10/19/2026

Growing possibilities for Troup County!

Troup County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, along with Laura Mirarchi, enjoyed spending time today with Commissioner Rex Scott, District 3, and County Manager Eric Mosley.

The group toured the grounds and greenhouse at the UGA Extension Office and had a great conversation about the work our Master Gardeners are doing in the community and opportunities to continue growing our educational outreach.

We appreciate Commissioner Scott and County Manager Mosley taking the time to visit, learn more about our program and see the space firsthand. And a big thank you to the MGEVs who joined us today! 🌱

We’re excited about what the future could hold for gardening education in Troup County. 🌿