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Native Landscapes for Wildlife Webinar

Zoom Webinar TX, United States

Learn About Native Landscapes with John Davis Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County continues their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with Native Landscapes for Wildlife, March 20th, 10 am to noon. This is a free program. John Davis, Conservation Program Coordinator for Austin Parks and Recreation, will cover the aspects of wildlife habitat and how to create them in your own garden. A special focus will be placed on the value of native plants to provide food and shelter. The program will be presented utilizing a webinar format.... Read More →

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Plant Clinic at Pflugerville Library Plant Swap

Pflugerville Public Library 1008 W. Pfluger Street, Pflugerville, TX, United States

Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Pflugerville Library Plant Swap March 23rd - Ticket Required The Master Gardeners Plant Clinic will be at the Pflugerville Public Library Fall Plant Swap. They 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 Pflugerville Public Library; 1008 W. Pfluger Street; Pflugerville, Texas 78660, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Due to space limitations a ticket is required. You can find more information... Read More →

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Spring Vegetable Gardening Class April 5th

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

Photo courtesy Kerry Drake, Sunshine Community Gardens Register to Reserve Your Space for the Spring Vegetable Gardening Class Space 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 Patty 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... Read More →

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April Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market

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

"The Pollinators" is a popular activity for children. Master Gardener April Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market The 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. In addition to sharing their experience and training, several publications are on hand for you... Read More →

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Master Gardeners at Wells Branch Eco Fair

Wells Branch Shoreline Recreation Center 3000 Shoreline Drive, Austin, TX, United States

Children will learn which bugs help to make compost with the suck-a-bug activity. Visit the Master Gardeners Plant Clinic at Wells Branch Eco Fair The 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... Read More →

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Trees: Your Landscape Legacy Webinar

Zoom Webinar TX, United States

Trees: Your Landscape Legacy with Yvonne Schneider Texas 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. Yvonne 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. Click Here to Register Now, Live... Read More →

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Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South

Leaf Landscape Supply South 5700 W Highway 290, Austin, TX, United States

Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South Join 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... Read More →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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