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SUMMARY:Spring Vegetable Gardening Class April 5th
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy Kerry Drake\, Sunshine Community Gardens \n\nRegister to Reserve Your Space for the Spring Vegetable Gardening Class\nSpace is limited to 50 participants for Master Gardener and Vegetable Specialist Patty Leander’s Spring Vegetable Gardening class. Register here to reserve your space: https://bit.ly/49DwfN9 \nPatty will share how to grow heat tolerant vegetables (like okra\, butterbeans\, Southern peas\, warm season greens\, etc.) and include tips for shading and mulching. The class will begin inside and then end with a tour through the vegetable demonstration garden. Masks are optional. Please dress appropriately for outside. \nJoin Us in the Demo Garden\nThe first Friday of every month is designated as an open house for the Texas A&M AgriLife Earth-Kind Demonstration Garden at 1600 Smith Road\, Austin. You’ll be able to visit the garden and speak with the Travis County Master Gardener volunteers who maintain it and get your gardening questions answered. \nWhat’s Growing in the Garden?\nThe Earth-Kind® demonstration gardens have plants for different needs\, including drought tolerance\, color\, full sun\, and shade. There are ornamental trees\, flowering shrubs\, perennial flowers\, Earth-Kind® roses\, vines\, and groundcovers. A separate section features a working vegetable garden and composting station. \nThe Earth-Kind® approach stipulates that chemical products are a last\, not first\, resort. The best practice is to use well-adapted\, disease resistant plants and cultural practices like Integrated Pest Management (IPM). One component of IPM is to install plants that attract beneficial insects throughout the garden to reduce the need for chemical pesticide sprays. Take some time to see how many beneficial creatures you can find in the garden! \nRegular applications of mulch and compost provide plant nutrients. A 3-bin system produces all compost on site. Stop by and learn how the Master Gardener volunteers keep the system going while attending the open house. \nNew Plants Added for Testing\nThe garden constantly evolves with new plants or planting beds added for testing. We encourage you to attend the Earth-Kind® Demonstration Gardens open houses multiple times to see the changing features through the seasons. \nAdditional Resources\nEdible Gardening for Austin \nVegetable Planting Calendar for Travis County \nVegetable Varieties for Travis County \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Easy Gardening Series in English and Español
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/spring-vegetable-gardening-class-april-5th/
LOCATION:Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Travis County\, 1600-B Smith Rd.\, Austin\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:travismg@ag.tamu.edu
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SUMMARY:April Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:“The Pollinators” is a popular activity for children. \nMaster Gardener April Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market\nThe Master Gardeners at the Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market April Plant Clinic can answer questions on tree trimming\, vegetable gardening\, landscaping small spaces\, butterfly gardening\, the best plants for the Austin area\, fertilizers\, and pest management. The children’s activity will be “The Pollinators” and it will accompany a giveaway for free flower seeds. \nIn 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. \nWhat is a Plant Clinic?\n“The Pollinators” is a popular activity. \nThe 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. This month it is “The Pollinators” \nWho are Master Gardeners?\nMaster 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. \nHow Can You Schedule a Plant Clinic for Your Event?\nIf you would like to schedule a Master Gardener Plant Clinic or have a speaker at your event\, please see this help directory for more information. 
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/april-plant-clinic-at-sunset-valley-sfc-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:SFC Farmers Market at Sunset Valley\, 3200 Jones Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:travismg@ag.tamu.edu
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SUMMARY:Master Gardeners at Wells Branch Eco Fair
DESCRIPTION:Children will learn which bugs help to make compost with the suck-a-bug activity. \nVisit the Master Gardeners Plant Clinic at Wells Branch Eco Fair\nThe Wells Branch M.U.D. is hosting an Eco Fair at the Shoreline Recreation Center at 3000 Shoreline Dr.\, Austin\, TX 78728 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Travis County Master Gardeners will be participating with their Plant Clinic traveling help desk. They are available to answer questions on composting\, the best plants for the Austin area\, lawn care\, fertilizers\, pest management\, landscaping challenges\, vegetable gardens\, and native plants. A small selection of free vegetable and flower seeds are available while supplies last. \nIn 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. \nWhat is a Plant Clinic?\nThe Master Gardener Plant Clinic is a traveling help desk with Travis County Master Gardeners available to answer questions on various horticultural issues. This particular plant clinic has a focus on compost. Children can participate in the popular “Suck-a-bug” activity and learn how bugs contribute to making compost. \nWho are Master Gardeners?\nMaster Gardeners are volunteers for the Travis County Texas A&M 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. \nGet Notified About Future Events\nSign up to receive email notifications on future events.
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/master-gardeners-at-wells-branch-eco-fair/
LOCATION:Wells Branch Shoreline Recreation Center\, 3000 Shoreline Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Trees: Your Landscape Legacy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trees: Your Landscape Legacy with Yvonne Schneider\nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County continues their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with Trees: Your Landscape Legacy\, April 10th\, 10 am to noon. This is a free program. \nYvonne Schneider\, Travis County Master Gardener Tree Specialist\, will explore the many benefits that trees provide for your personal property as well as the general environment. A special focus will be placed on choosing the right tree that is well-suited to Austin’s climate and soil conditions. \nClick Here to Register Now\, Live Program Limited to First 100 Attendees\nThose interested must register in advance to receive a link. The live webinars are limited to the first 100 attendees. However\, an unlimited number of people can register to view the recording. Everyone who registers receives a link to watch the recorded version. \nAttendees can submit questions during the webinar and get answers live as time allows. Afterward\, questions that don’t make it to the webinar will receive emailed answers. Viewers of the recorded sessions can send their questions to the Travis County Master Gardener help desk: travismg@ag.tamu.edu. \n About Yvonne Schneider\n\nYvonne was a 35+year veteran in the computer and information technology industry when she retired and moved from Houston to the Austin area. In 2018\, Yvonne certified as a Travis County Texas Master Gardener Tree Specialist to follow her passion for gardening and volunteering within the community. She has spent 20+ years enjoying gardening and working with bulbs\, perennials\, and trees. She now tackles the challenges presented by the Austin area wildlife\, drought\, and limestone soil.
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/trees-your-landscape-legacy-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South\n \nJoin us for a short pollinator talk during the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply Sorth. Travis County Master Gardener Robert Northrup will be conducting a short presentation on gardening for pollinators at  9:30 am on April 13th . He is joined by several other Master Gardeners who can answer questions on  the best plants for the Austin area\, lawn care\, fertilizers\, pest management\, landscaping challenges\, vegetable gardens\, and native plants. Look for their table at the Leaf Landscape Supply South\, 5700 W Highway 290\, Austin TX 78735. \nIn 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. \nWhat is a Plant Clinic?\nThe Master Gardener Plant Clinic is a traveling help desk with Travis County Master Gardeners available to answer questions on various horticultural issues. Look for them in the nursery for the Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply South. \nWho are Master Gardeners?\nMaster Gardeners are volunteers for the Travis County Texas A&M 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. \nGet Notified About Future Events\nSign up to receive email notifications on future events.
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/pollinator-talk-at-leaf-landscape-supply-south/
LOCATION:Leaf Landscape Supply South\, 5700 W Highway 290\, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:travismg@ag.tamu.edu
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SUMMARY:Backyard Bug Hunt: Common Veggie Garden Pests
DESCRIPTION:Join Wizzie Brown for this month’s Backyard Bug Hunt: Common Veggie Garden Pests\nWizzie Brown\, County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management\, talks about common vegetable garden pests. \nWhen: Time: April 19th\, 2024 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nHow: Join Zoom Meeting \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. \nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcld-2prD4iHNU9B1S6QgZYrURGPbcMPLIJ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrpjsuG9aQuB-GRpwqGoigLOvzpiVHgo1oxT20MHZiZTnPJNdwFYJ9E_Xg \nAdditional Resources\nIntegrated Pest Management \nAgriLife Extension Entomology \nPesticide Safety Education Resources \nAbout Wizzie\n\nWizzie Brown\nCounty Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management\nEmail:EBrown@ag.tamu.edu\nWizzie has been with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service since 2002 and has been playing with insects since she was a toddler. She is an Extension Program Specialist with the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Wizzie holds a B.S. in entomology from The Ohio State University and a M.S. in entomology from Texas A&M University. The integrated pest management program provides identification\, biological and management information to whomever needs help. Wizzie’s research focuses on imported fire ants\, including community wide fire ant management. Wizzie also is happy to provide programs to area groups on a variety of arthropod-related topics. You can find insect and other arthropod information on Wizzie’s blog.
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/backyard-bug-hunt-common-veggie-garden-pests/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,IPM
ORGANIZER;CN="Wizzie Brown":MAILTO:EBrown@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240423T140000
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SUMMARY:Basics of Food Preservation Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Basics of Food Preservation with Elise Lacy\nThis is a hands-on workshop. You’ll make jelly to learn water bath techniques and make sourdough to learn fermentation steps. Includes handouts\, recipes\, step-by step instructions\, fermentation jar\, and a finished product to take home. These workshops will be conducted by our expert\, Elsie Lacy\, Family and Community Health Agent\, Caldwell County. \nTake advantage of early-bird savings. Workshop Size is Limited to 16 Participants\nCost is $50 on or before April 16th. Cost is $55 from April 17th – April 22nd \nRegister by Mail. Registration Deadline is April 16th\nRegister by writing your check payable to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service For Account#280100-60019\, and mailing to \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension\nattn. Sonia Coyle\n1600-B Smith Rd.\nAustin\, TX 78721
URL:https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/event/basics-of-food-preservation-workshops-april-23/
LOCATION:Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office – Travis County\, 1600-B Smith Rd.\, Austin\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Health,Horticulture
ORGANIZER;CN="Sonia Coyle":MAILTO:Sonia.Coyle@ag.tamu.edu
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