Monday, January 30, 2012

Learn about backyard chickens


Raising Backyard Chickens
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, Garden Center
2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX  78746

Master Gardener Joy Williamson brings her expertise to you in the fascinating hobby of raising backyard chickens.  She will be sharing her tips on the benefits of this garden activity, how to get started, FAQ on coop construction and how to protect your feathered friends. 

This seminar is free, but space is limited and reservations are required to ensure a seat is available for you.  Sign-up online at http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/.    Please note, the Zilker Park entrance fee is $2 per adult and $1 per child or senior.   This seminar is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org. For information, call (512)854-9600.

Rose Care seminar


Rose Care and Pruning
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin TX  78721

Discover the varieties of roses available and care requirements.   Learn how to plant a rose, fertilizer requirements, disease identification, general care, and pruning.  Bring pruning shears for hands-on lesson.

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. For information, call (512)854-9600.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Starting vegetable gardens from seeds

From Seeds to Transplants
Thursday, January 19, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin TX  78721

From Seeds to Transplants will help you understand which vegetable plants are good candidates to start from seeds to get a jump start on the growing season.  Learn about seeds, growing material, lighting, temperature, air circulation and moisture requirements.  The knowledge gained in this seminar will help ensure success for your vegetable garden.   

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. For information, call (512)854-9600.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Spring Vegetable Gardening seminar

Planting Spring Vegetables
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, Garden Center
2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX  78746


Master Gardener Patty Leander is a frequent guest on public televisions’ Central Texas Gardener and speaker throughout the State of Texas. She will share her immense knowledge of planning and growing your own home vegetable garden. Patty will also address our recent drought conditions and it’s long term effects. Plant lists, seed sources and planting schedules will be provided for you to take home.  Join us for this informative and visually stimulating presentation.

Parking and seating are limited so please register online to reserve your seat at http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/  and click on “Public Seminar Registration”.  This seminar is free; Zilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult, $1 per child or senior.  The seminar is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org. For information, call (512)854-9600.