Texas Tough Plants

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

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 … Continue Reading →

Easy Composting with Worms!

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

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 … Continue Reading →

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Growing Green in Austin

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Grow Green is an education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices. It addresses water quality and conservation, recycling, and an Integrated Pest Management philosophy, which encourages the least‐toxic way to … Continue Reading →

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Garden to Kitchen – Tips for a Fresh and Tasty Harvest

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

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 … Continue Reading →

To Bee, or Not to Bee

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

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 … Continue Reading →

Chickens in Your Backyard

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

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 … Continue Reading →

5th Annual Texas Fruit Conference

New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center 375 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX, United States

5th Annual Texas Fruit Conference to be Held in Central Texas for the First Time Now in it's fifth year, the Texas Fruit Conference has gotten bigger and better, encompassing a … Continue Reading →

Using Water Wisely – Demonstration Field Day

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

Learn about the entire spectrum of water saving solutions from high tech to no tech at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Demonstration Field Day in Austin.  You determine the … Continue Reading →

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Preserving the Harvest

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

Learn about the key food preservation processes; freezing, dehydration and canning. Factors related to food spoilage and the science involved in prevention will be covered along with a basic review … Continue Reading →

Hello Invasive Species, Goodbye Texas Natives

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Invasive species have the potential to drastically change our Texas landscape. This presentation will cover the threats posed by invasive species, as well as responses to the threat. The Invaders … Continue Reading →

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