Williamson County Master Gardeners
“In the News”
Robber Flies are good insects to have in the garden. Click this link to learn more https://txmg-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/williamson/files/Robber-Flies-Good-Insects-in-the-Garden-June-2018.pdf
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Master Gardener Monthly Meeting, July 9th: Summertime Ailments and Herbs That Soothe Them
Speaker: Jenny Perez, Educational Coordinator for the American Botanical Council.
Topic: “Summertime Ailments and Herbs That Soothe Them”
Jenny Perez directs the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) internship program for dietetic and pharmacy students and assists with member research and community outreach. She has over 10 years of experience in herbal education and sustainable horticulture. In her work, she promotes community immunity by reconnecting people with the practical and therapeutic uses of plants in their everyday lives to promote health and achieve wellness.
A social time with finger foods will begin at 6:30pm with the presentation starting at 7:00pm and concluding at 8:00pm. The event is open to the public and there is no charge. The program will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Training room, located at 3151 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown.
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For more information, please email williamsonhelpdesk@agnet.tamu.edu or call 512-943-3300.
Demonstration Gardens
Visit our Demonstration Gardens at the Williamson County Extension Office at 3151 SE Innerloop Road, Georgetown, Texas to see examples of research based horticulture techniques. Click here for our location on Google Maps
Master Gardeners are usually working in the vegetable garden area on Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 -11:30 (weather permitting) and are available to answer your questions. 
Our demonstration gardens include raised bed and row vegetable gardens, a container garden, a rose garden, a drought tolerant garden, a herb garden, a fruit tree area, and a keyhole garden.
Demonstration Garden Blog
June 2018 Garden Harvest Report
Williamson County Master Gardener Vegetable Demonstration Garden, Georgetown: Reported monthly fresh produce: 965.3 pounds Reported monthly donated items: 5 pounds Year-to-date fresh produce: 1,635.49 pounds Year-to-date donated items: 510.9 pounds Measured rainfall for June 1-30 is: 2.48 inches Year-to-date rainfall: 9.769 inches Operation Liberty Hill Gardens, Liberty Hill: Reported monthly fresh produce: 204.5 pounds Reported monthly donated items: 0 pounds Year-to-date fresh produce: 334.5 pounds Year-to-date donated items: 0 pounds Round Rock Area Serving Center Gardens, Round Rock: Reported monthly fresh produce: 854.5 pounds Reported monthly donated items:… Read More →
June 26 Garden Photos
Click on any image to enlarge it Container Garden Herb Garden Peppers Squash Vacuuming Bugs Vegetables
Harvest totals for WCMG Demonstration Garden May 1-31, 2018
Harvest totals for WCMG Demonstration Garden May 1-31, 2018 Fresh produce: 357.5 pounds Donated potatoes: 15 pounds Canned/nonperishable donations: 51 pounds Monthly total: 423.5 pounds Measured rainfall for May 1-31 is: 1.45 inches Total rainfall for 2018 to date: 7.289 inches
