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Lunch-N-Learn Colorado County

June 27, 2024 by Mary Ellen Holub

Presentation:  Building the Backyard Greenhouse
Speaker:  Regena Williamson, Bluebonnet Master Gardener

Registration:  11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Program:   12:00 PM – 12:55 PM

Bring your own lunch
Light refreshments provided

Free to the Public!

Tagged With: CEU, Greenhouses, Lunch N Learn

2024 Master Gardener Training Class Registration Open

September 30, 2023 by cmschweikhardt

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association announces opening registration for it 2024 Master Gardener Certification Training Class.

Our  2024  Class is scheduled each Wedenday from January 10th – April 24th, 2024 with the final graduation class on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  The last class on April 24th is a Bonus Day including topics not contained in the standard training manuel.

Participants from Austin, Colorado, Fayette & Washington Counties are welcome to register for the class. The 50+ hours of classes will be held at the Washington County Expo Event Center at 1305 East Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833.

Details of  field trips for on-site learning will be announced in class.  The  Master Gardener Handbook,  compiled by the Texas Master Gardener Association, is included in the $200 registration fee.  You may register online below or contact the Washington County Extension office at (979) 277-6262 for more information.

Class size is limited to 25.

For more information about the Master Gardener Program and to apply for the class,  HERE

Flyer for Training Class

 

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Lunch & Learn – Fayette County

March 15, 2023 by Mary Ellen Holub

Registration: 11:50 – 12:05 p.m.Texas Master Gardener Logo
Presentation: 12:05 – 12:50 p.m.

Presentation:   How I built my Backyard Greenhouse – Mike Lannou

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Tagged With: CEU, Greenhouses, Lunch N Learn

Plant Picturepages by Aggie Horticulture

February 28, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

LogoSometimes, the answer is just knowing where to look;  and someitimes, a picutre is just what you need to answer the question.   With the help of many collaborators, Aggie Horticulture assembled a few theme-oriented searchable databases for use in their classes and for the public to use and enjoy.  If you have not checked out Aggie Horticulture’s Plant Picturepages, the link is below.  Find the information you need in pictures or just enjoy the many horticulature related sites and photos.

Plant Picturepages

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Fruit, Greenhouses, LandscapeDesign, Pollinators, Vegetables, Wildflowers

Online Horticulture Learning Could Never be Easier

November 20, 2020 by cmschweikhardt

 

LogoSo many online horticulture learning opportunities you don’t know where to start?  This guide can get you started learning from horticulture experts.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recorded many of their programs for viewing on your own schedule.  These recorded presentations are free to the public.

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association members may claim Continuing Education Units (CEU) for these all AgriLife programs that pertain to gardening and horticulture; live or recorded.  Just watch the presentation and record your time as CEU.  BMGA members, remember to get your CEU credits recorded by December 31, 2020 to apply those hours to your re-certification requirement.  For 2020, you need 6 CEU credits.

Below are links to some of these programs to start learning from our Aggie experts.

Gulf Coast Gardening Online Series
There are 22 videos for more than 24 hours of learning. Topics include:

Young Tree Care – Video  #5
Earth Kind Pest Disease & Weed Control – Video #10
Texas Superstar Plants – Video #19

Horticulture & Gardening Webinar Series with David Rodriguez, County Extension Horticulture Agent, Bexar County
There are currently 17 of these recorded sessions for more than 13 hours of education. Topics include:

Getting Your Lawn and Landscape Ready for Summer Heat – Video #9
Tomato Basics 101 – Video #13
Butterfly Gardening – Nectar Plants – Video #5

Aggie Horticulture Facebook Live Recordings
There are 55 horticulture recorded events. Wow!  You do not need a Facebook account to watch.  Topics include:

Homeowner Greenhouses- Video #41
Transitioning to a Fall Garden, Two Parts – Video #40 & #45
Toys for Vegetable Gardening – Video #50
Fall Blooming Flowers & Biennials Planted in Fall – Video #51
Growing Blueberries in Containers – Video 18

 

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: CEU, Disease, Earth-Kind, Fruit, Greenhouses, Herbs, Lawns, Pests, Seminar, TexasSuperstars, Trees, Vegetables

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