Learn how to clean and sharpen common garden tools at Master Gardeners Plant Clinic and Tool Sharpening at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market

Master Gardener Plant Clinic and Tool Sharpening at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market

The Master Gardeners Plant Clinic and Tool Sharpening at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market can answer questions on worm composting, vegetable gardening, landscaping small spaces, butterfly gardening, the best plants for the Austin area, fertilizers, and pest management. The demonstration for this date is on tool care and sharpening. Bring your garden tool to the market and learn how to take care of it.

In addition to sharing their experience and training, several publications are on hand for you to review or take with you. You’ll find the Native and Adapted Landscape Plants Guide along with other timely Grow Green FAQ sheets. Grow Green is a joint program with the City of Austin Watershed Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. You can also pick up a copy of the Vegetable Garden Planting Guide and recommended Vegetable Varieties for Central Texas. Several more resources are available online. Please visit Our Favorite Gardening Resources for Austin and Travis County.

What is a Plant Clinic?

The Master Gardener Plant Clinic is a traveling help desk with Travis County Master Gardeners available to answer questions on various horticultural issues. You can find a Master Gardener at the Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market the first Saturday of each month. Most plant clinics also offer an educational activity for children. On this particular day, the activity will be how to build an insect hotel.

Who are Master Gardeners?

Master Gardeners are volunteers for the Travis County AgriLife Extension service. In order to become a Master Gardener, each individual receives extensive horticultural training. Master Gardeners use their training and subsequent commitment for continuing education to help Austin area residents with their gardening questions.

How Can You Schedule a Plant Clinic for Your Event?

If you would like to schedule a Master Gardener Plant Clinic, please see this help directory for more information.