Education Hours
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Flowering Plants for 4 Seasons
OnlinePart three of an eight-part series: We will discuss how to add color for each season so the home gardener will have something blooming throughout the year. We will cover Texas Superstar Plants as well. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcOqgrjwqGd2rhVkvKUmvwjrsvfL1qxUe
San Jacinto County – All About Mushrooms
Shepherd Community Center 10251 TX-150,, ShepherdImagine having a selection of fresh mushrooms you can harvest in your garden! Come and hear why gardeners and foodies are getting all the excitement about growing mushrooms. Jane English, garden enthusiast and artist, will demonstrate how grow mushrooms yourself in a straw bale in warm weather or inoculate a log or in cooler weather.... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Series: Setting Up Raised Beds/Planters
Bud O'Shieles Community Center 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesPart four of a six-part series: Learn about the pros and cons of using different materials to make raised beds, set up considerations and maintenance. Planters including pots will also be covered. Register online: https://fortbend.agrilife.org/grow-your-own/ or call 281-633-7029. Class will be held at: Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Irrigation Basics
OnlinePart four of an eight-part series: This class will discuss various types of irrigation methods for home landscapes; basic troubleshooting as well as water requirements for plantings. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdeyqqTojH9wiReCvvQfVhSLhtc6BOlWR
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Weed & Nutrient Management
OnlinePart five of an eight-part series: Weeds are a perennial problem for home landscapes. We will learn how to identify and manage weeds in our home landscapes. We will also cover the basics of nutrient requirements for landscape plants. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAld-uvpj4oH9yXxo8Ib0JWAAMkIujeWKX2
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Series: Cool Seasons Vegetables & Herbs
Bud O'Shieles Community Center 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesPart five of a six-part series: Should you sow seeds or buy transplants? How about herbs? Learn about choosing the right vegetables for fall and early winter. Register online: https://fortbend.agrilife.org/grow-your-own/ or call 281-633-7029. Class will be held at: Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Milam County – Tree Stewardship
Rockdale (TX) Patterson Center 609 Mill Avenue, Rockdale, TX, United StatesThe Little River Basin Master Gardener Association (Milam County) is hosting a tree program on Wednesday, August 16th, 6:00 pm, at the Patterson Center, 609 Mill Avenue, Rockdale, TX. Camille Wiseman, a woodland ecologist for Texas A&M Forest Service, will offer a wealth of information on general tree care -- selection, pruning, and health --... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Trees for Small Landscapes
OnlinePart six of an eight-part series: Do you have a small yard? No worries – we will talk about small ornamental trees that you can plant both in your front and back yards when space is an issue. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckcOusrzwtE9Tdq3acBTGytxQ7SW--_qp9
Concho Valley – Fall Landscaping Symposium
Texas A&M Research and Extension Center - San Angelo 7887 N US Hwy 87, San AngeloJoin us for a fun day of learning! Speakers from around the state will present on a variety of topics for home gardeners and landscapers. Learn about native plants, succulents, hobby greenhouses, landscape design, and integrated pest management. Cost includes lunch and refreshments.
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Series: Composting
Bud O'Shieles Community Center 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesPart six of a six-part series: Making your own compost can be a fun and rewarding activity. There are many advantages to making compost, including a healthier garden and less yard waste going to a landfill. Learn how you can easily make your own compost using items from your kitchen, yard, and gardens. Register... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Fall is for Planting
OnlinePart seven of an eight-part series: Fall is a great time to plant so the plants or trees will have sufficient time to establish roots before the cold weather sets in. We will cover the best practices to get most out of your fall planting. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItd-qgqTItH9Ufbz2eoPS8lXPK8SBQi4wh
Victoria County – Smart Gardening Symposium
Victoria Educational Gardens Pavilion 283 Bachelor Dr., Victoria, TX, United StatesVictoria County Master Gardener Association will hold its 2023 Smart Gardening Symposium Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Emphasis will be on topics of working with nature in the garden. There will be four speakers. The event will be held at VEG Pavilion, 283 Bachelor Dr., across from the Victoria Regional Airport control tower. Lunch,... Read More →