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SUMMARY:Chickens in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the fun and rewarding experience of keeping your own backyard chickens? Learn about planning your coop\, breed selection\, caring for chicks\, ideas to beat boredom\, diets for delicious eggs and keeping the coop clean. Master Gardener Ally Stresing will help you get started with this informative talk on raising the home flock. \nBackyard Basics\, offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County\, will provide consumers\, backyard gardeners\, homemakers\, educators and farmers a “do-it-yourself” learning opportunity on tips for harvesting and preserving your garden produce\, caring for bees and raising chickens for home egg production. \nCost: $10 thru 10/3\, $15 starting 10/4 and onsite\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only. Space is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/chickens-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener,Urban Agriculture
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160511T013646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T014516Z
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SUMMARY:To Bee\, or Not to Bee
DESCRIPTION:Come learn all about bees: anatomy\, society & communication. Gather information on establishing your first hive\, beekeeping equipment and integrated pest management. Master Gardener Ginny Stubblefield has been a beekeeper for 3 years and is a member of the Williamson County Area Beekeepers Association and the Austin Area Beekeepers. \nBackyard Basics\, offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County\, will provide consumers\, backyard gardeners\, homemakers\, educators and farmers a “do-it-yourself” learning opportunity on tips for harvesting and preserving your garden produce\, caring for bees and raising chickens for home egg production. \nCost: $10 thru 8/29\, $15 starting 8/30 and onsite\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only. Space is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/to-bee-or-not-to-bee/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener,Urban Agriculture
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160811T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20160811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160511T013227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160511T014602Z
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SUMMARY:Garden to Kitchen - Tips for a Fresh and Tasty Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The best part of vegetable gardening is the harvest! Give your home‐grown vegetables the attention they deserve with proper harvesting and handling techniques. Master Gardener Patty Leander shares tips on when to harvest produce at its prime along with proper storage conditions for peak quality and flavor. \nBackyard Basics\, offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County\, will provide consumers\, backyard gardeners\, homemakers\, educators and farmers a “do-it-yourself” learning opportunity on tips for harvesting and preserving your garden produce\, caring for bees and raising chickens for home egg production. \nCost: $10 thru 8/1\, $15 starting 8/2 and onsite\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only. Space is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/garden-to-kitchen-tips-for-a-fresh-and-tasty-harvest/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160225T032052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T032131Z
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SUMMARY:Easy Composting with Worms!
DESCRIPTION:Let these “little composters” save landfill space while turning your kitchen vegetable and fruit waste into black gold! Even if you live in an apartment you can host a small bin under the kitchen sink. Worm castings are useful in many ways: compost tea\, potting soils\, top dressing for house plants and seedlings\, to name a few. Tommie Clayton\, Master Gardener Compost Specialist\, will show you how worm bins work\, demonstrate how to construct your own worm bin and get it started\, methods for harvesting castings plus brewing your own compost tea. \nZilker Botanical Garden\n2220 Barton Springs Rd\,  Austin\, TX 78746 \nSeminar is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\,  $3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/easy-composting-with-worms/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Landscaping,Master Gardener,Urban Agriculture
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160115T001027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T031907Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Tough Plants
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for colorful\, low-maintenance plants for your garden?  Join us to learn about some terrific Texas native plants that can bring beauty and function to your garden while being well adapted to handle Texas’ blazing summers and other weather extremes. In addition to being water-wise\, native plants provide great benefits to pollinators and birds.  4-H CAPITAL’s gardening specialist and Texas Master Naturalist Meredith O’Reilly will guide you in choosing the right natives for your garden goals. \nPart of the Dealing with Drought Series\nCost: $10 through 5/30; $15 starting 5/31 and on-site\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only. \nSpace is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/texas-tough-plants/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160225T031559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T031647Z
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SUMMARY:Firewise Gardening
DESCRIPTION:A fire action plan saves lives and property through advance planning. Learn how to take steps to protect yourself and help first responders help you! Master Gardener Cher Coleman will provide you with landscaping tips to create a defensible space\, things you can do to make your home more fire resistant. Review checklists for family preparedness\, disaster plans and evacuations provided by the Texas Forestry Service and the Austin Fire Department. \nZilker Botanical Garden\n2220 Barton Springs Rd\,  Austin\, TX 78746 \nSeminar is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required.\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\,  $3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/firewise-gardening/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Landscaping,Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160109T043846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T074757Z
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SUMMARY:East Austin Garden Fair 2016
DESCRIPTION:Ask the experts and get garden ideas.\nKid-friendly activities! \nFree Admission\nFree Plants\nFree Garden books\, magazines and seed catalogs\nFree Soil Screening for food gardeners  – Bring a 2-cup soil sample in a quart zip lock bag\nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\, Travis County Master Gardeners\, and Austin Parks & Recreation present the 10th annual East Austin Garden Fair. \nFree and open to the public\, this fun\, hands-on fair involves community members in creative\, low-cost ways to grow vegetables\, herbs and fruit to improve the family diet as well as information about Earth-Kind landscaping. Travis County Master Gardeners offer University-based information to fairgoers on a diverse variety of horticulture topics\, while Community Partner Organizations provide information on closely-related services\, programs and projects. \nThe fair features an assortment of DIY and demonstration activities\, including building a rain barrel\, raised bed or compost bin\, and information about waterwise irrigation methods and gardening in containers and straw bales.  Learn how to care for house plants as well as your garden tools!  Booths on backyard chickens and beekeeping are a big hit with all ages and there will be plenty of activities for kids. \nNew this year – free soil screening for food gardeners (for metals\, pH and nutrients) offered through Austin Resource Recovery.  Bring a 2-cup soil sample in a quart zip lock bag.\nEasy instructions for soil sampling at http://austintexas.gov/soilkitchen \nFREE vegetable\, herb and ornamental plants (while supplies last) are offered to participants to encourage continued interest in horticulture and healthful eating. \nLong-standing community partners and new participants include the Sustainable Food Center\, Capital Area Food Bank\, Green Corn Project\, Home Depot Kid’s Workshop\, Austin Public Library\, Austin Resource Recovery\, City of Austin-Urban Forestry\, Brite Ideas – Aquaponics\, Hydroponics & Organics\,  Texas Parks & Wildlife\, Austin Herb Society\, 4-H CAPITAL AmeriCorps\, Travis County 4-H\, Travis Co Master Wellness Volunteers and Travis County Cooperative Extension Program-Prairie View A&M University. \nFor more information\, please call 512-854-9600. \nFlyer-English            Flyer- Spanish\nEducational programs conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program are open to all people without regard to race\, color\, religion\, sex\, national origin\, age\, disability\, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System\, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners’ Court of Texas cooperating. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend a meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Travis County at 512-854-9600 ten working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/east-austin-garden-fair/
LOCATION:Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center\, Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center 2608 Gonzales Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160403T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160312T011919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160312T012016Z
UID:496-1459591200-1459702800@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:59th Annual Zilker Garden Festival
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Travis County Master Gardeners at the Festival! \nFor over 50 years\, the annual Zilker Garden Festival has been a one-stop\, garden shopping destination when spring arrives in Austin and Central Texas. A family-friendly event\, the garden festival offers something for everyone. \nShop Vendors\nVisit our vendor booths from Austin and Central Texas who will offer a variety of plants for sale – native and adapted annuals and perennials\, cacti & succulents\, veggies & herbs\, orchids\, and tropicals.  Shop for garden-themed arts & crafts\, ceramic pottery\, custom jewelry\, handmade artistic clothing\, herbal products\, and garden hats. \nCity of Austin Programs\nVisit the City of Austin Grow Green tables on the lawn by the Garden Center for activities\, resources\, and information on growing beautiful\, earth-wise gardens. Visit Smokey the Bearfrom 10:30am-12:30pm! Take a Garden Tour at 2:30pm\, led by a Grow Green plant expert at the Green Garden (near the Garden Center)! Create miniature faerie houses\, forts\, or sculptures at the Zilker Botanical Garden table! \nPlan to arrive early and bring your wagon! \nDetails at http://zilkergarden.org/ZGF/index.html \nHalf Price Admission on Sunday For All Bicyclists!\n$10 Adults (age 13+)\, $4 Children (age 4-12)\, Under age 4 Free\, Parking $5*
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/59th-annual-zilker-garden-festival/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20160115T000621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T032800Z
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SUMMARY:Lawn Maintenance for Water Conservation
DESCRIPTION:When there are drought conditions in Central Texas\, landscape plants become water-stressed so it’s important to look at how you are caring for your lawn to help it survive.  Learn how to look for signs of insects\, diseases and weeds.  In addition\, find out the best way to water\, fertilize\, and mow your lawn.   Daphne Richards\, County Extension Agent—Horticulture Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Travis County leads educational programming in the areas of home horticulture\, urban agriculture\, and the green industry.  She also serves as the coordinator of the local Master Gardener program.  Watch her each week on the award-winning television program “Central Texas\nGardener”.  You might also see her around town at various gardening events with Augie\, her sweet little Dachshund. \nPart of the Dealing with Drought Series\nCost: $10 through 2/29; $15 starting 3/1 and on-site\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only. \nSpace is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/lawn-maintenance-for-water-conservation/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Landscaping,Master Gardener
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20151221T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T211535Z
UID:426-1454752800-1454760000@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Texas First Detector
DESCRIPTION:“See something\, say something”…a program that gardeners can use to improve observation skills detecting invasive pest (insects) and diseases such as the brown marmorated stink bug and rose rosette (see picture) that may appear and cause problems in our gardens and landscapes. Susan Jung and Tommie Clayton\, Travis County Master Gardeners\, will introduce you to the National Plant Diagnostic Network program\, review “wanted posters” so you’ll know what to look for\, web based resources\, and where to report sightings for confirmation. \nSeminar is free\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\,\n$3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\,512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/texas-first-detector/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160109T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20151221T211208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T212151Z
UID:428-1452333600-1452340800@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Compost for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Compost isn’t just a pile of dead leaves! It’s a vital community of microorganisms that work to add vital nutrients\, moisture\, and structure to your soil. Travis County Master Gardener Sheryl Williams will explain the basic science of how compost is created\, what materials you can use to make compost\, types of compost containers and which to choose\, plus what type of compost is best for your garden. Join the tour of the Zilker Botanical Garden Compost Demonstration area to compare different types of compost systems ‐ please dress appropriately. \nSeminar is free\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\,\n$3 for non-Austin Residents. Cash or check accepted. \nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\,512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/compost/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150630T220552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T220629Z
UID:398-1447322400-1447329600@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Basics – Bold and Beautiful Edibles
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to learn about edible plants with ornamental potential for Central Texas landscapes. We’re talking artichokes\, asparagus\, rhubarb\, strawberries\, herbs and more. Some are perennials\, some are annuals\, but all will beautify your landscape and satisfy your appetite. \nMaster Gardener Patty Leander is a writer for Texas Gardener magazine and grows vegetables year round in her Oak Hill garden. \nCost: $10 thru 11/02\, $15 starting 11/03 and onsite\, NO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only.\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604\nContact:  Sue Carrasco\, 512-854-9610 or sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu \nSpace is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat! \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Backyard Basics series.
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/backyard-basics-bold-and-beautiful-edibles/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener,Urban Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151018
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150612T031143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150612T031743Z
UID:381-1445040000-1445126399@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Inside Austin Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Travis County Master Gardeners Association has set Saturday\, October 17\, 2015 for their popular Inside Austin Gardens Tour (IAGT). The tour provides a rare look inside six private gardens and one public experimental garden that demonstrate realistic\, sustainable gardening practices for Central Texas. \nTickets are $19 advance purchase\, $20 purchased at the tour. \nFor details and to purchase advance tickets\, go to insideaustingardens.org
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/inside-austin-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Landscaping,Master Gardener
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150630T220300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T220300Z
UID:396-1444298400-1444305600@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Basics – Plant Propagation
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make new plants for your yard through propagation methods such as rooting slips and cuttings. In this workshop you will assemble a self-watering propagator and select cuttings to grow new plants. All supplies\, instructions\, and cuttings will be provided for each participant. Master Gardener Sue King\, a Plant Propagation Specialist\, is a retired school librarian\, an avid soup-maker\, and a life-long gardener. Master Gardener Carolyn Turman found propagating plants using cuttings as an easy and inexpensive way to add wonderful additions to her landscape. \nSpace is limited to 25 – register on-line. No on-site registration available.\nCost: $25 thru 9/28\, $30 starting 9/29. No cash accepted-checks & credit cards only.\nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty \nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604\nContact: Sue Carrasco\, 512-854-9610 or sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/backyard-basics-plant-propagation/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Landscaping,Master Gardener,Urban Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150413T223610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T004543Z
UID:77-1441879200-1441886400@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Basics - Natural Pest Control
DESCRIPTION:Come to learn how to tell pests from other insects found in your backyard.  We will focus on integrated pest management to avoid many problem pests you may experience. Wizzie Brown serves as Program Specialist – IPM in the Austin metroplex encompassing Travis County and surrounding counties.\nVisit her blog at http://urban-ipm.blogspot.com/ \n  \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Backyard Basics series.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600. \nCost: $10 thru 09/06\, $15 starting 09/07and onsite\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only.\n \nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604\nSpace is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/backyard-basics-natural-pest-control/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150530T004352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T005103Z
UID:370-1439028000-1439035200@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Photography in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take plant pictures with impact –namely composition and lighting.  This seminar will begin with an overview of cameras (film & digital)\, lenses and composition.  Course prerequisites:  study the owner’s manual on your camera. \nSam is a long time photographer and Master Gardener specializing in presentations on Beneficial Insects and Plant Photography. In 2009\, he was selected as “Photographer of the Year” in the Travis County Master Gardener photo contest. \n  \nSeminar is free with park entry.\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\, $3 for non-Austin Residents.  cash or check accepted. \nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/photography-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daphne Richards":MAILTO:drichards@ag.tamu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150413T223327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T004124Z
UID:76-1438855200-1438862400@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Basics – Backyard Chickens
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the fun and rewarding experience of keeping your own backyard chickens? Ally Stresing will help you get started with this informative talk on raising the home flock. Ally Stresing is an accomplished vegetable gardener who decided that no backyard garden is complete without chickens. \n  \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Backyard Basics Series.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600. \nCost: $10 thru 08/02\, $15 starting 08/03 and onsite\nNO cash accepted – checks and credit cards only. \nRegister: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty\nRegister by Phone: 979-845-2604\nSpace is limited so register on-line early to reserve your seat!
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/backyard-basics-backyard-chickens/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener,Urban Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Carrasco":MAILTO:sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150530T003734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T004923Z
UID:366-1437213600-1437220800@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Pond Basics – the Big\, Bad and Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the steps of building a pond in your backyard and the best tips for success. \nJeannie Farrier\, Austin Pond Society Board Member and 2014 President\, and also a retired teacher\, has had ponds for over a decade.  Her most recent pond holds 10\,000 gallons. \nSeminar is free with park entry\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\, $3 for non-Austin Residents.  cash or check accepted.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/pond-basics-the-big-bad-and-beautiful/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daphne Richards":MAILTO:drichards@ag.tamu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150530T003405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T003405Z
UID:364-1434794400-1434801600@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Best Culinary Herbs for Austin
DESCRIPTION:Make meals more flavorful by growing your own herbs.  Mild or savory herbs are delicate while pungent herbs add zest. Master Gardener Judith Craft will talk about the best herbs to grow in the Austin area. If time allows\, she will lead a walk through the herb garden at Zilker. \nJudith became a Master Gardener after retiring and has been the primary volunteer in the herb garden at Zilker Botanical Garden for the past 10 years and a member of the Austin Herb Society for 25 years. \nSeminar is free with Zilker entry\nZilker park entrance fee is $2 per adult\, $1 per child (ages 3-12) or seniors (age 62 & over)\, $3 for non-Austin Residents.  cash or check accepted. \n 
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/best-culinary-herbs-for-austin/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Master Gardener
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daphne Richards":MAILTO:drichards@ag.tamu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150616T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150506T195223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195353Z
UID:351-1434448800-1434495600@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Training Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming a Travis County Master Gardener? If so\, it’s time to apply! \nIn order to receive an application\, you must attend one of our information sessions. Seating at each session is limited\, so please arrive early to secure a seat. \nMG Information Session 1\, Tuesday June 9\, 2015\, 6:00 to 7:00 PM\nMG Information Session 2\, Friday June 12\, 2015\, 12:00 to1:00 PM\nMG Information Session 3\, Tuesday June 16\, 2015\, 10:00 to 11:00 AM \nAll information sessions will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office\, 1600-B Smith Rd\, Austin\, TX 78721 \nIf you are unable to attend one of the sessions offered\, you will need to wait until the 2016 information sessions are offered\, and thus you will not be able to apply for the 2015 program. No exceptions will be made.
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/master-gardener-training-information-session/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150506T195011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195332Z
UID:348-1434110400-1434114000@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Training Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming a Travis County Master Gardener? If so\, it’s time to apply! \nIn order to receive an application\, you must attend one of our information sessions. Seating at each session is limited\, so please arrive early to secure a seat. \nMG Information Session 1\, Tuesday June 9\, 2015\, 6:00 to 7:00 PM\nMG Information Session 2\, Friday June 12\, 2015\, 12:00 to 1:00 PM\nMG Information Session 3\, Tuesday June 16\, 2015\, 10:00 to 11:00 AM \nAll information sessions will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office\, 1600-B Smith Rd\, Austin\, TX 78721 \nIf you are unable to attend one of the sessions offered\, you will need to wait until the 2016 information sessions are offered\, and thus you will not be able to apply for the 2015 program. No exceptions will be made.
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/mg-training-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150413T223148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150413T223148Z
UID:74-1434016800-1434024000@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Drought - Preparing for the Fall Garden
DESCRIPTION:Imagine gardening without sweat dripping from your brow or mosquitos buzzing in your ears or having to water every day. Those are just a few of the many benefits of the cool season vegetable garden. Join us as we discuss vegetable selection\, soil preparation and the importance of timing for the fall and winter garden. \nMaster Gardener Patty Leander is a writer for Texas Gardener magazine and grows vegetables year round in her Oak Hill garden. \n  \nRegistration: $10 through 6/07\, $15 starting 6/08 and onsite\nhttps://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Backyard Basics series.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/dealing-with-drought-preparing-for-the-fall-garden/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Landscaping,Master Gardener
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150609T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150506T194710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150506T195254Z
UID:347-1433872800-1433876400@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Master Gardener Training Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in becoming a Travis County Master Gardener? If so\, it’s time to apply! \nIn order to receive an application\, you must attend one of our information sessions. Seating at each session is limited\, so please arrive early to secure a seat. \nMG Information Session 1\, Tuesday June 9\, 2015\, 6:00 to 7:00 PM\nMG Information Session 2\, Friday June 12\, 2015\, 12:00 to1:00 PM\nMG Information Session 3\, Tuesday June 16\, 2015\, 10:00 to 11:00 AM \nAll information sessions will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office\, 1600-B Smith Rd\, Austin\, TX 78721 \nIf you are unable to attend one of the sessions offered\, you will need to wait until the 2016 information sessions are offered\, and thus you will not be able to apply for the 2015 program. No exceptions will be made.
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/mg-training-information-session/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Gardener
ORGANIZER;CN="Daphne Richards":MAILTO:drichards@ag.tamu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150413T222744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150413T222744Z
UID:71-1431597600-1431604800@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Drought - Alternative Methods of Gardening
DESCRIPTION:If you have limited garden space or time yet still have a desire to nurture your green thumb\, Master Gardener Pat Mokry will teach you how to raise carefree veggies\, herbs and flowers using self-sufficient grow boxes. Then\, for some more ‘new’ gardening techniques\, Master Gardener Marian Stasney will describe the ancient practices of both keyhole gardening and hugelkultur. \nRegistration: $10 through 5/10\, $15 starting 5/11 and onsite\nhttps://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/TravisCounty \nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Dealing with Drought series.\nFor more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600.
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/dealing-with-drought-alternative-methods-of-gardening/
LOCATION:Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office\, 1600 Smith Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Landscaping,Master Gardener
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T124236
CREATED:20150413T222257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150413T222308Z
UID:68-1431165600-1431172800@www.tcmastergardeners.org
SUMMARY:Butterflies in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Butterflies in the Garden: Wanting to start a butterfly garden for you school or even your own backyard? Maybe\, you have a small garden and just want to help encourage pollinators to pay you plants a visit. In this talk we will focus on butterflies and how you can invite them into your space. Kellyn Smith has been a Master Gardener since 2013. A lover of all insects she has a specialty in entomology and founded the butterfly garden at her school\, a place she and her students treasure. \nPresented by Travis County Master Gardeners.  For more information contact: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Travis County\, 512-854-9600 \nSee the Workshops & Events Calendar for more information.\nhttp://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/travis/local-extension-resources/calendar-2/
URL:https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/event/68/
LOCATION:Austin Area Garden Center – Zilker Botanical Garden\, 2220 Barton Springs Road\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Landscaping,Master Gardener
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