Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Learn how to take care of your lawn


Taking Care of the Lawn
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 10am-12pm
Sunset Valley City Hall
3205 Jones Rd., Sunset Valley, TX 78745 

Two incredible sessions on lawn care.  Join us for one or both.  “It's Dead!  How to Establish a New Lawn”  from 10-11AM; “How to Promote Lawn Health” from  11am-12pm.  Learn what to do to start a new lawn or replace a lawn, including grass varieties, soil preparation, and watering.  Discover easy mowing, irrigating, and fertilizing tips for maintaining your lawn.  Parking in Tony Burger Center across the street from Sunset Valley City Hall

This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Termite Training Seminar for Homeowners

Termite Training for Homeowners
Thursday, February 17, 2011, 9:30-10:30am            
Travis County Agrilife Extension Office
1600-B Smith Rd., Austin TX  78721
(512)854-9600

There’s an old saying in the pest control industry… “there are two types of homes in Texas- those with termites and those that will have them within 7 years.”  Which category do you fit into?  This class will arm homeowners with information so they feel comfortable discussing management options for termites with pest professionals.  Do you know how termites look for food?  Can you tell the difference between ants and termites?  Come to learn how to identify the types of termites found in Central Texas and their management options. 

Planning and Planting the Spring Vegetable Garden

Planning and Planting the Spring Vegetable Garden
Saturday, February 12, 2011, 10am-12pm
Sunshine Community Garden
4814 Sunshine Dr., Austin TX  78756
Free! Hands on seminar gives you knowledge on plant & seed selection, tips for increased germination, spacing and other techniques to ensure gardening success. Street parking available only.

This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Rose Care Seminar

Everything’s Coming Up Roses
Saturday, February 5, 2011, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden 
2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX  78746

Roses add color and wonderful scent to your garden year round! Join us for this free seminar and you will learn how to select, plant, prune and care for these wonderful plants in your garden or landscape.  We will discuss Earth-Kind and Antique roses which are known for their high performance, disease resistance and insect tolerance.  Travis County Master Gardeners Carolyn Williams and Holly Plotner will arm you with the tools you need to explore this fascinating area of horticulture! 

This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org