Gardening information, publications, gardening news and community events from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Travis County.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Join my colleague for a fabulous webinar on fire ants
Join my colleague, Wizzie Brown from Urban IPM, for the first in a series of webinars, tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM central time. Wizzie's presentation will open your eyes to some of the snake oil out there. Future presentations are at the same time on the first Friday of every month, through November 2013. Registration and more info here. Each webinar will last only 30 to 45 minutes, and the best part is you can participate from the comfort of your very own computer.
New event announcement: Care of Ornamental Trees
Care of Ornamental Trees
Saturday, March 30, 2013,
9am-1pm
Austin Community College,
South Campus, rm 1130
1820 W Stassney Lane, Austin
TX
Oak wilt, one of the most destructive tree diseases in the
United States, is killing oak trees in central Texas at epidemic
proportions. Dr. David Appel, professor in the Department of Plant
Pathology at Texas A&M, will teach which trees are affected by oak wilt,
how to identify the disease, how it is spread, and how it can be managed.
We will discuss preventative measures that can help you avoid this devastating
disease.
Please register at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu
keyword: Trees, or by phone (979)845-2604. Class fee is $25 (water and
snacks provided). Free parking available. Sign-in at the security desk
with your vehicle license number. This class is presented by the Travis County
Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in
Travis County.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
New seminar announcement: Understanding Your Soil
Your soil is the foundation of your garden and it can make your plants survive and thrive or bring them down. So understanding how to make your soil the best it can be should be at the top of your gardening priority list.
Understanding Soil and
Soil Amendments
Thursday, March 14, 2013,
10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife Extension
Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin
TX 78721
Get to know your soil so you can improve its ability to
retain moisture and improve plant growth. Your soil may be blocking vital
elements your plants need to grow. Ascertain how and when to add missing
elements to improve plant health and production. Learn the type of soil on your
property and its corresponding strengths and weakness. (Bring a cup of
your soil in a plastic bag and a glass jar with lid.) Discover changes you can
make to improve the soil structure and water storage capacity. Organic
matter, cover crops, soil microorganism and mulching will be discussed.
This class is part of The Green Thumb series.
Registration required at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu
or by phone 979-845-2604. Keyword Search: Green Thumb. One class is
$15, with price discounts for signing up for 3 or more classes at the same
time. Class is limited to 40 people. It is presented by the Travis County
Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in
Travis County.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Seminar reminder: Spring Vegetable Gardening
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Thursday, February 7, 2013,
10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife
Extension Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin
TX 78721
Now is the time to plan for Spring! Join Tommie Clayton, Master Gardener Vegetable
Garden Specialist, for this fact-packed session. Increase your plant’s
production by learning about soils and amendments. Discover how short- and long-term planning
helps prevent diseases. Understand
which varieties are recommended for this area and ideal planting time. Take the guess work out of choosing seed
seeds or transplants. This is an
excellent session for new and experienced gardeners.
This class is part of The Green Thumb series. Register required at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu
or by phone 979-845-2604. Keyword
Search: Green Thumb. One class is $15,
with price discounts for signing up for 3 or more classes at the same time. Class is limited to 40 people. It is presented by the Travis County Master
Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis
County.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
New event announcement: Easy Rose Gardening seminar
Easy Rose Gardening
Saturday, February 9, 2013,
10am-12pm
Zilker Botanical Garden,
Garden Center
2220 Barton Springs Rd.,
Austin TX 78746
Incorporate user friendly roses into your new or existing
garden plans! Cher Groody is a master gardener with 30 years of experience in
the use of roses in a landscape. She will teach you methods for proper
selection of rose varieties, site prep and maintenance like pruning, pest
control and fertilization. This session
is excellent for newbies and experienced gardeners and questions are
encouraged.
This seminar is free; Zilker park entrance fee is $2 per
adult, $1 per child or senior. The seminar is presented by the Travis
County Master Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service
in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org. For information, call
(512)477-8672.
Monday, January 14, 2013
New event announcement: Spring Vegetable Gardening seminar
Travis County Master Gardeners announce an upcoming event:
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Thursday, February 7, 2013,
10am-12pm
Travis County AgriLife
Extension Office
1600 B Smith Rd., Austin
TX 78721
Now is the time to plan for Spring! Join Tommie Clayton, Master Gardener Vegetable
Garden Specialist, for this fact-packed session. Increase your plant’s
production by learning about soils and amendments. Discover how short- and long-term planning
helps prevent diseases. Understand
which varieties are recommended for this area and ideal planting time. Take the guess work out of choosing seed
seeds or transplants. This is an
excellent session for new and experienced gardeners.
This class is part of The Green Thumb series. Register required at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu
or by phone 979-845-2604. Keyword
Search: Green Thumb. One class is $15,
with price discounts for signing up for 3 or more classes at the same time. Class is limited to 40 people. It is presented by the Travis County Master
Gardeners, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis
County. .
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