Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Growing Vegetables from Seeds

Why pay for vegetable transplants when you can easily grow them yourself? Seeds are full of life and potential; just give them the right conditions and they will do the rest!

Come join us for an informal and  informative class as we discuss supplies, timing, varieties, seeding how-to, and tips on transplanting to the vegetable garden.

Growing Vegetables from Seeds

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
7-9pm
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX  78746

This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For more details, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's h

Monday, April 12, 2010

How can I grow more of the plants I love?

Plant Propagation        
April 17, 2010
9am-11am
AgriLife Extension Office of Travis County, 1600 B Smith Rd, Austin TX  78721

Learning how to propagate from existing plants is a great way to populate your garden or pass along your favorites to friends.  This seminar covers various propagation methods including cuttings, layering, and division, and help you overcome that fear of starting plants from seeds.  The seminar will be part presentation, part participation so class size is limited to 30 participants.  Please call the Master Gardener Help Desk at (512) 854-9600 to reserve your place.  Participants must also bring scissors and an empty, clear plastic, 2 liter soda bottle with lid for the hands-on project.

This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

It's not always sunny in the garden...

Sometimes you need to find a plant for those shady spots in the garden.  If so, this free seminar is for you!
Cool Plants for the Shade Garden

Friday, April 9, 9-11am
Demonstration Garden at AgriLife Extension Office of Travis County
1600B Smith Rd., Austin TX  78721

Cool Plants for the Shade Garden is a free in-the-garden discussion.  See some of the shade-loving plants growing in the demonstration garden and learn about other perennials and annuals which require limited sun. This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For information, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.