Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Compost for Beginners

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

    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 … Continue Reading →

  • Texas First Detector

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

    “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 … Continue Reading →

  • Effects on Insect Ecology: How You Can Help

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

    The talk covers why insects and other arthropods are important to humans and other animals, how drought impacts various insect groups and how people can help attract and keep insects … Continue Reading →

  • Lawn Maintenance for Water Conservation

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

    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 … Continue Reading →

  • 59th Annual Zilker Garden Festival

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

    Visit the Travis County Master Gardeners at the Festival! For over 50 years, the annual Zilker Garden Festival has been a one-stop, garden shopping destination when spring arrives in Austin … Continue Reading →

  • Rainwater Harvesting for Landscape Use

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

    Take advantage of a rainwater collection system to help your landscape, trees and lawn survive Central Texas’ drought conditions. Master Gardener Ed Parken will discuss ways to collect rain, how … Continue Reading →

  • East Austin Garden Fair 2016

    Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center 2608 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Ask the experts and get garden ideas. Kid-friendly activities! Free Admission Free Plants Free Garden books, magazines and seed catalogs Free Soil Screening for food gardeners  – Bring a 2-cup … Continue Reading →

    Free

  • Tree Care

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

    Many trees are stressed by prolonged periods of hot, dry weather. Selecting trees that use water efficiently is one way to make your landscape more resistant to drought. Learn about … Continue Reading →

  • Firewise Gardening

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

    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 … Continue Reading →

    Free w/ park entrance fee

  • 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 →