Author: liathappleton

Green Lacewings

by Wizzie Brown Green lacewings are considered beneficial insects and are predaceous, in all larval and some adult stages. Larvae are well-known for consuming aphids and are sometimes referred to … Continue Reading →

Save the date! Plant Sale and Gardening Seminar – March 10, 2018

  • January 29, 2018
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A Plant Sale sponsored by the Travis County Master Gardener Association (TCMGA) will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin.  Representatives from the TCMGA, Austin Herb Society, Iris Society of Austin and Texas Bamboo Society will set up on the South Lawn to sell plants and answer your questions.

In conjunction with the Plant Sale, a Gardening Seminar by Master Gardener Patty Leander on growing vegetables vertically will be held from 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Austin Area Garden Center.  Vertical structures save space, increase yields, make harvesting easier and add interest to the garden. Any vegetable that vines, climbs, twirls or sprawls can be grown “up.”  The seminar will include plenty of practical tips and photos for inspiration. Continue Reading →

Compost Bin Newsletter Survey

Thanks to all who filled out our survey. Your answers will help us improve our monthly newsletter for both Master Gardeners and the public.
The results of the survey will be published in the June newsletter. Continue Reading →

2015 Inside Austin Gardens Tour – Success!

  • December 31, 2015
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The Inside Austin Gardens Tour was wildly successful! Thanks to the 115 members and interns who contributed their time and talents over the past year. You made it happen! The tour achieved our organization’s mission of providing horticulture education to the public…big time. TCMGA is proud to have you as a member. Thank you! Continue Reading →