Thursday, August 18, 2016

Backyard Basics Educational Series

Bees!
September 8, 10 am to noon
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Travis County
1600-B Smith Road, Austin, 78721

Come learn all about bees: anatomy, society & communication. Gather information on establishing your first hive, beekeeping equipment and integrated pest management. Master Gardener Ginny Stubblefield has been a beekeeper for 3 years and is a member in both Williamson County and Austin Area Beekeepers Associations.


Cost: $10 thru 8/29, $15 starting 8/30 and onsite
Register: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty
Register by Phone: 979-845-2604
Contact: Sue Carrasco, 512-854-9610 or sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
 

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Garden to Kitchen - Tips for a Fresh and Tasty Harvest


Thursday, August 11th, 10 am - 12:00 noon
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Travis County
1600-B Smith Rd, Austin 78721

 
The best part of vegetable gardening is the harvest! Give your home‐grown vegetables the attention they deserve with proper harvesting and handling techniques.
Master Gardener Patty Leander shares tips on when to harvest produce at its prime along with proper storage conditions for peak quality and flavor.

Cost: $15
NO cash accepted - checks and credit cards only.

Register: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty
Register by Phone: 979-845-2604
Contact: Sue Carrasco, 512-854-9610 or sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu