The 34th Annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference is truly a regional program. There is something for everyone, backyard to commercial.
Registration through AgriLife Conference Services at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/FortBend or by phone: 979-845-2604.
Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00
Program: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Lunch is included.
Washington County 2019 Lunch-N-Learn Series. These gardening presentations are Free to the public. Light refreshments are provided or bring your own lunch.
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Board Meeting: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Social Time: 10:00-10:30 a.m.
General Session: 10:30-12:00
Presentation: The BMGA annual Awards Program and pot luck lunch. Trainees from the new 2019 Master Gardener Training Class are invited to attend as well.
Pre-Order fruit tree form: 2019 BMGA Fruit Tree Sale Order Form.
Do you have or want a fruit tree, and have questions on how to get it to produce fruit? Here is your chance to answer those questions and learn what is needed to have a successful and enjoyable experience. This program will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Winedale Historical Complex, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History located at 3738 FM2714, Winedale, Texas; 4 miles from Round Top.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Winedale Historical Complex have collaborated to put an excellent demonstration orchard in place on the grounds. This orchard has been a great asset to assist in demonstrating successful management of backyard, small-scale, sustainable, low-input orchards for homeowners interested in fruit tree production as an option for their property.
Speakers for the program will be Horticulture experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension with emphasis on home and small-scale commercial orchard production. As long as the weather cooperates, the agenda for the day will include hands-on activities to demonstrate best management practices as they relate to fruit trees in the demonstration orchard.
This program is a multi-county effort lead by County Extension Agents in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. The registration fee is $20 per person and includes program proceedings as well as light snacks and refreshments. Registration will begin at 1:00pm and the program will follow with an anticipated conclusion close to 5:00pm. Participants who hold a private, commercial, or non-commercial pesticide applicators license will receive two (2) hours of continuing education in the general category.
As an added bonus during the training, the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will have a pre-order sale for fruit trees. Order forms are available at this program and online at 2019 BMGA Fruit Tree Sale Order Form. The pre-order fruit tree sale will offer a variety of reasonably priced fruit trees that are specially selected to fit the growing environment in South Central Texas. Once the orders have been placed, Master Gardeners in each county will coordinate pick-up locations in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. The date for pick-up and payment will be determined and details will be sent to those who place orders in advance or at the Fruit Tree Program. You may also email your pre-order form to koehlercp@sbcglobal.net.
For additional information or to register for the Fruit Tree Program please contact your local County Extension Office in Austin County, (979-865-2072), Colorado County (979-732-2082), Fayette County, (979-968-5831) or Washington County, (979-277-6212).
To learn more about the Winedale Historical Complex or to see additional directions please visit http://www.winedale.org. As a reminder, this is an open aired facility so please dress accordingly and plan for the weather.
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Assocation, serving Washington, Fayette, Colorado and Austin Counties, is hosting two open houses the first week in January 2019. Cerfified Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about the Master Gardener Program and how they serve the community by assisting the area’s AgriLife Extension Agents in educating the public about gardening. The Master Gardeners will accept applciations for the 2019 intensive training class which is required to acheive Master Gardener cerfitification. The series of classes start January 17, 2019 and run through April 25, 2019 in La Grange.
The series of classes taught by experts in various area of horticulture consist of both class room instruction and field trips. Instruction consists of fact-based non-biased information about horticulture. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is the sponsor of the Master Gardener Program in Texas and provides many of the expert instructors and resources for the training class.
Come find out more about whether the Master Gardener Training is for you by joining us at either the open house in Brenham on January 8, 2019 or in La Grange on January 1o, 2019
8:30 Board Meeting
10:00 Social Time
10:30 – 12:00 Meeting & Program
Program: Faye Beery will present on Citrus Diseases.
This event is sponsored by the Washington County Extension Horticulture Committee
Monday, November 26, 2018 – Entries are due before 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 – Pecan Cracking – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 29, 2018 – Pecan Judging – 9:00 a.m.
Nita Tiemann and Carol Daniels will present on Hypertufa
1 hour CEU credit for Master Gardeners
Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility
1st Tuesday of February-May & September-November
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Washington County are pleased to present the 2018 “Lunch-N-Learn” series to be hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, February-May & September-November. The series boasts topics related horticulture with the homeowner and backyard gardener in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. As we see spring on the horizon this will be a great opportunity to begin thinking about plans for spring gardening, composting, microgreens, and much more!
Program registration will begin at 11:50am with the program beginning at 12:05pm and concluding at 12:55pm. At the conclusion of each session the speaker and our Washington County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.
The Lunch-N-Learn Sessions will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Road in Brenham. All Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn programs are free to the public and you are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink. Light refreshments will be available courtesy of the wonderful Master Gardener Hospitality Committee!
February 6th – Vegetable Container Gardening
March 6th – Irrigation
April 3rd – Plant Diseases
May 1st – Ants, Ants, Ants
September 4th – Wildflowers
October 2nd – Trees
November 6th – Moles & Gophers
The Master Gardener Program is a state-wide volunteer development program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural project. Bluebonnet Master Gardeners serve Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties and have project gardens in each of the four counties. Classes to become a Master Gardener begin every January and meet weekly through April. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener or would like additional information about the class be sure to give us a call or ask one of our Master Gardeners at the Lunch-N-Learn programs!
For more information, contact the Washington County Extension Service at (979) 277-6212 or visit the Washington County Extension Service website at http://washington.agrilife.org/ag/master-gardeners-lunch-n-learn/ Be sure to check out the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association and Washington County AgriLife Extension on Facebook also! Miss one of the Lunch-N-Learn sessions? Check out our website for the publications for each session! http://washington.agrilife.org
Pre-Order fruit trees. Click for the
2019 BMGA Fruit Tree Sale Order Form.
Do you have or want a fruit tree, and have questions on how to get it to produce fruit? Here is your chance to answer those questions and learn what is needed to have a successful and enjoyable experience. This program will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Winedale Historical Complex, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History located at 3738 FM2714, Winedale, Texas; 4 miles from Round Top.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Winedale Historical Complex have collaborated to put an excellent demonstration orchard in place on the grounds. This orchard has been a great asset to assist in demonstrating successful management of backyard, small-scale, sustainable, low-input orchards for homeowners interested in fruit tree production as an option for their property.
Speakers for the program will be Horticulture experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension with emphasis on home and small-scale commercial orchard production. As long as the weather cooperates, the agenda for the day will include hands-on activities to demonstrate best management practices as they relate to fruit trees in the demonstration orchard.
This program is a multi-county effort lead by County Extension Agents in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. The registration fee is $20 per person and includes program proceedings as well as light snacks and refreshments. Registration will begin at 1:00pm and the program will follow with an anticipated conclusion close to 5:00pm. Participants who hold a private, commercial, or non-commercial pesticide applicators license will receive two (2) hours of continuing education in the general category.
As an added bonus during the training, the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will have a pre-order sale for fruit trees. Order forms will be available at this program and online at 2019 BMGA Fruit Tree Sale Order Form. The pre-order fruit tree sale will offer a variety of reasonably priced fruit trees that are specially selected to fit the growing environment in South Central Texas. Once the orders have been placed, Master Gardeners in each county will coordinate pick-up locations in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. The date for pick-up and payment will be determined and details will be sent to those who place orders in advance or at the Fruit Tree Program.
Please email the order form to Charlene Koehler at koehlercp@sbcglobal.net or bring your order form to the seminar. Payment will be due at the time of tree pick-up.
For additional information or to register for the Fruit Tree Program please contact your local County Extension Office in Austin County, (979-865-2072), Colorado County (979-732-2082), Fayette County, (979-968-5831) or Washington County, (979-277-6212).
To learn more about the Winedale Historical Complex or to see additional directions please visit http://www.winedale.org. As a reminder, this is an open aired facility so please dress accordingly and plan for the weather.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host its popular annual Fruit Tree Seminar in Winedale on January 11, 2019.
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its fruit tree sale in conjunction with this seminar.
8:30 Board Meeting
10:00 Social Time
10:30 – 12:00 Meeting & Program
Program: Mary Jane Moore will present on Plant Propagation.
The Master Gardener Specialist Program’s purpose is to provide advanced training whereby certified Master Gardeners can obtain specialization in areas that support or expand designed programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Applicants must posses a current Master Gardener certification.
Description & Application for Greenhouse Management Training.
Location: City of New Braunfels Civic Convention Center, 375 South Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Date: Monday, October 15th (1 pm to 5 pm) & Tuesday October 16th (8am to 4:15)
Taste of Texas Fruit Reception, Monday 5:30-7:30 pm, sponsored by the Texas Fruit Growers Association
Pesticide CEU’s: 3 general ag. offered
Updated Program Details: https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/2018/09/10/2018-texas-fruit-conference-program/
Registration Website: http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/fruit/
Registration by Phone: (979) 845-2604
Registration Fee Online or Phone through October 11th is $75.00. Walk-up registration on 10/15 is $85 per person.
Book hotels now to get the group rate Deadline 9/28: https://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Texas%20A%26M%20University%20Fruit%20Conference%5ESATNB%60TAMTAMA%7CTAMTAMB%6099.00%60USD%60false%604%60;SATBF%60TAMTAMA%7CTAMTAMB%6079.00%60USD%60false%604%6010/14/18%6010/17/18%609/28/18&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
Questions and Information: 979-862-1218
We hope you join us in New Braunfels!
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts the Lunch & Learn.
Wiggle your way to healthier plants with worms, the hardest working gardeners around! These tireless eater transform organic trash into a soil rich in nutrients. Worm composting is small enough to keep on a balcony, patio or on a porch, so its ideal if you don’t have much outside space
Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility
1st Tuesday of February-May & September-November
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Washington County are pleased to present the 2018 “Lunch-N-Learn” series to be hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, February-May & September-November. The series boasts topics related horticulture with the homeowner and backyard gardener in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. As we see spring on the horizon this will be a great opportunity to begin thinking about plans for spring gardening, composting, microgreens, and much more!
Program registration will begin at 11:50am with the program beginning at 12:05pm and concluding at 12:55pm. At the conclusion of each session the speaker and our Washington County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.
The Lunch-N-Learn Sessions will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Road in Brenham. All Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn programs are free to the public and you are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink. Light refreshments will be available courtesy of the wonderful Master Gardener Hospitality Committee!
February 6th – Vegetable Container Gardening
March 6th – Irrigation
April 3rd – Plant Diseases
May 1st – Ants, Ants, Ants
September 4th – Wildflowers
October 2nd – Trees
November 6th – Moles & Gophers
The Master Gardener Program is a state-wide volunteer development program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural project. Bluebonnet Master Gardeners serve Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties and have project gardens in each of the four counties. Classes to become a Master Gardener begin every January and meet weekly through April. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener or would like additional information about the class be sure to give us a call or ask one of our Master Gardeners at the Lunch-N-Learn programs!
For more information, contact the Washington County Extension Service at (979) 277-6212 or visit the Washington County Extension Service website at http://washington.agrilife.org/ag/master-gardeners-lunch-n-learn/ Be sure to check out the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association and Washington County AgriLife Extension on Facebook also! Miss one of the Lunch-N-Learn sessions? Check out our website for the publications for each session! http://washington.agrilife.org
MEETING LOCATION CHANGED TO SENS ACTIVITY CENTER.
8:30 Board Meeting
10:00 Social Time
10:30 – 12:00 Meeting & Program
Program: First Detector: Introduction to the National Plant Diagnostic Network by BMGA Member Faye Beery.
Early Bird Discount!! $135.00 by August 1, 2018
Landscape Design Course I – 2018
Landscape Design Course Flyer
Landscape Design Class Flyer
Master Gardeners can earn a Landscape Design Steward certificate for attending all four sessions of the Landscape Design Study Course.
Registration 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Program 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Drinks & Refreshments Included
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts the Lunch & Learn.
Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility
1st Tuesday of February-May & September-November
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Washington County are pleased to present the 2018 “Lunch-N-Learn” series to be hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, February-May & September-November. The series boasts topics related horticulture with the homeowner and backyard gardener in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. As we see spring on the horizon this will be a great opportunity to begin thinking about plans for spring gardening, composting, microgreens, and much more!
Program registration will begin at 11:50am with the program beginning at 12:05pm and concluding at 12:55pm. At the conclusion of each session the speaker and our Washington County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.
The Lunch-N-Learn Sessions will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Road in Brenham. All Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn programs are free to the public and you are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink. Light refreshments will be available courtesy of the wonderful Master Gardener Hospitality Committee!
February 6th – Vegetable Container Gardening
March 6th – Irrigation
April 3rd – Plant Diseases
May 1st – Ants, Ants, Ants
September 4th – Wildflowers
October 2nd – Trees
November 6th – Moles & Gophers
The Master Gardener Program is a state-wide volunteer development program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural project. Bluebonnet Master Gardeners serve Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties and have project gardens in each of the four counties. Classes to become a Master Gardener begin every January and meet weekly through April. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener or would like additional information about the class be sure to give us a call or ask one of our Master Gardeners at the Lunch-N-Learn programs!
For more information, contact the Washington County Extension Service at (979) 277-6212 or visit the Washington County Extension Service website at http://washington.agrilife.org/ag/master-gardeners-lunch-n-learn/ Be sure to check out the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association and Washington County AgriLife Extension on Facebook also! Miss one of the Lunch-N-Learn sessions? Check out our website for the publications for each session! http://washington.agrilife.org
No Board Meeting
10:00 Social Time
1030 – 12:00 Meeting & Program
Program: Garry Kroeger and Pete Smith will discuss the BMGA Demonstration Garden with a wrap-up in Sens Center.
8:30 Board Meeting
10:00 Social Time
10:30 – 12:00 Meeting & Program
Program: Jayla Fry, Texas Master Gardener Program Coordinator, will speak about the Texas Master Gardener Program.
