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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
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
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
Fort Bend County – Landscape Success Series: Winter Protection
OnlinePart eight of an eight-part series: With the past few terrible winters, we all had to scramble to protect our plants. In this class, we will learn some tips and tricks to prepare before the freeze hits. Register in advance to watch via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuhqzkrEtb0FTeD0pyOMtgPMwGcM91R
ADVANCED TRAINING: Compost *FULL*
Fort Bend - AgriLife Extension Services 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesCompost has many positive benefits when used in our gardens and landscapes. Most people try what they think is composting but often end up with trash piles. This training is meant to help explain the correct way to home compost as well as the added benefits of its usage in the garden. It will include... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own Fruit Trees
1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 1330 Band Road, RosenbergREGISTER HERE **THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT** You must sign up to receive the recording! Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will hold their 24h annual Fruit Tree Sale from 9 a.m.-noon (or until sold out) on Saturday, Feb 10, in Barn H at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 Texas 36 in Rosenberg. The sale... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own – Creating Healthy Garden Soil
1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 1330 Band Road, RosenbergLearn the basics on how to “supercharge” your soil, helping you minimize environmental, pest, and disease pressure on plants and to maximize your harvest yields. Topics include soil structure, testing and analysis, and a multitude of ways to enrich your garden soil. REGISTER HERE **THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT** You must sign up to receive... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Grow Your Own – Warm Season Vegetables & Herbs
1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 1330 Band Road, RosenbergLearn how to plan and maintain your spring and summer garden and how to select vegetables that do well in Fort Bend County. Growing vegetables in containers or small spaces will be covered, as well as the basics of drip and sprinkler system irrigation methods. REGISTER HERE **THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT** You must register... Read More →