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(a general website that can be used for almost any topic)
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(Web addresses under each date are specifically linked to site information related to that class)
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References for Class 1 – January 19, 2011
Orientation
The websites and books listed below for each class are for reference only. You may wish to add to the list as speakers provide additiional information, websites, or books. Although all websites on this list have been checked and rechecked, occasionally websites will not be accessible. If this should happen, try to Google the topic in question.
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References for Class 2 – January 26, 2011
EarthKind tm: Environmental Landscaping
Soil and Soil Samples; Rainwater Harvesting
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(Urban Landscape Guide)
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(Earth-Kind Roses)
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(Texas Superstars)
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(Aggie Horticulture Earth-Kind Website)
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(The Dirt Doctor-Organic Gardening and Living)
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(The Dirt or Soil-What is Really Going on Under the Ground)
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(Rainwater Harvesting and Collection)
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References for Class 3 – February 2, 2011
Plant Growth and Development; Nomenclature
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(Botanical Names)
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(Making Sense of Botanical Names)
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(Hear the Plant Names)
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(Plant Growth and Development)
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(Basic Botany)
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References for Class 4 – February 9, 2011
Vegetable Gardening-Specifics for South Central Texas
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(Texas AgriLife Vegetable Gardening)
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(Bexar County Vegetable Varieties – Fall and Spring)
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(Square Foot Gardening)
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Books:
Texas Organic Vegetable Gardening: by J. Howard Garrett and C. Malcolm Beck
Texas Gardener (Magazine)
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References for Class 5 – February 16, 2011
Roses: Planting, Pruning, Pests, and Propagation
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(Plant Answers Recommendations for Roses)
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(Practical Tips for Growing Roses)
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(Lady Jai’s Roses)
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(EarthKind Roses)
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Books:
Antique Roses for the South: by William C. Welch
Old Roses and English Roses: by David Austin
The Organic Rose Garden: by Liz Druitt and Virginia Brown
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References for Class 6 – February 23, 2011
Native Plants, Perennials, and Bulbs
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(Wildflowers in Bloom)
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(Garden Time Online)
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(Bulbs for the South – From PlantAnswers)
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(Bulbs and More)
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(Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center)
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Books:
Bulbs for Warm Climates: by Thad Howard
Howard Garrett”s Plants for Texas
Perennial Gardens for Texas: by Julie Ryan
Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
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References for Class 7 – March 2, 2011
Compost and Organic Fertilizers
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(Don’t Bag It – Compost It)
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(The Dirt on Composting)
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(How Composting Works)
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(organic Fertilizer and Soil Amendment Guide)
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Books:
The Secert Life of Compost: by C. Malcolm Beck
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References for Class 8 – March 9, 2011
Integrated Pest Management, Pesticides
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(Texas A&M Entomology)
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(Texas Entomology)
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(Texas AgriLife Insects)
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(Entomology for Master Gardeners)
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Books:
Texas Bug Book: by C. Malcolm Beck and J. Howard Garrett
A Field Guide to Common Texas Insects: by Bastiaan Dress and John Jakeman
Amazing Bugs: by Miranda MacQuitty
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References for Class 9 - March 16, 2011
Planning the Home Landscape
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(Landscaping Tips and Rules)
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(Home Landscapes)
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(Landscape Water Conservation)
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Books:
Home Landscaping: Texas: by Roger Holmes and Greg Grant
Landscape Design – Texas Style: by Howard and J. Howard Garrett
Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region: by Wasowski
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References for Class 10 – March 23, 2011
Fruit and Nut Production at Home
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(Fruit Gardening in Texas)
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(Managing Fruit Trees in the Home Landscape)
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(Consider Climate in Choosing Varieties)
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(Varieties to Plant by Zone in Texas)
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(Growing Fruits and Nuts Organically)
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Books:
The Pecan Tree: (The Corrie Herring Hooks Series, No. 27) by Jane Manaster
Texas Organic Vegetable Gardening: by J. Howard Garrett and C. Malcolm Beck
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References for Class 11 – March 30, 2011
Propagation
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(Plant Propagation)
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(Plant Propagation Manual)
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(Home Propagation)
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References for Class 12 – April 6, 2011
Wildscapes – Gardening for Wildlife
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(Texas Wildscapes)
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(Certification as a Texas Wildscape)
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(National Wildlife Federation)
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(Audubon)
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(Texas AgriLife, “Gardening for Butterflies”)
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(Plants to Attract Birds)
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(Gardening to Attract Wild Birds, Hummingbirds)
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References for Class 13 – April 13, 2011
Turf Grasses, Lawn Care
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(Texas Lawns)
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(Plant Answers – Which Grass is for You)
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(Water Management on Turf Grasses)
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References for Class 14 – April 20, 2011
Herbs
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(Garden Guides – Herbs)
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(Growing Guide for Herbs)
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(Fredericksburg Herb Farm)
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Landscape Trees: Planting and Pruning
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(Texas Natives and Trees for Texas Landscapes)
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(Trees for Texas Landscapes)
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Books:
Howard Garrett’s Texas Trees
Texas Trees: A Friendly Guide: by Patty Leslie, Paul W. Cox, and Sara Harrison
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References for Class 15 – April 27, 2011
Plant Diseases and their Management; Comments on Oak Wilt
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(Common Names for Plant Diseases)
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(Glossary of Plant Pathology Terms)
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(Plant Disease Diagnostics)
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(Preventing and Controlling Oak Wilt)
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(Texas Oak Wilt Information Partnership)
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(Plant Disease Control)
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References for Class 16 – May 4, 2011
Student Landscape Plans
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(No Specific Websites Assigned To This Class)
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