Join us for our FREE virtual IPM workshop via Zoom on April 5, 2023. Time: 10am-12pm CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://pvpanther.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kc-qtpj0uGtIDAk31-q_mdWr96OTP1xSQ
Join Wizzie Brown for this week's Backyard Bug Hunt: Rose Insects Wizzie Brown, County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management, shares which rose insects should be on your Backyard Bug hunt. When: Apr 7, 2023 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkceirqz0rEtHRI1XIKTOW1uol4YE7NPq5 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting Additional Resources Integrated Pest Management AgriLife Extension Entomology Pesticide Safety Education Resources About Wizzie Wizzie Brown County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management Email:EBrown@ag.tamu.edu... Read More →
Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply North The Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Leaf Landscape North can answer questions on container gardening, composting, the best plants for the Austin area, lawn care, fertilizers, pest management, landscaping challenges, growing vegetables, and native plants. Look for their table at the Leaf Landscape Supply North, 13292 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78729. 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... Read More →
Master Gardeners Demonstrate Composting at EXACO Earth Day Open House Join the Travis County Master Gardeners at the EXACO Earth Day celebration and learn all about composting and greenhouses. You can also get answers on tree trimming, vegetable gardening, landscaping small spaces, butterfly gardening, the best plants for the Austin area, fertilizers, and pest management. 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... Read More →
Join Wizzie Brown for this week's Backyard Bug Hunt: Red Imported Fire Ants Wizzie Brown, County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management, talks about fire ants you may find in your backyard bug hunt. When: Time: Apr 28, 2023 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) How: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83579211231?pwd=U3NoMC83aGNQSVpCQVBqSmp2Tk5Idz09 Additional Resources Integrated Pest Management AgriLife Extension Entomology Pesticide Safety Education Resources About Wizzie Wizzie Brown County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management Email:EBrown@ag.tamu.edu Wizzie has been with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service since 2002... Read More →
Get a Herb Garden in a Bag and Meet Others at St. John Faith Community Garden Come enjoy food, music, gardening, health and wellness tips at the St. John Faith Community Garden! Register to Reserve Your Herb Garden Your ticket will include a complimentary container garden kit with everything you need to build your garden: portable grow bag, herb plants, compost/coir growing media, and micronutrients feeding serum. Don’t worry if you don’t have a green thumb because Gardenuity will send you “Grow Pro Tips” to help you keep... Read More →
Join us to learn the Basics of Food Preservation with this two part series in Lockhart, Texas. Register to attend by contacting Sonia.Coyle@ag.tamu.edu. Class is limited to 12 participants.
Join us to learn the Basics of Food Preservation: Fermentation. This second workshop in the series is held in Lockhart, Texas. Register to attend by contacting Sonia.Coyle@ag.tamu.edu. Class is limited to 12 participants.
It’s getting hot out there, and when things heat up our plants need more water & care to survive our Texas summers. A smart irrigation plan & system sets up your plants for success, helps conserve water, helps maintain water quality, & costs you less money & maintenance in the long run. Join the Grow Green irrigation webinar to learn about: How to set up your landscape for an efficient irrigation schedule Different kinds of irrigation equipment & how to use them How to water & how to... Read More →
National Pollinators week is June 19th - 25th. The City of Austin invites you to celebrate by attending a photography showcase by Theresa DiMenno. Her exhibition is entitled "Delicate Balance: Metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly."