Monday, April 16, 2012

New Event Announcement: Garden Photography Lecture


Garden Photography
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden, Garden Center
2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin TX  78746

A retired expert in the field of biotechnology, Bruce Leander concentrates now on his love of fine art nature photography - macro and landscape. His work with the Wildflower Center has produced a series of stunning plant studies which highlights the fine work being done there. He will share with us the tools and methods he recommends to get started in this fascinating aspect of horticulture.

This free class doesn’t require a reservation but if you want to ensure a seat, sign up online at http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/   Please note that any empty reserved seats are open seating at 9:50 am.  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.

New Event Announcement: Small Space Gardening Seminar

Small Space Gardening
Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10am-12pm
Austin Community College South Campus
1820 W. Stassney Lane, Rm 1130, Austin TX  78745

Space challenged? Do you have more plants (or ideas) than garden to put them in?  Make the most of your garden when every square inch counts. This seminar is full of inspiring ideas to help you do so much more with the area you have and make better use of the entire garden. You’ll learn how to design in layers, borrow your neighbor’s landscape and use color, containers and creativity to add punch to small spaces.

This free class doesn’t require a reservation but if you want to ensure a seat, sign up online at: http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture/   Please note that any empty reserved seats are open seating at 9:50 am.  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.

Make Your Own Compost Bin!

How to Construct Compost Bins
Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin TX  78721

Learn how to build a simple wire enclosure and a three bin compost station.  Go away with building plans and the knowledge to complete your project.  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, April 8, 2012

Learn 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.

6th Annual East Austin Garden Fair: A Passion for Plants

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. 

Friday, April 6, 2012

Down to Earth for April 7, 2012

Check out DTE on this week's Central Texas Gardener from KLRU television.  We answer a viewer question on crown gall and highlight thryallis as our plant of the week.  Plus, who's that peeking up at the bottom of the screen? Augie makes his reappearance on CTG, and in HD, no less!