Beekeeping 101: What’s the Buzz?

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

December 10, 2015 Travis County Extension Office Cost: $15.00 Must RSVP by December 9, 2015 at 2 PM (Central time) RSVP to  sacarrasco@ag.tamu.edu you will receive a confirmation email once you … 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 →

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