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Preservation Tips Herbs & Vegetables Lunch N Learn Austin County

March 8, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Registration:  11:50 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Program: 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m.

Tagged With: CEU, Herbs, LunchandLearn, Seminar, Vegetables

Herbs Lunch N Learn Austin County

March 8, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Registration:  11:50 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Program: 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m.

Tagged With: CEU, Herbs, Seminar

Rain Water Harvesting Lunch N Learn – Austin County

March 8, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Registration:  11:50 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Program: 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m.

Tagged With: CEU, RainwaterHarvesting, Seminar

Lunch N Learn Series – Austin County

March 8, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CEU, Herbs, RainwaterHarvesting, Seminar, Vegetables

CEU- Invasive Jumping & Hammerhead Worm Workshop-Virtual

February 18, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 11 am-11:45.

Ashley Morgan-Olvera is inviting you to Invasive Jumping & Hammerhead Worm Workshop

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Tagged With: CEU, Pests, Seminar

30th Annual Watson Gulf Coast Field Day

January 20, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Tagged With: Seminar

Small Farms & Vegetable Conference – 2022

January 20, 2022 by cmschweikhardt

Tagged With: CEU, Lawns, Pests, Pollinators, Seminar, Vegetables

2022 Master Gardener Training Class Announced

September 21, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Assocation is pleased to announce that its 2022 Master Gardener training classes begin January 13 in Bellville, Texas.  Registration is now open.

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The series consists of 50 hours of training held every Thursday until April 21, 2022 (Two classes will be on Wednesday February 16th and April 6th).  Master Gardener Faye  Beery of Bellville is the coordinator of the 2022 training program.  Ms. Beery was certfiied as a Master Gardener in 2012 and coordinated several training classes in Austin County.  The BMGA  class is designed for trainees from any of the four Bluebonnet Master Gardener counties of Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides the training material and many of the expert horticulture and related speakers used by Master Gardener programs statewide.

This is a unique opportunity for individuals who are interested in horticulture and serving their community. Master Gardeners are trained in all facets of horticulture such as plant & soil science, entomology, plant pathology, fruit and vegetable gardening, and much more. Upon completion of their training, Master Gardeners will be required to give at least 50 hours of volunteer service time in their local community in order to receive the title of “Master Gardener”.

An Open House is scheduled January 6, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E. Wendt St., Bellville Texas 77418.  for anyone interested in learning more about the program. This event will provide a great opportunity to visit with current Master Gardeners, learn about projects in each of the counties, and enjoy a few Master Gardener goodies.

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: CertificationClass, Seminar

BMGA Chapter Meeting – Brenham

August 1, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Board Meeting:  8:30 – 10:00Texas Master Gardener Logo
Social: 10:00 – 10:30
Program: 10:30 – 12:00

Program:  Gary Scardino, BMGA Garden Chair

Members may bring snacks to this meeting.

 

Tagged With: CEU, Seminar

Chapter Meeting – Sens Center

July 23, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Board Meeting:  8:30 – 10:00Texas Master Gardener Logo
Social: 10:00 – 10:30
Program: 10:30 – 12:00

Program:  Bringing new plant varieties to market.
Presented by: Paul Winski, Harris County Horticualture Extension Agent

Members may bring snacks to this meeting.

Tagged With: CEU, Seminar

2021 Fall Horticulture Seminar

July 8, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Please join Texas A&M Agrilfe Extension Service August 27, 2021 for the Fall Horticulature Seminar, hosted by Texas A&M Agrilfe Extension Service for Austin County.  Topics, which will be presented by AgriLife Extentions Agent Robert “Skip” Richter and Specialists Tim Hartmann, Ph.D and Monte Nesbitt, Ph.D  include:

Planting Fall Vegetables
Fruit Tree Care and Maintenance
Citrus Tree Care and Maintance
Prepping Plants for Freezes

RSVP HERE by August 25, 2021  or call 979-865-2072.

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: CEU, Citrus, Earth-Kind, Fruit, Seminar, Trees, Vegetables

Lunch & Learn Series: Roses – Purchase to Pruning

June 23, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Presenter Mike Shoup may be best know for  openning the Antique Rose Emporium in Independance, Texas in 1984.  He will present this program about Roses – Purchase to Pruning.

Learn more about Mike Shoup.

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Tagged With: CEU, LunchandLearn, Seminar

Lunch & Learn Series: Trees – Recover, Pruning and More

June 23, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

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Tagged With: CEU, LunchandLearn, Seminar, Trees

Lunch & Learn Series-Wildflowers

June 23, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

John Thomas formed Wildseed Farm in 1983 and has over 1,500 acreas in Texas dedcated to wildflower production.  He is consider one of the nation’s experts on wildflower.  John will be the presenter for this program.

Learn more about John Thomas.

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Tagged With: CEU, Seminar, Wildflowers

2021 Virtual Advanced Training in Rainwater Harvesting

March 31, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Rainwater Harvesting

 

 

 

 

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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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Advanced Training, CEU, RainwaterHarvesting, Seminar

Texas Master Gardener Association Virtual 2021 Conference

March 17, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

TMGA Virtual Conference May 18-19, 2021

The 2021 Virtual Texas Master Gardener Conference is open for registration!

The 2021 Texas Master Gardener State Conference will be held virtually this year on May 18-19, 2021. The leadership workshop will be on May 17, 2021.

Join a virtual walk-through of Texas gardens and an amazing line-up of inspirational speakers ready to share their favorite topics in horticulture.

See the Agenda & speaker’s bios

The conference offers continuing education hours for Master Gardeners including three keynote presentations, twenty-four breakout sessions, and four virtual tours.

The conference is also time to celebrate the Search for Excellence Awards and the incredible achievements our volunteers are accomplishing in education across the state.

Please visit https://txmg.org/2021-virtual-conference to learn more and to register for the conference.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from many of our AgriLife Extension Horticulturists and Specialists as well as many public experts.

Some things you can expect at this year’s conference:

  • Skilled speakers
  • Leadership training (additional half day at minimal cost)
  • Virtual Tours
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Directors meeting
  • Agents meeting
  • Conference t-shirt option

Master Gardener General Conference     $50.00
Master Gardener Leadership Workshop $25.00

We look forward to hosting this virtual conference. Because of the virtual aspect, diligent explanation has gone into the registration and participation process. Please carefully read all correspondence associated with the conference so that you have a positive virtual experience. If you have any questions, please contact txmastergardeners21@gmail.com.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CEU, Seminar, TexasSuperstars

Pollinator Citizen Science Project Opens Again March 22, 2021

March 6, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Logo with butterflyMaster Volunteers, a group that includes Master Gardeners, contributed 7434 observations to the Pollinator Citizen Science Project according to the last updated summary on December 21, 2020.  Based on data collected in the project so far, the most visited plant by honey bees was Melochia tomentosa, also known as Teabush or Pyramid Bush.  For more information about this Texas native pollinator plant, visit the USDA Plant Database or the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center website 

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Melochia tomentosa, also known as Teabush or Pyramid Bush

The purpose of the project is to use citizen scientists to determine the attractiveness of different commercially available ornamentals (annuals or perennials) to different groups of pollinators in the Southern USA, namely Texas and Oklahoma.

Due to popular demand and great results from 2020 and 2019, Pollinator Citizen Science Project is launching yet again this year.  The required training and quiz start online on-demand Monday March 22, 2021, accessible through the project page. The training will be similar to last year, with some added training on plant identification (offered by Dr. Vikram Baliga from Texas Tech University).  There will also be a live Q&A session later that week to answer any questions citizen scientists may have related to the project.

As before, BMGA members may recieve CEU credit for the training and volunteer hour credit for the time collecting and submitting data to the project.  This is a true citizen science project allowing ordinary citizens to make a  contribution that matters to the horticulture of our state.

When: Mar 25, 2021 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 
https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqc-2rqzkvGdfxKLO8vgAuj9ulTtgO3FiL

Results for  2020
Result for 2019

Many congratulations to the Project Team:

  • Dr. Mike Merchant, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Mr. Erfan Vafaie, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Dr. Eric Rebek, Oklahoma State University
  • Dr. Adam Mitchell, Tarleton State University
  • Dr. Scott Longing, Texas Tech University
  • Dr. Vikram Baliga, Texas Tech University

 

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: CEU, Pollinators, Seminar

Cultivate! Earth Friendly Gardening & Landscaping

February 28, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Bexar County Master Gardeners will host CULTIVATE!, its semi-annual educational seminar with 7 different gardening topics offered free and online. Each workshop is an hour long and full of great gardening information.  Join them for one or all seven! For workshop descriptions, and all the details go to  https://bexarmg.org/cultivate-sessions/

Our workshops this spring:

Succulents with MG Stephanie Jones

Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs for Your Landscape with MG Lynn Cox

Growing Vegetables in Bexar County with David Rodriguez Bexar County Extension Agent-Horticulture

After the Big Freeze…What to do in your Garden (Special session with David Rodriguez)

Gardening Begins with the Soil with MG Bill Swantner

Spring into Texas Superstar Annuals with MG Lynn Cox

Shady Characters in the Garden with MG Lynn Cox

Tagged With: LandscapeDesign, Seminar, Vegetables

Cultivate! Earth Friendly Gardening & Landscaping

February 28, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

Bexar County Master Gardeners will host CULTIVATE!, its semi-annual educational seminar with 7 different gardening topics offered free and online. Each workshop is an hour long and full of great gardening information.  Join them for one or all seven! For workshop descriptions, and all the details go to  https://bexarmg.org/cultivate-sessions/

Our workshops this spring:

Succulents with MG Stephanie Jones

Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs for Your Landscape with MG Lynn Cox

Growing Vegetables in Bexar County with David Rodriguez Bexar County Extension Agent-Horticulture

After the Big Freeze…What to do in your Garden (Special session with David Rodriguez)

Gardening Begins with the Soil with MG Bill Swantner

Spring into Texas Superstar Annuals with MG Lynn Cox

Shady Characters in the Garden with MG Lynn Cox

Tagged With: LandscapeDesign, Seminar, Vegetables

Multi-County New Landowner Program: Trees, Pecans, Grapes for Small Acreages

February 28, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

September 17, 2021

Austin County
Map and directions provided prior to each monthly meeting.

Tagged With: CEU, Fruit, Seminar, Trees

Online Chapter Meeting – Texas Tough Roses

January 5, 2021 by cmschweikhardt

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ONLINE TEAMS MEETING

Date:            Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Time:           10:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.

Format:       Online Microsoft Teams meeting

Topic:          Texas Tough Roses

Presenter:   Suzanne Gilbert-President, Houston Rose Society

General BMGA business meeting to follow.

BMGA members will receive an email with the link to the meeting.  Be sure to check your “junk” or “SPAM” folders if you do not see the email in your Inbox

 

Tagged With: CEU, Seminar

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: Uncategorized Tagged With: CEU, Disease, Earth-Kind, Fruit, Greenhouses, Herbs, Lawns, LunchandLearn, Pests, Seminar, TexasSuperstars, Trees, Vegetables

Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Series – September 2020

September 12, 2020 by cmschweikhardt

Lunch & Learn

Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Series – September 2020

Join Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck for their Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Webinar Series.  Learn about your landscape and vegetable gardening.   To join, click link below and put in the meeting id and passcode at the date and time of the presentation.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time

Click Here to Join

Meeting ID: 990 2593 9574
Passcode: Garden2020

September 16: Where do Insects Go When it Rains?
September 23: September is Butterfly Month!
September 30: Dragonfly Watching

 

Filed Under: Other Tagged With: CEU, Seminar

Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Series

August 6, 2020 by cmschweikhardt

Lunch & Learn

Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Series – August 2020

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time
Join Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck for their Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Webinar Series.  Learn about your landscape and vegetable gardening.   To join, click the link below and put in the meeting ID and Passcode at the date and time of the presentation.
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 990 2593 9574
Passcode: Garden2020
Schedule:
August 11: Tomato 101: Growing Basics
August 12: Pests of Tomatoes
August 18: Lawn 101: Turfgrass Basics
August 19: Lawn 101: Turfgrass Pests
August 25: Growing a Fall & Winter Vegetable Garden
August 26: Managing Cool Weather Fall Veggie Pests
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time
For more information, contact David Rodriguez,  dhrodriguez@ag.tamu.edu

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CEU, Lawns, Seminar, Vegetables

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