tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91418094208533628382024-03-13T21:27:54.540-05:00Central Texas HorticultureGardening information, publications, gardening news and community events from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Travis County.Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.comBlogger311125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-82803505050577868002021-01-31T14:26:00.000-06:002021-01-31T14:26:21.579-06:00This Blog Has Moved<p> Please visit us on our new site here:</p><p><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/category/horticulture/</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></p><p>Your subscription has been transferred to the new site. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-81638337221789796062020-03-03T10:56:00.001-06:002020-03-03T10:57:07.877-06:00Industrial Hemp in Texas Seminar March 11<h2>
<a href="https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/industrial-hemp-in-texas-seminar/" target="_blank">First Things – Considerations for Industrial Hemp in Texas</a></h2>
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When: March 11 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm<br />Where: Travis County East Service Center, 6011 Blue Bluff Road, Austin<br />Cost: Free</h3>
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold educational seminars on industrial hemp production. The seminar, First Things – Considerations for Industrial Hemp in Texas, is organized by Calvin Trostle, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension agronomist, Lubbock. Dr. Trostle is conducting the seminar at multiple sites throughout Texas. Noel Troxclair, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent, Travis County is hosting the Austin area seminar.<br />
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The program is set for March 11. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. registration with program from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Travis County East Service Center, 6011 Blue Bluff Road, Austin. No cost to attend. For more information, contact Noel Troxclair, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent, Travis County, at 512-854-9600.<br />
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Dr. Trostle notes that “Texas hemp production will become legal within a few months,” with the “Texas Department of Agriculture anticipates opening the online application for licenses the week of March 16.”<br />
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AgriLife Extension does not support or oppose hemp. The educational seminar is designed to provide resources and knowledge to make informed decisions about putting industrial hemp into production.<br />
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Seminar speakers will include Calvin Trostle; Bill Thompson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, San Angelo; and local AgriLife Extension agriculture county agent Noel Troxclair.<br />
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Topics covered will include:<br />
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<li>The background of industrial hemp.</li>
<li>Possible opportunities in industrial hemp for fiber, grain and cannabinoids/CBD.</li>
<li>Major issues surrounding planting and poor planting seed quality.</li>
<li>Preliminary agronomic considerations for production.</li>
<li>A short summary of proposed Texas Department of Agriculture rules for hemp.</li>
<li>Economic considerations and risks.</li>
<li>Comments and your questions and answers about industrial hemp.</li>
<li>For those who are unable to attend, more information about industrial hemp production can be found at <a href="https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/hemp/">https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/browse/hemp/</a></li>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-14788993574699111962020-01-22T10:09:00.000-06:002020-01-22T10:09:11.192-06:00Pruning Fruit Trees and Berry Canes Workshop at Gus Garcia Community Garden<a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca629aaf58-fruit" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pruning Fruit Trees" class="alignleft wp-image-10242 size-thumbnail" height="150" src="https://agrilife.org/urbantravis/files/2020/01/PeachBlossom-150x150.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
February is the perfect month for pruning fruit trees and berry canes. Travis County Master Gardeners Reed Burnam, Joe Posern, and Sheryl Williams will be conducting a hands-on workshop on how to prune peaches, plums, pomegranates, figs, persimmons, loquats, and blackberries.<br />
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Please join us February 15, 2020 from 10am to 1pm. The workshop is held outdoors at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center Community Garden, 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753.<br />
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The Gus Garcia Community Garden features vegetable beds and fruit. It is a great example of what can be grown in your backyard or neighborhood. The trees and berries planted in the garden were selected from <a href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/files/2019/03/Fruit-Varieties-for-Travis-County.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">recommended varieties for Travis County</a>.<br />
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Here's What to Bring</h2>
You will need to bring your own tools and dress appropriately. The workshop will occur rain or shine.
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<li>Hat</li>
<li>Long sleeved shirt</li>
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<li>Rubber boots or closed toe shoes</li>
<li>Sunscreen if needed</li>
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<li>Hand pruners, loppers, and pruning saws that have been cleaned and disinfected with 70% isopropyl alcohol and are labeled with your name. Bring them all if you have them.</li>
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The Austin Parks Foundation requires each participant to sign their liability waiver form. <a class="SUGlink" href="http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/files/2020/01/LiabilityReleaseFormAustinParks.pdf" rel="nofollow">You can download the form here</a>. Please bring a signed copy with you.<br />
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<strong>Resources to Read Up On</strong></h2>
Here is a list of resources you can review prior to the class. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and provide expert gardening advice to help you achieve success. You can find other great gardening resources on <a href="https://agrilife.org/urbantravis/horticulture/our-favorite-gardening-resources-austin/">Our Favorite Gardening Resources for Austin and Travis County</a> page.<br />
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<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2015/04/peaches_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">Peaches</a> (training and pruning begins on page 8)</li>
<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2015/04/plums_and_stone_fruit_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">Plums</a></li>
<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2015/04/pomegranates_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">Pomegranates</a></li>
<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2015/04/figs_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">Figs</a></li>
<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2015/04/persimmons_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">Persimmons</a></li>
<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/citrus/loquat.htm" rel="nofollow">Loquats</a></li>
<li><a class="SUGlink" href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/files/2015/04/blackberries_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow">Blackberries</a></li>
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<strong>Please allow time to stack brush at the conclusion of the workshop.</strong><br />
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Questions? Please contact Sheryl Williams, 512-854-9600 or sheryl.williams@ag.tamu.edu<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com01201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753, USA30.352593 -97.6820486000000330.352165 -97.68267910000003 30.353021 -97.68141810000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-68247137312983338772020-01-17T11:26:00.000-06:002020-01-17T12:00:07.937-06:00Gardening Seminar on March 7: Drought to Deluge, Creating the Resilient Central Texas Garden<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>Date/Time</strong>: March 7, 2020 / 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> Austin Area Garden Center at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin 78746<br />
<b>Admissions: </b>(credit card, cash or check):
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<li>Children (Ages 2 & Under) - Free</li>
<li>Youth (Ages 3-17) Austin Resident $3.00, Non Austin Resident $4.00
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<li>Adults (Ages 18 - 61) Austin Resident $6.00,Non Austin Resident $8.00</li>
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<b>Parking:</b> Parking in the lot is very limited. Overflow parking can be found on <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/tnP4T3wD5fW5JYfW7" target="_blank">Stratford Drive</a>.<br />
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Gardening in Austin is tough. Texas meteorologist Isaac Monroe Cline reportedly said back in 1927 that “Texas is a land of perennial drought, broken by the occasional devastating flood.” The extremes of temperature and moisture coupled with the diverse geology of the region means that conventional gardening advice often doesn't apply.<br />
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Travis County Master Gardeners Sheryl Williams and Kirk Walden will discuss how to cope with weather patterns and how to work with the soil and gardening site you have. Additional topics include hydrozones, which are garden areas that have specific moisture requirements because of the plantings or natural factors, irrigation best practices and suggestions for a maintenance calendar. This seminar will include a short walking tour of Zilker Botanical Garden to discuss its geology and water.<br />
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About the speakers: Sheryl Williams grew up on a farm and holds a degree in Agricultural Education from Oregon State University. She is a Compost Specialist and has experience with food production, rainwater harvesting, permiculture, and growing native plants. Kirk Walden is a hands-on experiential gardener. When he moved to Austin his home had virtually no landscaping, mostly just limestone and cedars. His determination to beautify it led to an avocation as a serious gardener.</div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA30.2697617 -97.77217934.7477272 -139.0807733 55.7917962 -56.463585300000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-38162103415562625802019-12-03T15:09:00.001-06:002019-12-03T15:09:12.094-06:00Drip Irrigation Workshop set for January 11, 2020<br />
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Drip Irrigation Workshop<br />
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<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/fxRoMsKk5g7Gt9pUA" target="_blank">Freedom Home Baptist Church</a> garden</div>
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We all know that drip irrigation is an efficient way to conserve water and is an important tool in the Earth-Kind landscape. Come to this free Drip Irrigation workshop to learn how to install a drip irrigation system from Travis County Master Gardener irrigation experts. <br /><br />Led by Travis County Master Gardeners Joe Posern and Sheryl Williams, you will install a drip irrigation system in the Freedom Home Baptist Church vegetable garden. Along the way you will learn more about drip irrigation best practices. <br /><br />This is a hands-on workshop to gain practical experience with system design and component assembly. You will also learn tips on types of layouts, plant placement, and system maintenance. No prior irrigation experience or tools needed to attend. <br /><br />The event is rain or shine. Attendees are to bring work gloves, safety glasses, appropriate weather gear, and water. Reserve your spot now at <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca629aaf58-drip">Workshop Registration</a>. <br /><br />The garden is located behind the church. Off-street parking is available in front and along the east side of the building.<br /><br /> <img alt="Earth-Kind Landscaping" class="wp-image-10007 alignleft" height="37" src="https://agrilife.org/urbantravis/files/2019/12/EarthkindLogo-300x149.jpg" width="75" /> Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment. The objective of Earth-Kind Landscaping is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility. <a href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/publications/#water">Click here for more information</a> on water conservation and irrigation practices. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 9pt;">The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend a meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Travis County at 512-854-9600 ten working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com03405 Oak Springs Dr, Austin, TX 78721, USA30.273603 -97.6959848999999854.7515685000000012 -139.00457889999998 55.7956375 -56.387390899999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-6633331490316629162019-11-18T13:44:00.000-06:002019-11-18T13:44:11.831-06:00Keep Fall Leaves for Year-Round Benefit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first cold snap in autumn signals Central Texas deciduous trees to drop their leaves. Before you head to the big box stores to buy leaf bags, consider composting instead.<br />
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Don't let their brown-ish color fool you. Those leaves can contain 50 to 80% of the nutrients that a tree pulls out of the soil and air during the past year and often contain valuable micro-nutrients according to a <a href="https://sustainable-farming.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/JEQ-2006-Chem-Comp-of-Leaves.pdf" target="_blank">Rutgers University study</a>.<br />
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There are three ways you can utilize leaves in your landscape.<br />
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Mowing leaves is a great way to shred the leaves into smaller sizes, making it easier to just drop them right back on the lawn. Be sure to rake the bits into the grass so that they don't smother the blades completely, much the same way that you apply compost.</div>
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Fall leaves can also be utilized as mulch. Mulch will help protect your landscape from winter freezes and helps retain soil moisture. Shredding the leaves ahead of time with your lawnmower will prevent them from blowing away and speed up the natural processes that convert mulch to compost. Another great place to add leaf mulch is in between your vegetable beds where they become walkways during the (hopefully) wet days to come. </div>
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Incorporate composting into your fall maintenance strategy so that no leaf escapes your property. In general, you can use three times as many leaves as materials like lawn clippings, kitchen scraps or coffee grounds. A well-mixed pile that is turned once a week can yield usable compost in one to six months. An additional benefit to hoarding leaves is that you can use them to build layers in your compost or cover scraps as they are added to the pile.</div>
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Keeping leaves out of landfills and waterways helps the environment and your garden by recycling nutrients close to where they were taken out of the soil. </div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-85411598507209453372019-11-01T14:11:00.000-05:002019-11-01T14:16:05.312-05:00It's Arbor Day in Texas! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Collin McMichael, of <a href="https://www.treefolks.org/" target="_blank">Treefolks</a>, demonstrates the proper way to plant a tree. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">There is a reason that Texas has designated the first Friday
of November as “Texas Arbor Day”. Trees planted on National Arbor Day in April
have a tough time surviving our hot summers, which is why Texas Arbor Day
occurs during cooler, more favorable conditions. With shorter day lengths,
cooler temperatures and maybe even a little rainfall, autumn has everything
that a tree needs to keep transplant stress to a minimum. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Most of the trees that we plant here in central Texas are
deciduous so they will soon be dropping all their leaves and going dormant to
avoid the damaging cold of winter. During the winter with no growth happening
above ground, trees are free to focus their resources below ground on their
roots. If planted in the fall, trees have almost half a year to establish their
root systems before the temperatures get overbearingly hot and they start to
need more water to survive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">In order to take up water, plants must release water into
the environment through a process called transpiration. During the heat of
summer, the air is so hot and dry that it practically sucks the water right out
of the leaves, which is why during extremely hot weather like we had in August
and September of this year, many trees dropped their leaves and went dormant.
Dormancy is simply a plant’s way of avoiding stress. It takes a lot of water to
support a canopy full of leaves, and if there isn’t enough water, which is a pretty
stressful situation, a good strategy is to drop those leaves and go to sleep
until the stress passes. We’ve received a lot of calls these past few weeks
about trees losing their leaves early and struggling through the summer.
However, I bet now that the temperatures have begun to drop and the sun becomes
less intense, those trees may take advantage of that short autumn window to get
just a little bit of growth before winter and its true dormant season arrives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">The lower temperature and higher relative humidity of fall
help to keep trees better hydrated, so planting during autumn gives trees more
time to acclimate to their new environment in your yard and get established.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">If you’re still deciding what type of tree to plant, here
are two resources you can utilize. The first is the </span><a href="http://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu/index.html"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "calibri";">tree selector tool</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> on
the Texas A&M Forest Service site. The second is the Earth-Kind® plant
sector database. Some of my favorite trees like Catclaw Acacia, Cedar Elm, and
Lacey Oak are in the </span><a href="https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/solutions/best-plants-trees-grow-texas-landscapes/#regionF"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: "calibri";">Region-F-
Hill Country & Central Coast</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">And check out our throw-back Texas Arbor Day <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzy1wIw-fwQ" target="_blank">video </a>on Central Texas Gardener, too! </span></span></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-22129869040302884992019-10-10T15:07:00.000-05:002019-10-10T15:12:06.044-05:00Help the Monarch Migration - Cut Back Tropical Milkweed October through February in Central Texas<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Monarchs are a beloved insect and the news of their declining numbers have caused alarm. Many homeowners have planted milkweed in an effort to supply larval food for the caterpillars. These good intentions mean that retail nurseries have rushed plant supplies to meet demand.<br />
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Unfortunately, the easiest milkweed to propagate for the retail nursery trade is the tropical variety, <i>Asclepias curassavica</i>. While it does serve as a host for the caterpillar, planted outside of its native Mexican range it can disrupt the Monarch migration. According to <a href="https://monarchjointventure.org/images/uploads/documents/Oe_fact_sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Monarch Joint Venture</a>, in parts of the U.S. that do not have winter freezes, the year-round presence of tropical milkweed allows monarchs to breed throughout the winter. This is a problem because winter larvae are more likely than migratory Monarchs to become infected with the debilitating parasite <i>Ophryocystis elektroscirrha</i> (OE). The infection spreads by spores from infected adults to the eggs and milkweed plant. In parts of the south, like Central Texas, it is possible for some newly hatched butterflies to reach the overwintering sites and spread the disease to the migratory population.<br />
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Therefore, Monarch Joint Venture recommends that tropical milkweed (<i>Asclepias curassavica</i>) be cut back in the winter and fall months in the southern U.S. and California, and homeowners should consider gradually replacing them with native milkweeds as they become available. The native milkweeds usually die back on their own and don’t pose a threat to the migration. If the native varieties are not available, it’s okay to plant Tropical Milkweed, just know that it takes more careful maintenance and should be cut back <a href="https://monarchjointventure.org/news-events/news/qa-about-research-related-to-tropical-milkweed-and-monarch-parasites" target="_blank">October through February</a>.<br />
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If you have tropical milkweed in your garden, cut it back October 1 to about 6 inches in height. Keep cutting it back through February as leaves re-sprout. It will die completely back if exposed to freezing temperatures and will likely sprout again in the spring. </blockquote>
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If possible, plant native milkweed. For the Austin area, the <a href="https://www.wildflower.org/expert/show.php?id=9093" target="_blank">Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center</a> recommends the following:</blockquote>
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<li><i><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASAM" target="_blank">Asclepias amplexicaulis</a></i> (clasping milkweed) </li>
<li><i><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASAR" target="_blank">Asclepias arenaria</a></i> (sand milkweed)</li>
<li><i><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASAS" target="_blank">Asclepias asperula</a></i> (antelope horns)</li>
<li><i><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASTU" target="_blank">Asclepias tuberosa</a></i> (butterflyweed)</li>
<li><i><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASVI" target="_blank">Asclepias viridiflora</a></i> (green milkweed)</li>
<li><i><a href="https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ASVI2" target="_blank">Asclepias viridis</a></i> (green antelopehorn)</li>
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It’s also important to have a nectar source for the traveling butterflies. Some examples of native bloomers are Gregg’s mistflower (<i>Conoclinium greggii</i>), Shrubby boneset (<i>Ageratina havanensis</i>), and Fall aster (<i>Symphyotrichum oblongifolium</i>)</blockquote>
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You can check on the Monarch migration to Mexico on the <a href="https://journeynorth.org/sightings/querylist.html?map=monarch-peak-migration&year=2019&season=fall" target="_blank">Journey North database</a>.
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-72807534305660586872019-09-04T16:42:00.002-05:002019-09-09T13:05:09.434-05:00Join Us for Earth-Kind Gardening Field Day September 28th<br />
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Service and Travis County Master Gardeners invite you to visit the <b><span style="color: #0054a5;">Earth</span><span style="color: #298f3b;">-Kind</span></b>
Demonstration Garden on September 28th, 9 am to 2 pm at the Travis County AgriLife Extension Service, 1600 Smith Road, Austin TX 78721.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Free and open to the public</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">, this fun, hands-on field day involves community members in creative,
low-cost ways to grow vegetables, herbs, and fruit to improve the family diet,
as well as information about Earth-Kind landscaping. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The field day features an assortment
of DIY and demonstration activities</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">,
including tool sharpening, composting, grow boxes, and garden art, and
information about drip irrigation methods, water conservation, rainwater
harvesting, vegetable gardening, Texas Superstar plants and Integrated Pest
Management. There are several activities for kids, including an insect identification
scavenger hunt. Travis County Master Gardeners are on hand to answer questions
and identify plants in the garden. A limited supply of Earth-Kind plants and
fall vegetable starts will be available for purchase. Field Day participants also get the chance to sign up for a free rain barrel giveaway.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9 am</b>. Compost Bin Construction. Participants will assemble
a 3-bin wood and wire composting system on site. <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca629aaf58-compost" target="_blank">Click here to sign up</a>.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>11 am</b>. Build a Grow Box. This will be a
demonstration on how to construct a grow box, and a hands-on workshop for those
wanting to make a smaller grow bucket. Grow Boxes are self-watering, low
maintenance gardening containers for small spaces. They are reusable, last for
5 years or more, and are great for vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers. <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca629aaf58-earthkind" target="_blank">Click here to sign up</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1 pm</b>. Plant a tree with TreeFolks. <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca629aaf58-earthkind1" target="_blank">Click here to sign up</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9 am – 1 pm</b> – Bring a gardening hand tool & learn how to clean and sharpen it (no RSVP required)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9 am – 1 pm</b> – Construct a bee house (no RSVP required)</span></li>
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AgriLife Extension Agents:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> Daphne
Richards County Extension Agent – Horticulture (and Augie too); Noel Troxclair
County Extension Agent – Agriculture and Natural Resources; bring your bug
questions to Wizzie Brown Extension Program Specialist- IPM.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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website </span></b><a href="http://bit.ly/earthkindatx" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/earthkindatx</a><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> or call 512-854-9600. </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com01600 Smith Rd, Austin, TX 78721, USA30.2582534 -97.67863569999997330.2573964 -97.679896199999973 30.2591104 -97.677375199999972tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-3190171839598663332019-08-12T12:03:00.002-05:002019-08-12T12:03:55.629-05:00Selection, Planting and Care of Your Trees<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Get ready for tree planting season! There are many types of trees, such as ornamental or fruit trees, understory or large shade trees, deciduous or evergreen trees, that are native to Central Texas and will thrive here. Matching a tree’s characteristics and growing requirements with your personal preferences is the first step to successfully adding or replacing trees that will increase the value of your property and bring you enjoyment for many years.<br />
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Please join Master Gardener Jerry Naiser, as he takes you through the steps of selecting, planting and caring for your trees. Planting the tree in the right season, ideally between October and April here in Central Texas, allows the tree’s roots to grow and get established before the heat of the summer is upon us.<br />
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Jerry will highlight proper steps in planting that help reduce transplant shock and root damage to the tree. Providing care immediately upon planting and regular preventive maintenance ensures the tree’s successful development and growth. Regular inspections, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing will catch problems early and provide the environment for a tree’s long and healthy<br />
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Details:</h3>
<b>September 14, 2019, from 10 AM to 12 PM</b><br />
<b>Austin Area Garden Center at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/TzxTCcPaazYkHZLa8">Zilker Botanical Garden</a></b><br />
<b>2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746</b><br />
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No registration is required. Attendance to the seminars open to the public with paid park entrance. Park entrance fees are $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over), and $3 for non-Austin residents. Cash or check accepted.<br />
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The lot at the visitor center is often full on Saturdays. Additional parking to the garden is available on <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5e1giAKU22Nb8wUG8">Stratford Drive</a>.<br />
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA30.2687172 -97.7714680000000274.7466827000000009 -139.08006200000003 55.7907517 -56.462874000000028tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-15691422495606011022019-08-01T09:11:00.000-05:002019-08-01T09:11:01.817-05:00Generation Next - Is it YOUR Turn to Ranch?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever dreamed of being a Texas rancher? <i><b>Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch</b></i> is a 12-week online course to be offered Aug.18-Nov. 9 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.<br /><br />
The agri-business start-up program is aimed at helping new landowners or those who want to start an agricultural operation on an existing ranch. It's all online and taught by professionals in each field and topic. A new topic is covered each week that takes about an hour and a half to complete.<br />
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Topics included are:<br />
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<li>How to start up an agricultural business</li>
<li>Understanding business taxes</li>
<li>Insurance, finance, and market fluctuations</li>
<li>Grazing and wildlife management leases</li>
<li>All the latest land management tools and techniques</li>
<li>Alternative operations to add to the business</li>
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Course Includes: 12 online classes of Expert Instruction, Generation Next t-shirt, and a Generation Next School Completion Certificate.<br /><br />To secure your spot, please register at: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__agriliferegister.tamu.edu_productListingDetails_2785&d=DwMFaQ&c=r_tSStIHV2ie60z4DgB-pQ&r=CGG1sokwP0eIwdVfCTdflAd5stIfBRgUkk_fptnf9J8&m=lTb9bmik6VG4lsvNfIqvONXY6UCqQfgSVi6Sv0g3_kk&s=RO2V2yQKfZ-b3lXXo9CUBB24Y5tucpDJEb_BhJHc-cU&e=">https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2785</a> or call 979-845-2604.<br /><br />The cost is $120 for the entire course.<div>
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More information and a printable flyer can be found here: <a href="https://generationnext.tamu.edu/">https://generationnext.tamu.edu/</a></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-84672835593047282532019-07-15T14:58:00.000-05:002019-07-15T14:58:15.740-05:00When should you water your yard? Check out the WaterMyYard resources.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The sporadic rainfall these past two months have kept things relatively green in the Austin area. The warm days and nights of summer have arrived, though, which means yards can dry out quickly.<br />
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It's tempting to adopt a "set it and forget it" approach to watering schedules based on the one-inch per week common advice. The truth is that water requirements can vary based on your location, soil type, wind exposure, sunlight, temperature, and plant composition. A better way to approach your watering schedule is to pay attention to the evapotranspiration rate for your location.<br />
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Evapotranspiration. or ET, is the water loss occurring from the processes of evaporation and transpiration. Evaporation occurs when water changes to vapor from soil or plant surfaces. Transpiration refers to the water lost through the leaves of plants. Understanding ET can help you water your plants more efficiently and take the guesswork out of sprinkler operation frequency and duration.<div>
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There are smart irrigation controllers and moisture meters that tie in with weather stations that can calibrate your sprinkler system. If you don't have one of those, you can still get the information from some great Texas A&M AgriLife Extension sites that provide calculators that tell you when to water.</div>
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The WaterMyYard website (<a href="https://watermyyard.org/">https://watermyyard.org</a>) lets you set up an individual profiles to receive watering recommendations for your type of irrigation system and local conditions. You can even receive their weekly watering recommendations by email and/or text messages. The program is in partnership with area sponsors or municipalities. Austin Water Utility does not participate, but you can still use the website by typing in the area that is closest to you. The primary areas served by this program are as follows:<br /><ul>
<li>Briarcliff </li>
<li>Cedar Park </li>
<li>Cottonwood Shores </li>
<li>Crystal Mountain </li>
<li>Dripping Springs </li>
<li>Hidden Valley </li>
<li>Horseshoe Bay </li>
<li>Lago Vista </li>
<li>Lakeway </li>
<li>Leander </li>
<li>Marble Falls </li>
<li>Meadowlakes </li>
<li>Point Venture </li>
<li>Pflugerville </li>
<li>Sandy Harbor </li>
<li>Sunrise Beach Westlake Area</li>
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQmpOmxZpMk/XSzJD9up-wI/AAAAAAAAAAs/UVDZ3nZVTI8zcMm3MpUliYNLZopPnYZ7gCLcBGAs/s1600/TexasETNetwork.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="1168" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gQmpOmxZpMk/XSzJD9up-wI/AAAAAAAAAAs/UVDZ3nZVTI8zcMm3MpUliYNLZopPnYZ7gCLcBGAs/s320/TexasETNetwork.PNG" width="320" /></a>The WaterMyYard program is powered by the TexasETNetwork (<a href="http://texaset.tamu.edu/">http://TexasET.tamu.edu </a>), which has calculators to help you determine your watering schedule. There are nine LCRA weather stations (including the <a href="https://texaset.tamu.edu/DataSummary/Daily/73">Austin Redbud</a> location) with data and calculators to help you determine the amount and frequency of irrigation.</div>
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Use either of these resources to help set the right schedule for your individual yard. Since they are tied in with current weather data, you can be confident that you are not wasting water or letting things get too dry. </div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-91960843555596650422019-06-27T13:18:00.000-05:002019-06-27T13:21:01.048-05:00Growing Herbs in Texas Seminar August 10th with Lucinda Rudin<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Join us <b>August 10th, 10 am to 12 pm at the Austin Area Garden Center in Zilker Botanical Garden</b> to learn the basics of growing herbs in the Austin area. Explore a fascinating group of plants that have been part of mankind’s history for thousands of years.<br />
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Master Gardener and past President of the Austin Herb Society, Lucinda Rudin, will cover a comprehensive set of topics, including soil preparation, watering, growing seasons, when to plant, when to harvest and how to preserve and store your herbs. Additionally, she will provide ideas for growing herbs in a variety of situations, from apartment balconies to raised beds, and even to incorporating them into your landscape.<br />
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There will be an opportunity to visit the beautiful Herb Garden at Zilker Botanical Garden at the end of the presentation.<br />
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No registration is required. Attendance to the seminars is open to the public with a park entrance fee of $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over), and $3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.<br />
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The Austin Area Garden Center in Zilker Botanical Garden is located at 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin 78746. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Sheryl Williams Horticulture Assistanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02557581670587281861noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-72290984150600240922019-06-17T14:04:00.000-05:002019-06-27T13:19:56.557-05:00The Nature and Spirit of Japanese Gardens Seminar July 13th with Dr. Molly Ogorzaly<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Join us <b>July 13th, 10 am to 12 pm at the Austin Area Garden Center in Zilker Botanical Garden</b> and take a trip to gardens around the world without even leaving Austin. Dr. Molly Ogorzaly contrasts Western and Eastern gardening traditions and explains how religious beliefs influenced the conception and construction of Japanese gardens. <br /><br />Dr. Ogorzaly, who holds degrees in agriculture, botany and science education, will share design principles and identify adapted plants that can be used in Central Texas. These designs and plants are featured in Austin’s Taniguchi Japanese Garden, which opened in 1969 and was built by Isamu Taniguch.<br />
<br />This great gift to the city is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Over these many years, visitors have enjoyed a tranquil, meditative spot in the middle of Zilker Botanical Garden.<br /><br />No registration is required. Attendance to the seminars is open to the public with park entrance fee. The fees are $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over), and $3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted. <br /><br /> The Austin Area Garden Center in Zilker Botanical Garden is located at 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin 78746. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com0Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA30.2687172 -97.7714680000000274.7466827000000009 -139.08006200000003 55.7907517 -56.462874000000028tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-55673644464729878492019-02-28T12:39:00.001-06:002019-03-05T10:49:15.611-06:00Spring is here! East Austin Garden Fair set to bloom<br />
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an old-hand at gardening, the “East Austin Garden Fair: A Passion for Plants” is
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Travis County Master Gardeners and
Austin Parks and Recreation will be available to answer your questions and
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is <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">open to the public. The theme for
this year’s fair is “Learn. Teach. Grow” and will take place from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. April 13 at the </span>Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center, 2608 Gonzales St.
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50 booths exhibiting on a variety of topics, the fair will appeal not only to
the traditional homeowner but also to those who favor more urban lifestyles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A special section just- for-kids brings lots
of family-fun activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be
a plant giveaway, lots of free gardening materials, and complimentary soil
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“This fun, hands-on fair
involves community members in <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">creative,
low-cost ways to grow</span> foods to improve their family diet, as well
as providing people an opportunity to learn about EarthKind landscaping,” said
Daphne Richards, AgriLife Extension agent for horticulture, Travis County.
Richards said EarthKind landscaping combines the best of traditional and
organic techniques while emphasizing reduced use of chemicals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will provide information on a variety of horticulture topics, while community
partner organizations will provide information on related services, programs
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fair’s demonstration activities</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> will include straw bale
gardening, tools and techniques, and composting, as well as learning about best
irrigation methods and how to garden using containers,” Richards said. “Attendees
can also learn how to care for their fruit trees, house plants and vegetable
gardens, plus learn about subjects like backyard chickens and beekeeping.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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free soil screening for gardeners</span> will be offered through Austin
Resource Recovery. To have soil tested for metals, pH and nutrients,
attendees need to bring a 2-cup soil sample in a quart-size zip-lock bag. Instructions
for soil sampling can be found at</span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk1081121;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk1081121;"></span><a href="http://austintexas.gov/soilkitchen" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk1081121;"><span style="color: purple; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">http://austintexas.gov/soilkitchen</span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk1081121;"><span style="color: #1f497d; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk1081121;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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herb or ornamental plants will be given to attendees while supplies last.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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partners and new participants</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> in the fair include the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://sustainablefoodcenter.org/">Sustainable
Food Center</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/">Central Texas Food Bank</a></span>,
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.heb.com/heb-store/US/tx/austin/7th-street-h-e-b-465">H-E-B</a></span>,
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.greencornproject.org/">Green Corn
Project</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://www.homedepot.com/c/homepageregional1?cm_mmc=SEM%7CG%7CBase%7CNA%7CNA%7CNA%7CBT1%7c71700000002449093%7c58700000047538642%7c43700003817116354&ds_rl=5041&gclid=CjwKCAiA767jBRBqEiwAGdAOr7CSLh3_UsZIkpozeZuQnD7QiL2u0FaXjlzpA9Q4sTbkS0BNqd2tBhoC9gEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&s_tnt=114337:0:0&orig_ref=https://www.google.com/">Home
Depot Kid’s Workshop</a></span>, City of Austin representatives from the <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/fire">Fire
Department</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-resource-recovery">Resource
Recovery</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/urban-forestry">Urban Forestry</a></span>,
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/watershed-protection">Watershed
Protection</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/water">Water Utilities,</a></span> <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation">Parks and
Recreation</a></span>, <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://austintexas.gov/soilkitchen">Soil Kitchen</a></span>, in addition
to <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/">Travis County
AgriLife Extension Service</a></span>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For more information, call 512-854-9600</span> or
go to <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/local-extension-resources/east-austin-garden-fair/">AgriLife
Extension’s Central Texas Horticulture</a></span> site at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="http://bit.ly/eastaustingardenfair">http://bit.ly/eastaustingardenfair</a></span>.
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-77581281097662669312019-02-28T12:34:00.003-06:002019-02-28T13:01:55.691-06:00Free Seminar - The Challenges of Tomatoes Blight - Blossom End Rot - Bugs<div class="MsoNormal">
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10 AM to 12 PM at the Austin Area Garden Center, Zilker Botanical Garden.</div>
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Master Gardener Vegetable Specialist Patty Leander will kick-off this year’s seminar series on March 30, 2019, with a presentation on tomatoes. She will share her knowledge of how to overcome some common challenges that adversely affect tomatoes, such as common bugs and diseases. In addition, Patty will share harvesting tips and some of her favorite recipes for enjoying your tomato bounty. Austin newcomers and long-time residents will benefit from the seminar, whether you have a large backyard garden, participate in a community garden, or have a few potted tomatoes on your balcony.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Part of the Travis County Master Gardener seminar series. Presentations this year will feature a breadth of gardening topics, such as growing tomatoes, dealing with drought conditions, and Japanese garden design, that will be of interest to both new and experienced gardeners. </div>
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The Austin Area Garden Center in Zilker Botanical Garden is located at 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin 78746. A park entrance fee is required. The fees are $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over), and $3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-21408029063614131192018-09-18T11:19:00.001-05:002018-09-18T11:19:48.727-05:00Demonstration Garden Open House and Plant Sale<div style="border: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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Daphne Richards, Travis County Extension Horticulturist, will be on hand to answer your gardening questions and Travis County Master Gardener Specialists will host informal discussions on a variety of topics, such as, rainwater harvesting, composting, herbs, vegetables, native and adapted plants and roses.</div>
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Additionally, the Travis County Master Gardener Association will be holding a Plant Sale featuring pollinator-friendly perennials, such as <i>Duranta</i>, mistflower and Mexican mint marigold. All the plants have been propagated by Travis County Master Gardeners.</div>
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The Demonstration Garden is full of plants that fill many different needs, including drought tolerance, brilliant color, plants for full sun or shade and plants of varying heights. There are ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, perennial and annual flowers, roses, vines, herbs, ground covers and vegetables, all watered by a drip irrigation system and harvested rainwater. The best organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles are combined to create an effective and environmentally responsible garden which encourages water conservation, reduced fertilizer and pesticide use, energy conservation and reduction of waste in landfills.</div>
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The Demonstration Garden is located in front of the Travis County AgriLife Extension Service offices at 1600B Smith Road, Austin, 78721. The garden was designed and is maintained by the volunteer efforts of the Travis County Master Gardeners. It serves as a test area for plants, including a newly planted rose garden, and as a demonstration tool for the citizens of Travis County.</div>
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For more information contact Daphne Richards at <a href="mailto:drichards@ag.tamu.edu">drichards@ag.tamu.edu</a> or 512.854.9600.</div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-33543514734288609282018-09-08T10:56:00.002-05:002018-09-08T10:56:45.521-05:00The Care of Trees and Adding Roses to Your Garden - Free Seminar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Travis County Master Gardeners Association is sponsoring a free gardening seminar on October 6, 2018, on “The Care of Trees,” and “Adding Roses to your Garden.” The seminars will be held in the North Village Branch Library at 2505 Steck Ave., Austin, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />
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Trees improve our environment, provide shelter from the hot Texas sun and add beauty to our<br />
landscapes, so keeping them healthy is extremely important. Travis County Master Gardener<br />
Wendy Buck will share tree maintenance procedures, such as mulching, proper pruning, limiting fertilization and supplemental irrigation techniques that will increase your trees’ chance of withstanding our extreme weather swings.<br />
<br />Growing roses in Central Texas is easier than you thought! Today there are many hybrid<br />
varieties that need little maintenance and have abundant blooms. Travis County Master<br />
Gardener Cher Coleman, who has 30 years’ experience working with roses, will teach methods<br />
for proper selection of rose varieties, site prep and maintenance like pruning, pest control and<br />
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For more information or questions, call the Travis County Agrilife Extension Office at <br />512-854-9600. <br />
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The seminar is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-1071345793158252292018-07-25T09:33:00.001-05:002018-07-25T09:33:24.434-05:00Free* Seminar: Creating Sustainable Designs with Permaculture
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Permaculture looks to the flows of nature, such as
the sun, wind, and water, as the foundation of design to create regenerative
systems that are both productive and beautiful. Its design principles integrate
sustainable and self-sufficient gardening practices to create an ecosystem that
minimizes its impact on the environment. Please join us, along with our presenter, Taelor Monroe,
Executive Director, Austin Permaculture Guild, as she shares gardening strategies
and practical tips, such as companion planting, that can be incorporated in
your own garden designs, whether you are updating your landscape or starting
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">*The seminar is free with regular park admission, paid upon entry to Zilker Botanical Garden. Admission fees
are $2 per adult, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over), and
$3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.</span></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-79816747187243634142018-06-21T12:22:00.001-05:002018-06-21T12:22:54.359-05:00Free Seminar: The 6 D's of Container Gardening<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Travis County Master Gardeners are sponsoring a free
gardening seminar on July 14 on “The Six D’s of Successful Container
Gardening.” Whether you want colorful winter flowers or tasty summer
vegetables, you can grow them in containers. Travis County Master Gardener,
Kirk Walden, will highlight the major considerations and decisions that lead to
gardening success – from design and soil to irrigation and sunlight.
Participants will come away with a list of recommended plants and resources
suitable for Central Texas. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The seminar will be held from 10 am to 12 pm in the Austin Area
Garden Center at the<b> Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Spring Road, Austin,
TX 78746. A park entrance fee is required.</b> Fees are $2 per adult, $1 per
child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over), and $3 for non-Austin
Residents. Cash or check accepted.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">For more information on location see </span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.zilkergarden.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Zilker Botanical Garden</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><b> Time: 10 AM to 12 PM</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><b> Cost: Free Seminar! $2.00 to $3.00 park entry fee</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";"><span style="color: black;"><b> Location: Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd</b></span></span></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-39991635331070505002018-04-11T16:30:00.000-05:002018-04-11T16:30:00.529-05:00It's Time for the East Austin Garden Fair!
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<b><span style="color: #993300; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">A Passion for Plants: An East Austin Garden Fair</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="color: #993300;">April 14, 2018 9:00 am – 2:00 pm</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #993300; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: large;">Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center</span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">
<span style="color: #993300;">2608 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX 78702</span></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ask
the experts and get garden ideas.<br />
Kid-friendly activities!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Free </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Admission</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Free </span><span style="color: black;">Plants</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: blue;">Free </span><span style="color: black;">Garden books,
magazines, seed catalogs and plastic garden buckets</span><span style="color: blue;"><br />
Free </span><span style="color: black;">Soil Screening for food gardeners –
Bring a 2-cup soil sample in a quart zip lock bag.<br />
</span><span style="color: #993300;"> Easy
instructions for soil sampling at</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: #3366ff;"><a href="http://austintexas.gov/soilkitchen"><span style="color: #3366ff;">http://austintexas.gov/soilkitchen</span></a></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Service, Travis County Master Gardeners, and Austin Parks & Recreation
present the <b>12th annual</b> East Austin Garden Fair.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Free and open to the
public</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, this fun, hands-on fair involves
community members in creative, low-cost ways to grow vegetables, herbs and
fruit to improve the family diet as well as information about Earth-Kind
landscaping. Travis County Master Gardeners offer University-based information
to fairgoers on a diverse variety of horticulture topics, while Community
Partner Organizations provide information on closely-related services, programs
and projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The fair features an assortment of
DIY and demonstration activities, including building a rain barrel, raised bed
or compost bin, and information about waterwise irrigation methods and
gardening in containers and straw bales. Learn how to care for house
plants as well as your garden tools! Booths on backyard chickens and
beekeeping are a big hit with all ages and there will be plenty of activities
for kids.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Long-standing community
partners and new participants</span></b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">include the Sustainable Food
Center, Green Corn Project, Home Depot Kid’s Workshop, Austin Public
Library, Austin Resource Recovery, City of Austin-Urban Forestry, Austin
Herb Society, 4-H CAPITAL AmeriCorps, Travis County 4-H, Travis Co
Master Wellness Volunteers, Travis County Expanded Food and Nutrition
Education Program and Travis County Cooperative Extension Program-Prairie
View A&M University.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For more information,
please call</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> <span class="baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1" style="white-space: nowrap;">512-854-9600<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9141809420853362838#" style="border-image: none; border: currentColor; bottom: 0px; display: inline; float: none; height: 16px; left: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: static !important; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 16px;" title="Call: 512-854-9600"><img src="data:image/png;base64,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" style="border-image: none; border: currentColor; bottom: 0px; display: inline; float: none; height: 16px; left: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: static !important; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 16px;" title="Call: 512-854-9600" /></a></span></span></b></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-28307984353479963972017-10-05T12:51:00.002-05:002017-10-07T08:30:45.515-05:00Tree Care Seminar -- Free!<br />
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present an informative seminar on basic tree care, tree selection, and common
tree diseases. </span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;">Geared toward the homeowner, you'll come away with knowledge in:
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;">Planting new trees in the urban
environment</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;">Tips on how to care for your tree during it's first 3
years. </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cd232c; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;">Also learn to identify common tree problems and diseases and hear the latest news on Oak Wilt in our area. </span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cd232c; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cd232c; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black;">Presentations from Wendy Buck, Jackie Johnson, and Jerry Naiser, all Extension-trained Master Gardener tree-care specialists, will last about 40 minutes each, including time for questions.</span></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><i><span style="color: #cd232c; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">The seminar is free and
open to the public. </span></span></i></span></span></div>
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http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-36041142451579431572017-10-03T09:03:00.001-05:002017-10-03T09:04:30.871-05:00Corrected Date! Brooke Sustainable Gardening Symposium<strong><span style="color: blue;">Saturday - October 21, 2017</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">8:30 am - 4:30 pm</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Brooke Elementary School</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>3100 E 4th St </b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Austin, TX 78702</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b><br /></b></span> Brooke Elementary and Travis County Master Gardeners have collaborated to create a day long gardening symposium. This event is open to the public. Please see below for registration information. Please join us for the Brooke Elementary Sustainable Gardening Symposium. Registration is open to parents, teachers, and interested community members that want to learn more about gardening. Registration is $25 for the day (lunch included). <strong>Speaker topics include:</strong> <br />
<ul>
<li>Grow Your Own Veggies</li>
<li>Backyard Chickens</li>
<li>Preserve the Harvest/Vegetable Fermenting</li>
<li>Backyard Bees</li>
<li>Companion Planting</li>
</ul>
<strong>Information Booths (available in the gym) include:</strong> <br />
<ul>
<li>Composing/Vermiculture</li>
<li> Rainwater Harvesting</li>
<li>Beneficial Insects</li>
<li> Butterfly Gardening</li>
<li>Tree Care</li>
<li>Ground to Ground</li>
<li>Junior Master Gardener Program</li>
</ul>
Cost $25 per person (includes lunch)-Sessions will be held in the cafeteria/Information Booths will be in the Gymnasium CPE Credits will be offered to teachers from AISD Science Department/CE Credits will be offered to MGs that attend<br />
<br />
<strong>Schedule:</strong> <br />
<ul>
<li>8:30-9:00 Registration</li>
<li>9:00-9:15 Introduction to Brooke Green Program</li>
<li>9:20-10:15 Grow Your Own Veggies</li>
<li>10:20-11:15 Backyard Chickens</li>
<li>11:20-12:20 Lunch (School Garden Panel Discussion w/ AISD Outdoor Learning Specialist) -Attendees can take a tour of the campus gardens -Attendees can visit information booths in the gymnasium</li>
<li>12:25-1:20 Preserving the Harvest/Vegetable Fermenting</li>
<li>1:25-2:20 Backyard Bees</li>
<li>2:25-3:20 Companion Planting</li>
<li>3:25-4:00 Final Remarks and Survey</li>
</ul>
<strong>Information Booths available in the gymnasium between 10:30-2:30pm</strong><br />
<strong>Current Booths:</strong><br />
Composting/Vermiculture<br />
Rainwater Harvesting<br />
Beneficial Insects vs Harmful Insects (IPM)<br />
Butterfly Gardening<br />
Tree Care<br />
Junior Master Gardener Program<br />
Ground to Ground Program<br />
<br />
Register online at <a href="https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2393" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2393</a> Register by phone: 979-845-2604 <div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-90960798758767171642017-10-02T10:52:00.001-05:002017-10-03T09:04:48.150-05:00Brooke Elementary Sustainable Gardening Symposium<strong><span style="color: blue;">Saturday - October 21, 2017</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">8:30 am - 4:30 pm</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Brooke Elementary School</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>3100 E 4th St </b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Austin, TX 78702</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b><br /></b></span>
Brooke Elementary and Travis County Master Gardeners have collaborated to create a day long gardening symposium. This event is open to the public. Please see below for registration information.
Please join us for the Brooke Elementary Sustainable Gardening Symposium. Registration is open to parents, teachers, and interested community members that want to learn more about gardening. Registration is $25 for the day (lunch included).
<strong>Speaker topics include:</strong>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Grow Your Own Veggies</li>
<li>Backyard Chickens</li>
<li>Preserve the Harvest/Vegetable Fermenting</li>
<li>Backyard Bees</li>
<li>Companion Planting</li>
</ul>
<strong>Information Booths (available in the gym) include:</strong>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Composing/Vermiculture</li>
<li> Rainwater Harvesting</li>
<li>Beneficial Insects</li>
<li> Butterfly Gardening</li>
<li>Tree Care</li>
<li>Ground to Ground</li>
<li>Junior Master Gardener Program</li>
</ul>
Cost $25 per person (includes lunch)-Sessions will be held in the cafeteria/Information Booths will be in the Gymnasium
CPE Credits will be offered to teachers from AISD Science Department/CE Credits will be offered to MGs that attend<br />
<br />
<strong>Schedule:</strong>
<br />
<ul>
<li>8:30-9:00 Registration</li>
<li>9:00-9:15 Introduction to Brooke Green Program</li>
<li>9:20-10:15 Grow Your Own Veggies</li>
<li>10:20-11:15 Backyard Chickens</li>
<li>11:20-12:20 Lunch (School Garden Panel Discussion w/ AISD Outdoor Learning Specialist)
-Attendees can take a tour of the campus gardens
-Attendees can visit information booths in the gymnasium</li>
<li>12:25-1:20 Preserving the Harvest/Vegetable Fermenting</li>
<li>1:25-2:20 Backyard Bees</li>
<li>2:25-3:20 Companion Planting</li>
<li>3:25-4:00 Final Remarks and Survey</li>
</ul>
<strong>Information Booths available in the gymnasium between 10:30-2:30pm</strong><br />
<strong>Current Booths:</strong><br />
Composting/Vermiculture<br />
Rainwater Harvesting<br />
Beneficial Insects vs Harmful Insects (IPM)<br />
Butterfly Gardening<br />
Tree Care<br />
Junior Master Gardener Program<br />
Ground to Ground Program<br />
<br />
Register online at <a href="https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2393" rel="noopener" target="_blank">https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2393</a>
Register by phone: 979-845-2604
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9141809420853362838.post-72724860382497540142017-09-14T11:52:00.001-05:002017-09-14T11:52:35.888-05:00Water-Wise Symposium for Home Gardeners<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bv-gvjBcgpw/Wbqy735TQuI/AAAAAAAABPM/4JiDN0CvEZ0T2G_M6_DNo1XsdwsDEXN-ACLcBGAs/s1600/Lady-Bug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="931" data-original-width="720" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bv-gvjBcgpw/Wbqy735TQuI/AAAAAAAABPM/4JiDN0CvEZ0T2G_M6_DNo1XsdwsDEXN-ACLcBGAs/s200/Lady-Bug.jpg" width="154" /></a><strong><span style="color: blue;">Saturday - September 30, 2017</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">10 am - 4:45 pm</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Cepeda Branch, Austin Public Library</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>651 N Pleasant Valley Rd</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><b>Austin, TX 78702</b></span><br />
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<strong>Water-Wise Symposium for Home Gardeners:</strong><br />
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All-Day Program Features Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Travis County Master Gardener Association and the City of Austin</div>
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Participants will learn how to save precious water and money by capturing, channeling and controlling water in the lawn and garden. They will get practical advice from a distinguished panel of Austin experts. Topics covered in the day-long program include rainwater collection, rainscapes, efficient home and garden design, grey water use and City of Austin rebates.</div>
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Marian Stasney, program coordinator, said: “Water conservation and control are increasingly crucial for Central Texas. This symposium is a unique opportunity for home gardeners to get comprehensive information all in one place, all in one day.” Attendance at the symposium is free. But, advance registration is required because seating is strictly limited.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The agenda for the full-day symposium is as follows;</strong></div>
<ul style="border: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; margin: 0px 0px 20px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">10:00 – 10:50 Rainwater Collection, Ed Parken, Travis County Master Gardener</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">11:00 – 12:00 Rainscapes, Tom Franke, COA Watershed Protection Department</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1:00 – 1:50 Water Efficiency, Jerry Naiser, Travis County Master Gardener</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2:00 – 2:50 Holistic Home Design for Water Collection and Conservation, Billy Kniffen, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, ARCSA instructor</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3:00 – 3:50 Grey Water Use and Design, Robert Stefani, Austin Water</li>
<li style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4:00 – 4:15 Rebates from City of Austin, Chris Charles, COA</li>
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Attendance at the symposium is limited to 45 people. Based on similar programs, the symposium is likely to sell out well in advance. Interested residents should register as soon as practical.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Visit the Central Texas Horticulture website:
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/</div>Daphne Richardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05196235304064572952noreply@blogger.com0