Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration (Two Sessions)
Lowe’s Home Improvement – Palestine, Texas
Saturday, January 11th, 2025 – 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Anderson County will be conducting a Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration Saturday January 11th, at Lowe’s Home Improvement located at 2715 Loop 256 Palestine, Tx. There will be two sessions, 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. We will be in the Garden Center. County Extension Agent Truman Lamb – Ag/NR and Dr. Tim Hartman Horticulture Specialist and Assistant Professor Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be on hand to demonstrate proper pruning of fruit trees. Proper training and pruning fruit trees are crucial because it establishes a strong tree structure, optimizes light and air circulation, and encourages healthy fruit production. It helps with managing tree size, improves fruit quality, and minimizes the risk of disease. We will provide handouts on information pertaining to fruit trees and pecans including spray guides for insect and disease control. Hope to see you there!
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Texas Master Gardener Program Classes will begin January 14, 2025
Persons that are interested in the Master Gardener Program are asked to fill out an application. The registration fee for the Texas Master Gardener course is $185.00, this fee covers the Master Gardener Handbook and other reference materials. Registration fee and application needs to be turned in by January 10 to be sure books are ordered in time for the first class. The first class and orientation for Master Gardener trainees begins at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14th at the Extension Office. After the first class and orientation all other classes will start at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. Some of the classes may not end at 12:00 p.m. There will be three or four out town field days. All applications must be returned to the Anderson County Extension Office no later than January 10, 2025. All applicants should attend the meeting.
Additional details on the program are contained in the application form. Click the following link to download the form: Texas Master Gardener Program Class Application Form
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A Work Day is Scheduled at the Neches Composting Center
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 – 9:00AM to 11:00AM
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A Work Day is Scheduled at the AgriLife Building Demo Garden
Thursday, September 5, 2024 – 8:30AM to 11:00AM
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Lawn Grass Lecture Program – August 22, 2024
Registration @ 5:30PM – Starts @ 6:00PM
First United Methodist Church – Palestine, Texas
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08/08/24 – Anderson County Master Gardeners Clean Up AgriLife Grounds and Greenbrier Nursing Home Planters
Anderson County Master Gardeners cleaned up around the AgriLife building and went to the Greenbrier Nursing home where they cleaned up two planter boxes and planted fresh Vincas.
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Anderson County Master Gardeners Clean Up AgriLife Grounds
Master Gardeners weed flower beds and trim crepe myrtles around the building.
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Meet Our Officers:
President – Toni Graser (not pictured)
Treasurer – Vickie Horton
Secretary – Kathleen Smith
Vice-President – Jessica Manigold
Ex-officio – Pat Jolly
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Neches School Project is Back
Just as the Orchard project ended, Another opportunity to serve the community reopened. The group worked on raised beds at Neches Elementary school.
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Palestine Farmers Market
Master Gardeners will be back at the Farmer’s Market to answer questions and give demonstrations on Saturdays. Come by and see us.
