Advanced Training

2021 Virtual Advanced Training in Rainwater Harvesting

March 31, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Think you know everything about Rainwater Harvesting? Think again! and then sign up for the online 2021 MG Advanced Training in Rainwater Harvesting. Most sessions will be led by Dr. Dotty Woodson, retired Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Water Specialist. Those that have had classes with Dotty know she is an excellent speaker and a super educator. Sign up for the class and learn new things about Rainwater Harvesting from Dr. Dotty Woodson.

The Master Gardener 2021 Rainwater Harvesting Advanced Training Class is being offered to certified Master Gardeners only by Tarrant County Master Gardeners. The training will be an online event on three consecutive Fridays in May, meaning participants can remain at home (living more cheaply than being on the road) and still obtain excellent Rainwater Harvesting training. Remaining at home is also good for spring gardens!

Three consecutive Fridays – May 7, 14, & 21, 2021
Virtual Presentation hosted by the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association

Tuition is $125.00

Registration Deadline April 30, 2021
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Aggie Horticulture Live Facebook Events!

May 20, 2020 by cmschweikhardt

Join Aggie Horticulture on Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 p.m. Central time on the Aggie Horticulture Facebook Page to watch Facebook Live events!

Aggie Horticulture Live Facebook Events

Upcoming Events:

5/22/2020 – Friday 1:00 pm – From Garden to Glass DIY Mocktails/Cocktails
5/27/2020 – Wednesday 1:00 pm – “Some Like it Hot” – Growing Vegetables in Summer
5/29/2020 – Friday 1:00 pm – TBD
6/3/2020 – Wednesday 1:00 pm – Check your crape (and other plants) for scale

Qualifies for Master Gardener CEU Credits.

Prior Live Event Videos Available on Aggie Horticulture’s Facebook page:

LIVE EVENT – Tree Pruning & Planting – VIRTUAL CLASS

April 10, 2020 by cmschweikhardt

Texas A&M Forest Service’s ALL ABOUT TREES has moved several presentations to a WebEx platform. This series of presentations was created to bring experts in forestry and arboriculture together to answer your questions interactively through a dynamic CHAT feature.

BMGA Members recieve 1 CEU credit hour for participating in this live program.

Proper practices in pruning and planting will improve tree health and increase longevity. Before the first cut or tree is planted, having a purpose in mind will alleviate issues and problems down the road.

COST: FREE
Thursday, April 16, 2020
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

2020 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training

October 16, 2019 by bluebonnet

2020 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training Announced

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announced registration for the 2020 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training has officially begun! Excitingly, JMG is celebrating its 20^th Anniversary and the 2020 conference will not disappoint! County Extension Agents, Assistant Agents, Master Gardeners/Master Volunteers, Health Specialists, School Educators/Administrators and community volunteers whom work closely with local Extension offices are encouraged to visit the AgriLife Conference Services website at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/JMG to register, as soon as possible. Don’t miss out on this fun, engaging and valuable training opportunity!

Additionally, to learn more about the Junior Master Gardener program, access the specific details for this training, (including the conference host site/overnight accommodations) and select the registration button which leads individuals to the AgriLife Conference Services registration page referenced above, please visit the JMG website at http://jmgkids.us/2020jmgnlt/

The JMG program looks forward to working with a great group of conference attendees representing districts and regions throughout Texas this February 24-26, 2020 in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University!

Paul McClendon Recieves Rainwater Harvesting Certification

May 29, 2019 by bluebonnet

BMGA President Keith McGraw presents certficiate to Paul McClenndon.

Master Gardener Paul McClendon was presented his certification in Rainwater Harvesting from the Texas Master Gardner Association at the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association’s monthly meeting May 28, 2019 in Bellville, Texas. After attening the Rainwater Harvesting training class, Paul volunteered 20 hours to assist AgriLife Extension Service increase citizens’ awareness of rainwater harvesting. These 20 hours of volunteer service were on top of the annual 20 hours of volunteer time all Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association members are required to perform each year. Paul is a member of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association serving Austin, Colorado, Fayette & Washington Counties, Texas.

Other BMGA members with Rainwater Harvesting Advanced Training certification include B.R. Koehler and Charlene Koehler, both of Sealy, Texas.

See a complete list of BMGA members with Advanced Training certifications.

Other topics in which Master Gardeners in Texas may gain advanced training certification are: