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Backyard Bug Hunt: Common Veggie Garden Pests

Zoom Meeting

Join Wizzie Brown for this month's Backyard Bug Hunt: Common Veggie Garden Pests Wizzie Brown, County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management, talks about common vegetable garden pests. When: Time: April 19th, 2024 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) How: Join Zoom Meeting Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcld-2prD4iHNU9B1S6QgZYrURGPbcMPLIJ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrpjsuG9aQuB-GRpwqGoigLOvzpiVHgo1oxT20MHZiZTnPJNdwFYJ9E_Xg 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... Read More →

Free

Basics of Food Preservation Workshops

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Travis County 1600-B Smith Rd., Austin, United States

Basics of Food Preservation with Elise Lacy This 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. Take advantage of early-bird savings. Workshop Size is Limited to 16 Participants Cost is $50 on or before April 16th. Cost is $55 from April 17th - April 22nd... Read More →

$55.00

Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape North

Leaf Landscape Supply North 13292 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX, United States

Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply North Join us at the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply North. The Master Gardeners can answer questions on 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... Read More →

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May Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market

SFC Farmers Market at Sunset Valley 3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX, United States

Master Gardener May Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market The Master Gardeners at the Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market May 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. 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... Read More →

Free

The 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success Webinar May 8th

Zoom Webinar TX, United States

The 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success Webinar with Kirk Walden Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County concludes their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with The 6D’s of Container Gardening Success, May 8th, 10 am to noon. Kirk Walden, Travis County Master Gardener, will convince you that whether you want winter color or summer vegetables, you can grow it in containers. The session covers the major considerations and decisions that lead to gardening success – from design and soil to irrigation and sunlight. Participants will come away with... Read More →

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Inside Austin Gardens Tour May 11th

The Travis County Master Gardeners Association has set Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 am-3:00 pm, for their popular Inside Austin Gardens Tour. The tour provides a rare look inside four private gardens that demonstrate realistic, sustainable gardening practices for Central Texas that will inform and inspire. Cost is $20 per person before May 5th, or $25 per person after May 5th. Purchase tickets online here: https://www.insideaustingardens.org/home/tickets/ Featured Gardens Showcase Diverse Settings The tour’s theme is “For Gardeners. By Gardeners”, focusing on the vast variety and practical beauty of... Read More →

$25

Backyard Bug Hunt: Insect damage

Zoom Meeting

Join Wizzie Brown for this month's Backyard Bug Hunt: Insect damage Wizzie Brown, County Extension Program Specialist – Integrated Pest Management, talks about types of insect damage. When: Time: May 17th, 2024 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) How: Join Zoom Meeting Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZcld-2prD4iHNU9B1S6QgZYrURGPbcMPLIJ/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGrpjsuG9aQuB-GRpwqGoigLOvzpiVHgo1oxT20MHZiZTnPJNdwFYJ9E_Xg 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... Read More →

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Roses for Central Texas Workshop at Leaf Landscape

Leaf Landscape Supply North 13292 Pond Springs Rd, Austin, TX, United States

Roses Featured at Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply North Join us for a rose workshop at Leaf Landscape Supply North. Master Gardener Holly Plotner will share her tips on selecting the right roses for your garden and discuss basic care and maintenance. She and the other Master Gardeners on hand can answer questions on other 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... Read More →

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Basics of Food Preservation Workshop May 30th

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office - Travis County 1600-B Smith Rd., Austin, United States

Basics of Food Preservation with Elise Lacy May 30th This 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. Take advantage of early-bird savings. Workshop Size is Limited to 16 Participants Cost is $50 on or before April 16th. Cost is $55 from April 17th -... Read More →

$55.00

Seed Giveaway at St. John Faith Community Garden

St. John Faith Community Garden 7501 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

Travis County Master Gardener Seed Giveaway at St. John Faith Community Garden Please join the Travis County Master Gardeners for a joyous gathering at the St. John Faith Community Garden. In a celebration of community and nature, we're hosting a seed giveaway during the "Growing Mind, Body, & Spirit Together at St. John Faith Community Garden" event.  This second annual gathering is for gardening enthusiasts, nature lovers, or those simply seeking a peaceful Saturday morning. Numerous speakers and activities are line up to provide something special for everyone.... Read More →

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