Travis County Master Gardeners Association
An educational, non-profit, service corporation which renders non-biased horticultural information to the community.
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
A Passion for Plants: An East Austin Garden Fair Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center 2608 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX 78702 Rain or Shine – come enjoy this great event. Ask the … Continue Reading →
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”. Master Gardener Patty Leander will share varieties of beans, cucumbers, … Continue Reading →
The milder days of fall create an ideal gardening environment for both garden and gardener. Now is the time to plant cool-season vegetables, including broccoli, kale, Swiss chard, lettuce, sugar snap peas and … Continue Reading →
Free 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.
