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Horticulture Club Plant Sale

The UGA Hort Club is hosting an online plant sale and will be selling woody plants, herbaceous perennials, houseplants, and succulents! Ordering and pickup will occur in two rounds.

Round 1: Ordering for round one begins at 8:00 a.m. on October 4th and ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 7th. Pickup for round one will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 9-11, 2020.

Round 2: Ordering for round two begins at 8:00 a.m. on October 11th and ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 14th. Pickup for round two will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.on October 16-18, 2020.

Customers will sign up during checkout for a pickup slot to help ensure social distancing. Pickups will be available at 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, GA 30602 during your chosen time. Thank you for supporting the UGA Hort Club!

Have questions?
Contact UGA Horticulture Student, Madison T. Love.

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Through student education, our goal is to develop and disseminate new knowledge that leads to cost-effective and profitable production and improved postharvest handling. As a department, we strive to facilitate the application of horticultural commodities and services that conserve natural resources while protecting and enhancing the environment.
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