Photography in the Garden

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

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 … Continue Reading →

Backyard Basics – Natural Pest Control

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

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 … Continue Reading →

Backyard Basics – Plant Propagation

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

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 … Continue Reading →

Inside Austin Gardens Tour

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 … Continue Reading →

Backyard Basics – Bold and Beautiful Edibles

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

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, … Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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