Friday, March 9, 2012

Wildfires and your landscape-save your space in this free seminar today!

Firewise Landscaping
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Austin Fire Department Training Center

4800 J. Shaw Lane, Austin, TX. 78744


The wildfires of 2011 underscores the importance of landscaping for fire safety.  This informative seminar will help you understand the Wildland Urban Interface, learn how to improve your homes survivability should a wildfire occur and the benefits of early evacuation.  Fire professionals from the National Fire Protection Agency, Texas Forestry Service and Texas Agrilife Extension Service will lead you through a series of visual presentations and interactive discussions to arm you with the tools you need to help protect your home and your family from wildfire.  Seating is limited and reservations are required. Signup at: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/  and click on seminar registration. Empty, reserved seats will become open seating at 9:50 am. 

 www.tcmastergardeners.org. For information, call (512) 854-9600.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Learn more about birds in your garden

Cultivate Your Backyard Birds
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10am-12pm
Hampton Branch Library
5125 Convict Hill Rd. Austin TX  78749

Who is that perched on your birdbath?  Jane Tillman, Master Naturalist, Chairperson of the Travis Audubon urban habitat committee and a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward Host, will help you get acquainted with common backyard birds and visitors. Basic bird identification will be covered along with ways to make your yard/greenbelt more attractive to these feathered creatures.

Space is limited at this location and reservations are required to ensure a seat is available for you.  Sign-up online at: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/   Please note that any empty reserved seats will become open seating at 9:50 am. 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.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Learn about planting your spring vegetable garden

Planting the Spring Garden
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin TX  78721

Now is the best time to plant the vegetable garden!  Soil preparation, plant varieties which do in the Austin area, and the general basics needed for a thriving garden will be discussed.  Part of the session will be outdoors.

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.

East Austin Garden Fair- April 14th


6th Annual East Austin Garden Fair: A Passion for Plants
Saturday, April 14, 10am-2pm
Zaragoza Recreation Center
2608 E. Gonzales Street, Austin TX

Texas AgriLife Extension and the City of Austin are partnering to present the East Austin Garden Fair.  This year’s theme is “Grow Well-Grow Your Own”, offering lots of information on creating your own garden space.  Informational and activity booths will be offered for adults and children on various topics such as composting, rainwater harvesting, school gardens, insects and pests, nutrition and exercise to name a few.  Information will be available in both English and Spanish.  Attendees will be eligible for a free plant.  

This event is open to the public and parking and admission are free. www.tcmastergardeners.org. For information, call (512) 854-9600.