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Tag Archives: How to Garden in Austin
May Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market
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 →
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 →
The 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success Webinar May 8th
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 →
Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape North
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 →
What’s Happening in the Austin April Vegetable Garden
Enjoy the April Vegetable Garden! All warm weather vegetables can be planted during the month of April. Remember to choose vegetable varieties that grow in Central Texas. Seeds or Transplants? You can find almost all vegetables available to purchase as transplants for the April vegetable garden. However, you can save money by planting seeds when possible. Some vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers need to be transplanted instead of planting seeds to allow the crops to mature before hot weather sets in and extends the productive period of… Read More →
Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South
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 →
April Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market
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 to review or take with you. You’ll find… Read More →
Plant Clinic at Pflugerville Library Plant Swap
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 →
Seed Giveaway at Adelphi Community Garden Spring Plant Sale
Master Gardener March 9th Plant Clinic at Adelphi Acre Community Garden Spring Plant Sale The Master Gardeners will be bringing the plant clinic at Adelphi Acre Community Garden Spring Plant Sale and a selection of free spring vegetable and flower seeds to give away as long as supplies last. They will also answer questions on vegetable gardening, variety selection, gardening in 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… Read More →
March Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market
Master Gardener March Plant Clinic at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market The Master Gardeners at the Sunset Valley SFC Farmers Market March 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 →