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TEXAS MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION 2010 DIRECTORS MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Friday, April 8th, Marshall, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the OMNI
*Horticulture/Forest Sci Bldg#1506 Parking lot #74 off Olsen St.
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New Earth-Kind ™Roses for 2010 As promised, here is the press release and photographs highlighting the new Earth-Kind roses for 2010. They are on the ag communications web site at this link: http://agnews.tamu.edu/showstory.php?id=1741 . Under the photos, you can click on View All Media/Resolutions for the name of the cultivar featured in each picture, photo credits, and high resolution images.
I want to thank Mike Jackson for writing the press release, and Mark Chamblee for providing the pictures. Many years of testing are required before we designate a rose as Earth-Kind, so now let's tell everyone in Texas how successful they can be with the two newest Earth-Kind roses: Cecile Brunner and Reve d'Or! Sincerely, Steve George
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 SFA to Host Native Plant Conference
The Stephen F. Austin State University Pineywoods Native Plant Center is once again proud to host the 5th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference June 2-5 in historic Nacogdoches, Texas. The conference will be held on the beautiful SFA campus which is home to the Mast Arboretum, the Ruby Mize Azalea Garden, as well as the 40-acre Pineywoods Native Plant Center.
Come join a unique blend of naturalists, horticulturists, nurserymen, landscapers, and gardeners to hear talks ranging from green roofs to landscape design and native azaleas. Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy unique local flora from a choice of guided tours as well as educational workshops. Mark your calendar and go to http://arboretum.sfasu.edu
for the registration and the conference agenda.
For more information contact Dawn Stover at 936-468-4404 or dparish@sfasu.edu
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May 14 - EDIBLE SCHOOL GARDEN Teacher Training - San Juan - Junior Master Gardening  San Juan Community Center 509 E. Earling Road (Nolana Loop extension) San Juan, Texas 78589 $45.00 includes Curriculum and Lunch Class space is limited! Call our office at 956/383-1026 to register or fax registration form to 956/383-1735. $45.00 includes Curriculum and Lunch Registration Deadline: May 4, 2010 by noon Registration and Information
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 September 27 October 1, 2010 Master Volunteer Entomology Specialist Training Texas AgriLife Extension Service Bexar County Office, San Antonio, TX
Get immersed in the wonderful world of insects this week, and come out feeling like a true entomologist. Meet others like you, who have a passion for bugs! Topics will include: Ento 101, Integrated Pest Management, Beneficials, Spiders, Urban Pests, Insect Photography, Veggie Pests, Landscape & Ornamental Pests, Invasives, and much more!Hosted by Molly Keck, Extension Program Specialist, and the Bexar County Master Gardeners.
Registration fee of $300.00 includes collecting kit with lots of goodies; lectures; Extension bulletins; 3 lunches, 1 dinner, snacks & drinks
Transportation and lodging is on your own
Course is limited to 30 applicants; deadline is July 30, 2010
Contact Molly Keck at mekeck@ag.tamu.edu or 210/467-6575 with any questions.
Registration and information
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 Dr. Bill Welch and Ms. Suzanne Milstead wish to announce the latest in The courses are held in College Station, TX., and are co-sponsored by Texas Garden Clubs, Inc. and Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M University. They have been attended by many Master Gardeners in the past. It is an opportunity for more in-depth training in landscape design than we normally include in the Master Gardener curriculum. Courses are typically approved by local Master Gardener chapters to qualify for 12 hours of continuing education toward maintaining certification for Master Gardeners.
Further information may be found at http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu - proceed to Southern Garden, then to landscape design courses. Here you may also view a thumbnail description of each of the courses included in this session ( about:../../../../HTMLDocs/LDIV2,10/LDcurr4.pdf ).
This is the last course in a four-part series, although participants can begin with any of the four. The program is nationally accredited by the National Council of State Garden Clubs and offered at approximately six month intervals here in the Bryan-College Station area. Each of the courses offers an outside lecture. This time, we are pleased to have Dr. Alice Le Duc of Duke Gardens, Raleigh, N.C.for this presentation. She will speak on Pre-Columbian America: Architectural and Landscape Design.
We are pleased to offer scholarships for Course IV to County Extension Agents with horticulture and/or Master Gardener responsibilities. This amounts to the course paying the registration fee for qualified individuals. We hope that this will be useful as professional improvement for these agents, as we all strive to improve our educational programs.
We ask that participants fill out and return the registration form as soon as possible. Cost of the course will be $115; cost of the textbook (good for 4 sessions) $40.
Stewart Thompson of Marthas Bloomers garden center in Navasota, TX has indicated that there will again be a wine-and-cheese reception for the participants in the course after the course work on Monday. Reservations may be made the first morning of the course for a special dinner, beginning at 5:30 pm (cost: $16.95).
Feel free to contact my office should you have questions (Tammy Landry, tlandry@ag.tamu.edu, 979-845-7342). -William C. Welch, Professor & Landscape Horticulturist Texas AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M University
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April 3rd & 4th - Heart O' Texas Orchid Society's 39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale  "Easter Orchids"
April 3rd & 4th,
2010 Zilker Botanical Gardens Center
2220 Barton Springs Road,
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.
This year we are very proud to present the 39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from vendors and society members. Need flowers for Easter...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S. , so why not get an orchid this year for that special occasion. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011 Strickland Drive; Austin , TX 78748-4847 (Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com), or visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org/
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October 11 -14, 2011 International Master Gardener Conference  West Virginia University Extension Service and the West Virginia Master Gardener Association invite you to join us at the 2011 International Master Gardener Conference, October 11 -14 in Charleston, West Virginia.,
Come and join us in sharing gardening information, history and Appalachian culture. The International Master Gardener Conference will be held at the Charleston Convention Center October 11-14, 2011 when fall brings cool nights and colorful mountain scenery. The event will provide opportunities to learn gardening techniques that will help increase biodiversity, control exotic weeds, make the most of native plants in the landscape and improve gardening methods. Pre and post tours will help you discover the splendor of the Appalachian Mountains and the beauty and history of West Virginia.
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2010 schedule for Victoria County Master Gardener Association "Lunch and Learn With the Masters" lecture series  Victoria County Master Gardener Association "Lunch and Learn With the Masters" lectures are free to the public. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch and beverage. The series is held at the Pattie Dodson Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., in Victoria, noon-1p.m. The schedule is as follows:
February 8 -- "Drip Irrigation," Charlie Neumeyer and Ron Gillig, Victoria County Master Gardeners.
February 22 -- "Planting a Spring Vegetable Garden," Gerald Bludau, Victoria County Master Gardener.
March 8 -- "Butterflies and Bees: Their Role in Pollination," Frances Kanak and Brynn Lee, Victoria County Master gardeners.
March 22 -- "Propagation of Plants," Roy Cook, Victoria County Master Gardener.
April 12 -- "Reseeding Annuals and Perennials," Nancy Kramer, Victoria County Master Gardener.
April 26 -- "Rainwater Harvesting," Glen and Kathy Chilek, Victoria County Master Gardeners.
May 10 -- "Xeriscaping," Paul and Mary Meredith, Victoria County Master Gardeners.
June 14 -- "Cacti and Succulents," Lupe Cook, Victoria County Master Gardener.
July 12 -- "Mulching and Composting," Michael Vandeveer, Victoria County Master Gardener.
August 9 -- "Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden," James Denman, Victoria County Master Gardener.
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Introducing Tomato growing 101  The best garden is a well planned garden, so while you wait for spring, get ready for the best tomato harvest by taking the new online course eTomato 101f. This course teaches all aspects of growing tomatoes in a home garden, at your own pace and in your own home. The course covers:
Garden and soil preparation
Plant selection and training
Fertilization
Irrigation
Weed, disease and insect control
General care
A short quiz at the end of each section lets you review what you learned before moving on, and at the completion of the course generates a certificate for you.
So get out from the rain, take a seat by your computer and dream about those summer tomatoes while you go through Tomato 101.
Available at: http://www-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/
Creating a free use account is required to participate.
-- Martin Anderson Web Administrator Texas AgriLife Extension Service Department of Horticultural Sciences Texas A&M
Email: mganderson@tamu.edu,
manderson@ag.tamu.edu
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June 9 - Friday June 11 - Master Gardener Specialist Composter Training  Hosted by Bexar County San Antonio Training Location at San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209-6635 (210) 207-3250 In an effort to provide training, the Master Gardener Specialist- Composter Training was created as an intensive multi-day training that will empower Master Gardeners with knowledge and skills required to effectively support and multiply Texas AgriLife Extension Service efforts in Earth-KindŽ environmental educational programs. The class focuses on composting for the home gardener with insight to commercial compost production. Compost 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 usages in the garden. It will include practical applications of composting for the home gardener with the science behind it all, which in turn benefits us all and the environment we all live in. Master Gardeners who fulfill specified training and volunteer requirements will be recognized as Master Gardener Specialist in the specified field of Composting. This certification does not empower the individual with supervisory or administrative authority within his/her local county programs but provides them the knowledge to support their Master Gardener Educational Outreach Program. Registration and information
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 SFA to Host Native Plant Conference
The Stephen F. Austin State University Pineywoods Native Plant Center is once again proud to host the 5th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference June 2-5 in historic Nacogdoches, Texas. The conference will be held on the beautiful SFA campus which is home to the Mast Arboretum, the Ruby Mize Azalea Garden, as well as the 40-acre Pineywoods Native Plant Center.
Come join a unique blend of naturalists, horticulturists, nurserymen, landscapers, and gardeners to hear talks ranging from green roofs to landscape design and native azaleas. Conference attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy unique local flora from a choice of guided tours as well as educational workshops. Mark your calendar and go to http://arboretum.sfasu.edu
for the registration and the conference agenda.
For more information contact Dawn Stover at 936-468-4404 or dparish@sfasu.edu
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April
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April 5 - Kaufman County Master Gardener - Meeting 9 to 11 am at First Community Church, 1401 Trinity Drive,
Crandall (Across from Crandall Elementary School). The
Educational Program--"Herbs" presented by Kaufman County
Master Gardener Michele Reeves--will begin at 9 am,
followed by a business meeting. Program and meeting are
open to the public at no charge. Refreshments provided.
For directions to the church, see map on church web site
(www.1ccc.org) or call extension office at 972 932 9069.
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April 6 - Texas A & M Professor Bill Welch delivers Rosy Ideas and More - Hamilton County Master Gardener Association Dr. William C. Welch, Professor and Extension Horticulturist at Texas A & M University, will share his expertise on roses, perennials, and landscaping in Hamilton on April 6, 6:00 p.m., at the Lee Conference Center on the courthouse square. His appearance is co-sponsored by the Hamilton County Master Gardener Association and Texas AgriLife Extension. Anyone can glean ideas and information at the event for an admission fee of $5, and Master Gardeners and MG Interns will be admitted at no charge. CEUs will be available, and Dr. Welch will bring two of his books, The Bountiful Flower Garden, and Antique Roses for the South. Sales will benefit his scholarship fund at Texas A&M University. More information about Welch, the rosy event, or the Texas Master Gardener program is available at Hamilton Countys AgriLife Extension office, 254/386-3919, 724 S. College, Hamilton 76531, or dachabot@ag.tamu.edu. information
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April 8 - Fort Bend Master Gardeners - Green Thumb Seminar: Home Lawn Care The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present "Home Lawn Care" as the April program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, April 8, 2010. Learn about mulching, fertilizing and irrigation; tips on weed and disease control. The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the "Lake House"; 25202 Springwood Lake Drive; Katy, TX 77494. The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. (281-394-7195 ext. 7001 for directions.) 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
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April 9 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - Cool Plants for the Shade Garden
 Friday, April 9, 9-11am
Demonstration Garden at AgriLife Extension Office of Travis County
1600B Smith Rd., Austin TX 78721
Cool Plants for the Shade Garden is a free in-the-garden discussion. See some of the shade loving plants growing and learn about other perennials and annuals which require limited sun. This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For information, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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April 10 - Angeina County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale  Angelina County Master Gardener
Annual
PLANT SALE
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
At the Angelina County Farmers Market
2107 S. Medford Dr.
Proven Perfromers and Practical Prices
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April 10 - Fort Bend Master Gardeners - Saturday with the Master Gardeners Visit our 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. It's a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
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Somervell Master Gardeners  Master Gardeners Present Monthly Horticulture Education Program
Why's, How's & Wow's
of Rainwater Collection
(or we'll need that rain come summer!!)
April 12, 6:30 pm
Citizens Center, 209 SW Barnard St. in downtown Glen Rose
Whether you'd like to add a small barrel or a BIG rainwater collection system, you can learn why we need to save that rainwater and some simple How to's to result in the WOW's of collecting rainwater! Presented by Somervell County Master Gardener Rainwater Specialists Julie Conner and Greg Marsh, their PowerPoint presentation with give you some great ideas and examples of systems currently being used in your neighborhood. So join the excitement and don't miss this important topic. refreshments served...
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 April 13 - Guadalupe County (Schertz/Seguin) Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas For a real change of pace, the next meeting of the Guadalupe County (Schertz/Seguin) Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will be held at the Antique Rose Emporium at 7561 E. Evans Road, San Antonio. Sandy Foss and Kathy Carroll will discuss plant propagation and give demonstrations on semi hard wood and root cuttings.
We will meet on the second Tuesday, April 13, 2010 for socializing at 6.30pm before the program starts at 7pm, followed by a short business meeting. (Of course, you can always arrive early to take advantage of the Antique Rose Emporiums beautiful stock). Visitors are most welcome.
For more information or an application to join NPSOT contact: guadalupecounty@npsot.org
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April 13 - Harris County Master Gardener Association - WaterSmart Landscapes The Harris County Master Gardener Association will present a program on WaterSmart Landscapes. These lectures are free and open to the public. When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:30-9 pm Where: Bass Pro Shops, Highway 288 at the Sam Houston Tollway, Pearland, TX 77047 For more information visit our website at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu
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April 15 - Fort Bend Master Gardeners - "The Daylily - Color, Beauty, Hybrids and Soil" Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service on Thursday, April 15, 2010 to hear Loris Garrett, Houston Daylily judge, hybridizer and grower. Spend some time with the Fort Bend Master Gardeners and learn about the beauty and hardiness of this flower long cherished by many early settlers of Texas. The program is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
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April 17 - Johnson County Master Gardener Plant Sale Texas Tuff Plants is the theme of the Johnson County Master Gardener Plant Sale on Saturday, April 17, 2010. The sale to be held at the Cleburne Senior Center from 9 AM to 3 PM will feature perennials, shrubs, and annuals selected for their ability to perform well in harsh Texas conditions. There will be talks by gardening specialists and master gardeners will be available for consultations.
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April 17th - Kaufman County Maser Gardeners - Spring Seminar Kaufman County Maser Gardeners, affiliated with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, are sponsoring their annual Spring Seminar on Saturday, April 17th from 9 a.m until 1 p.m, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. The program features three expert speakers: Dale Ham of Ham Orchards, LLC will explain “Selecting and Caring for Fruit Trees in the Family Orchard;” Dale Groom, Dallas County Extension Horticulturist and Master Gardener Program Coordinator, will show and discuss “EarthKind® and WaterWise Shrubs;” and Brent Clayton, an Extension Assistant with Texas ArgiLife Extension Service, will talk about “Rain Water Harvesting with Rain Gardens.” There will also be refreshments, door prizes, a silent auction, a plant sale and the Third Annual Horticultural Photo Contest. To participate in the photo contest, bring no more than two 8 x 10 pictures for display. The Spring Seminar will be held at the Church of Christ located at 407 N. Rockwall St. in Terrell, Texas. It is free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call Kaufman County Texas AgriLife Extension Office at 972-932-9069, or visit the KCMGA website at www.kcmastergardeners.org. Individuals who need auxiliary aid, service or accommodation to participate are encouraged to call the Kaufman County Extension Office to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.
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 April 17 - The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State Univ - Garden Gala Day SFA Gardens to host spring plant sale NACOGDOCHES, Texas The SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State University will host its annual Garden Gala Day on April 17 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the lower arboretum parking lot on Wilson Drive. Stephen F. Austin State University Outdoor Pursuits will host an Earth Day Celebration in conjunction with this years sale. The event features the annual spring plant sale benefiting the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, and educational programs hosted at the gardens. All the plants are produced at SFA by the staff, students and volunteers.
According to Dawn Stover, Mast Arboretum horticulturist, a wide variety of hard to find, Texas tough plants will be available. The public is encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. For more information call (936) 468-4404, or visit http://arboretum.sfasu.edu and click on upcoming events. -
SFA- Greg Grant,
SFA Gardens College of Forestry and Agriculture
Box 13000, SFA Station
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas 75962
936-468-1863
Fax: 936-468-1195
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April 17 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - Plant Propagation  9am-11am
AgriLife Extension Office of Travis County,
1600 B Smith Rd,
Austin TX 78721
Learning how to propagate from existing plants is a great way to populate your garden or pass along your favorites to friends. This seminar covers various propagation methods including cuttings, layering, and division, and help you overcome that fear of starting plants from seeds. The seminar will be part presentation, part participation so class size is limited to 30 participants. Please call the Master Gardener Help Desk at (512) 854-9600 to reserve your place. Participants must also bring scissors and an empty, clear plastic, 2 liter soda bottle with lid for the hands-on project.
This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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 Rainwater Harvesting Conference Saturday,
April 24, 2010
9:00-2:00
Texas AgriLife Extension Building
1102 E. FM 1294
Presenter: Billy Kniffen Texas AgriLIFE Extension Water Resource Specialist National Director of American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association Nationally known speaker and educator Billy and his wife Mary live in Menard , TX, where they supply all their water needs through rainwater capture.
You will learn: Where the rain goesthe science behind rainwater harvesting
Watersheds and runoff
Basic rainwater harvesting methodsfrom rain barrels to whole house systems.
How to build a rain barreland you may win a rain barrel to take home!
Cost: $30 for the general public, $25 for Master Gardeners. Includes lunch and all materials. Master Gardeners will earn 4 CEUs.
Registration
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April 19 - Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 - Open Garden Day You are invited to tour the working and demonstration gardens maintained by the Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2. Please come and visit our wonderful garden that includes an extensive vegetable garden, fruit orchard, perennials, roses, herb and cactus gardens and 2 working greenhouses. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions during this free event. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If you have any 1 gallon or smaller plastic plant pots and trays you would like to re-cycle, please bring them to Open Garden Day and the Master Gardeners will put them to good use. When: Monday, April 19, 2010, 9-10:30 a.m. Where: Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston, TX 77034 For more information visit our web site at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu
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April 20 - ARANSAS/SAN PATRICIO MASTER GARDENERS - Designing with Native Plants  On Tuesday, April 20, 2010, David Ilfrey, Landscape Designer, will present the program, Designing with Native Plants. Mr. Ilfrey has a special interests and experience in native plant focused and sustainable landscape designs for South Texas.
The program will be presented noon 1:00 PM at the Aransas County Library, 711 E. Mimosa, Rockport, TX. Enjoy this free Brown Bag hosted by the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners and generous community sponsors. For more information call Texas AgriLife Extension Service Aransas County Office at 361 790-0103.
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April 21 - Harris County Master Gardener Association - "Backyard Pollinators" Diana Foss from Texas Parks & Wildlife will present "Backyard Pollinators." Foss will discuss the importance of pollinators in your landscape and how to attract them. When: April 21, 2010, 10 a.m. Where: The Meeting Room at Clear Lake Park (on the lakeside), 5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, TX 77586. For more information visit our website at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu
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April 24 - ARANSAS/SAN PATRICIO MASTER GARDENERS - KIDS GARDEN FEST  On Saturday, April 24, 2010, the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners host their Kids Garden Fest. Bring the kids and have a ball! Learning activities, prizes and snacks provided. Ages 4 10. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Event moves to Aransas County Library, 711 E., Mimosa, Rockport, TX if it rains.
The festival will be held from 9:30A.M - 11:30P.M. at the Childrens Discovery garden within Green Acres Demonstration Gardens. Green Acres is located at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Aransas County Office, 611 E. Mimosa, Rockport, Texas. For more information call Texas AgriLife Extension Service Aransas County Office at 361 790-0103.
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April 28 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - DIY Pond Building  Wednesday, April 28, 2010
7-9pm
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd.,
Austin TX
Always dreamed of a little pond in your yard? Not only can you have one but you can build it yourself. Come attend this free seminar and learn step by step lessons on the basics of building a pond yourself. This seminar will help you determine the supplies and equipment needed for the job, gather information about pond plants, and determine which fish will do well in your pond. In addition, hear instructions on general pond maintenance, installing pond lighting and how to prevent unwanted critters in your pond. This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For more details, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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April 28 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - Growing Vegetables from Seeds Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7-9pm Zilker Botanical Garden Why pay for vegetable transplants when you can easily grow them yourself? Seeds are full of life and potential; just give them the right conditions and they will do the rest! Come join us for an informal and informative class as we discuss supplies, timing, varieties, seeding how-to, and tips on transplanting to the vegetable garden. This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For more details, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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May
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May 1 - Fort Bend Master Gardeners - Saturday with the Master Gardeners Visit our 4 acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. It's a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
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May 3 - Kaufman County Master Gardener Association - Meeting Monday, May 3rd, the Kaufman County Master Gardener Association will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the First Community Church at 1401 Trinity Drive in Crandall. Rebecca Morrow, a 2009 Master Gardener intern, will provide tips and tricks for novice public speakers. After a short break, the KCMGA business meeting will begin. Refreshments are provided. The educational presentation is free to the public. Call the Texas AgriLife Extension Office at 972-932-9069 for more information.
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Introducing Tomato growing 101  The best garden is a well planned garden, so while you wait for spring, get ready for the best tomato harvest by taking the new online course eTomato 101f. This course teaches all aspects of growing tomatoes in a home garden, at your own pace and in your own home. The course covers:
Garden and soil preparation
Plant selection and training
Fertilization
Irrigation
Weed, disease and insect control
General care
A short quiz at the end of each section lets you review what you learned before moving on, and at the completion of the course generates a certificate for you.
So get out from the rain, take a seat by your computer and dream about those summer tomatoes while you go through Tomato 101.
Available at: http://www-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/
Creating a free use account is required to participate.
-- Martin Anderson Web Administrator Texas AgriLife Extension Service Department of Horticultural Sciences Texas A&M
Email: mganderson@tamu.edu,
manderson@ag.tamu.edu
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 May 7 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - Gardening for Butterflies and Hummingbirds Friday, May 7, 2010 1:00-2:30pm
Demonstration Garden at AgriLife Extension Office of Travis County
1600 B Smith Rd, Austin 78721
Gardening for Butterflies & Hummingbirds is appropriate for anyone wanting to incorporate the correct plants into the garden to attract these beauties into your surroundings. Learn plant foods sources, host plants, and nesting places for the most common butterflies and hummingbirds in Central Texas.
This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For information, see www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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May 8 - ARANSAS/SAN PATRICIO MASTER GARDENERS - 10TH ANNUAL HIDDEN GARDENS TOUR On Saturday, May 8, 2010, the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners host their 10TH Annual Hidden Gardens Tour. Enjoy beautiful gardens and explore the private worlds created by gardeners in Aransas and San Patricio Counties. This delightful garden self-tour is from 9:00 A.M to 4:00 PM. Rain date is Saturday, May 15, 2010 Tickets are $10 and are available in Aransas County at Texas AgriLife Extension Service Aransas County Office at 611 E. Mimosa, Rockport, Texas. For more information call the Master Gardeners at the AgriLife Extension Aransas County Office, 361 790-0103.
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May 8th - Denton County Master Gardener Association - 2010 Garden Tour and Plant Sale Garden Tour Hours: 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Plant Sale and Garden Shoppe Hours: 8 a.m. — 2 p.m. Ticket Prices: $8 in advance; $10 at the gate; $5 single garden Children under 14 free More Information: Extension Office 940-349-2883 or www.dcmga.com
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May 11 - Harris County Master Gardener Association - Green Thumb Gardening Series The Harris County Master Gardener Association will present a program on growing plants from seeds and cuttings. These lectures are free and open to the public. When: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 6:30-9 pm Where: Bass Pro Shops, Highway 288 at the Sam Houston Tollway, Pearland, TX 77047 For more information visit our website at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu
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May 11th - NPSOT - Rainwater Harvesting  Would you like to learn how to save and conserve water this summer? Liz and Fred Romero, Master Gardeners and Rainwater Harvesting experts, will give a presentation on Water Conservation, Rainwater Harvesting and Drip Irrigation on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010, at the Guadalupe County (Schertz/Seguin) Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. The Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. There is a plant exchange and getting to know you at 6.30pm followed by a program at 7pm. Visitors are always welcome. For more information or an application to join NPSOT contact: www.npsot.org/GuadalupeCounty/
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May 13 - Fort Bend Master Gardeners - Green Thumb Seminar: Landscape Design and Planning The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present "Landscape Design and Planning" as the May program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, May 13, 2010. Learn considerations, techniques, and how to plan for the short and long term; design considerations to increase the value of your home. The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the "Lake House"; 25202 Springwood Lake Drive; Katy, TX 77494. The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. (281-394-7195 ext. 7001 for directions.) 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
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May 15 - San Antonio Daylily Society - Show and Sale Saturday, May 15, 2010
1:00-4:00
FREE Admission
San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N. New Braunfels
(Corner of Funston & N.New Braunfels next to San Antonio Botanical Garden)
San Antonio, Texas 78209
210-824-9981
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May 15 - Rockwall County Master Gardener Association - 2010 Tour of Gardens The Rockwall County Master Gardener Association is hosting the 2010 Tour of Gardens on May 15 from 9 am until 2pm. This year we are pleased to feature 5 private gardens with a variety of styles, the garden at Helping Hands and the ever growing and changing Rockwall County Discovery Garden. Tickets are on sale now! Ticket price is $8 in advance and $10 at the gardens on the day of the tour. Call 972-204-7660 or visit the website www.rockmga.org for a list of local retailers selling tickets. They are also available at the Extension Office and from any Master Gardener.
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May 17 - Harris County Master Gardeners Precinct 2. - Open Garden Day You are invited to tour the working and demonstration gardens maintained by the Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2. Please come and visit our wonderful garden that includes an extensive vegetable garden, fruit orchard, perennials, roses, herb and cactus gardens and 2 working greenhouses. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions during this free event. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. When: Monday, May 17, 2010, 9-10:30 a.m. Where: Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston, TX 77034 For more information visit our web site at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu
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May 18 - ARANSAS/SAN PATRICIO MASTER GARDENERS - Brown BagTough and Beautiful, Meet the Salvias
On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, Ellen Reisinger, Master Gardener, will present the program, Tough and Beautiful, Meet the Salvias. The Salvia genus contains many beautiful blooming plants that are long-lived and perfect for the rigors of the Texas coast.
The program will be presented noon 1:00 PM at the Aransas County Library, 711 E. Mimosa, Rockport, TX. Enjoy this free Brown Bag hosted by the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners and generous community sponsors. For more information call Texas AgriLife Extension Service Aransas County Office at 361 790-0103.
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May 19 - Harris County Master Gardeners - Master Gardener Lecture Series Catherine Hubbard, Director of the Albuquerque Biopark's Botanic Garden will discuss "Rose Gardening in the Arid Landscape." Hubbard will discuss the construction of a one-acre rose garden in Biopark's Garden and the role roses can play in an arid landscape. When: May 19, 2010, 10 a.m. Where: The Meeting Room at Clear Lake Park (on the lakeside), 5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, TX 77586. For more information visit our website at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu
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May 20 - Fort Bend Master Gardeners - "Hummers - the Bird, NOT the Car" Join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service on Thursday, May 20, 2010 to hear Mark Klym, Information Specialist and Texas Hummingbird Roundup Coordinator, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Klym is renowned for his knowledge of native plants and animals-in both backyard settings and the wild-as well as the elements that make up a healthy habitat. He has authored or co-authored numerous publications and books including Hummingbirds of Texas. The program is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The program is free to all. No reservation required. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information
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May 22 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - How to Create a Wildlife Habitat  9:00-11:00am
Demonstration Garden at AgriLife Extension Office of Travis County,
1600 B Smith Rd,
Austin TX 78721
Learn how to attract butterflies, birds, insects, toads, etc. by utilizing plants which create food, cover, places to raise young and water. A Master Naturalist volunteer will lead the discussion. This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For information, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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May 22 - The Brazos County Master Gardeners - Good Garden Therapy Earth Kind Methods for Gardening  Brazos Center 3232 Briarcrest Drive Bryan, TX. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, 2010 Get answers to your spring-summer vegetable gardening questions and prepare now for a successful fall garden with Tom LeRoy, Montgomery County Extension Agent and author of the Southern Kitchen Garden . Learn about “The Soil Food Web”, a new model of soil fertility and management, from John Ferguson, owner of Nature’s Way Resources. This model explains how biological methods (and organic methods) work to save time and money and give better gardening results without toxic chemicals. Cost $20. Remember, “Gardening should be enjoyable and good therapy,” Visit our web site http://www.brazosmg.com for information Or email us at http://brazosmg@ag.tamu.edu or phone: 979-823-0129 Brazos County Extension Office. 03/12/2010
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May 29 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - Become a Garden Detective Saturday, May 29, 2010
10am-Noon
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin TX 78746
Just when you think you've done everything right by your plants, one of them starts to go downhill. One of the biggest challenges for gardeners is correctly diagnosing plant problems and finding effective, safe solutions. Is your plant dying because of an insect, environmental or disease problem? Join us to learn the causes of plant problems, the process for diagnosing plant problems, and preventive garden management techniques. This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. For information, see http://www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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5th Lone Star Regional Native Plant Conference
Nacogdoches, Texas - June 2-5, 2010  Registration begins February 1, 2010
For details visit: http://arboretum.sfasu.edu
Hosted by
SFA Pineywoods Native Plant Center
Stephen F Austin State University
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture
For more information contact
Dawn Stover at 936-468-4404 or dparish@sfasu.edu
WORKSHOPS
TOURS
LECTURES
May be suitable for Master GardenerCEUs
for PDF
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June 8 through July 20 - Harris County Master Gardener Association - Texas Master Gardener Certification Class Would you like to become a Texas Master Gardener? Harris County Master Gardeners are now accepting applications for Texas Master Gardener Certification Training Classes to be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 8 through July 20. The classes will be held at 1202 Genoa Red Bluff, Houston, TX 77034 and there is a fee of $160. For more information, please visit the website at: http://hcmgap2tamu.edu
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June 26 - Travis County Master Gardeners Association - Rainwater Harvesting Saturday, June 26, 2010
10am-Noon
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin TX 78746
Come enjoy a free seminar concentrating on capturing rainwater and lowering water usage in your landscape. This session will teach you all the basics on building a non-potable rainwater harvesting system. In addition, lower your water usage by learning about rain gardens which capture valuable rainwater in your landscape. Vendors representing tank and gutter companies will be available to answer specific questions. City of Austin representatives will be available to answer permit and rebate questions. This seminar is free and open to the public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
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