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GREENING THE BIG COUNTRY
Horticulture Happenings in Taylor County


The Big Country Master Gardeners are a volunteer organization in Taylor County that brings research-based horticultural practices to the citizens of Abilene and our surrounding communities.

ABILENE AREA FARMERS' MARKET
Market opens May 8, 2010!
Select the link in the left margin of the page to check weekly availability of fresh, locally grown produce. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL GROWERS!

BIG COUNTRY FALL PLANT SALE & EXTRAVAGANZA
OCTOBER 9, 2010
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THANK YOU! Thank you for supporting our past plant sales. A fall plant sale is planned, so make plans to attend. Thank you for supporting this event! Sales will help fund continued development of demonstration garden efforts and educational programming in the Big Country!

ARE YOU AN EARTH-KIND® STEWARD? CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW AND TAKE THE ONLINE QUIZ.
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TAKE THE EARTH-KIND® CHALLENGE...CHALLENGE YOUR SKILLS, CHALLENGE YOUR APPROACH TO MANAGING YOUR LANDSCAPE....BE AN EARTH-KIND® STEWARD!



HOW MANY FROGS WILL YOU EARN?
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UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Training Programs link in the left margin for information on upcoming programs for professionals and homeowners.

The Taylor County Master Gardener program is an educational and volunteer program offered by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. It is open to people of all ages, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, handicap or national origin. The program is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and extend horticultural projects throughout the community. These goals are implemented through the training and employment of local volunteers known as Master Gardeners.

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The Master Gardener program provides invaluable training and educational opportunities. Professional and amateur horticulturists, as well as persons simply seeking up-to-date horticultural information, can advance their gardening expertise, and gain self-satisfaction through volunteer efforts. The volunteer aspect of the Master Gardener program allows individuals to dedicate their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life for citizens in their community using the science and art of horticulture.

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Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open
to all people without regard to socioeconomic level, race, color, sex,
disability, religion, age, or national origin.

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Contact: Melissa Clifton Sturdivant
CEA-Horticulture
Taylor County Extension Office
1982 Lytle Way
Abilene, TX 79602
Ph: 325.672.6048
Fax: 325.672.9148
EMAIL: dmsturdivant@ag.tamu.edu
7/31/2010 10:47p