Extension Educationin Williamson County

    A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on: Personally owned property; Rented property; Property owned by his or her employer; Property under his or her general control; or The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities. An agricultural commodity is a plant or animal grown for sale, lease, barter, feed or human consumption and animals... Read More →

The topic for the Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series in September is “Shrubs” presented by Williamson County Master Gardener Brenda McIndoo. Brenda topics will include: Shrub selection for Central Texas Planting and establishing your shrubs Shrub upkeep and maintenance The Green Thumbs Ups Series “Fall Vegetable Gardening” is free and open to the public and will be presented at the following locations and times: Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard in Cedar Park Thursday, October 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St.... Read More →

We invite you to attend the 2019 Texas A&M University Turfgrass & Landscape Field Day on October 9th, 2019 where Texas A&M University turfgrass faculty, staff, and students will present a field tour of topics on: • Turfgrass selection and management • Irrigation management and drought recovery • Turfgrass and Ornamental Pest management •Golf Course Fairway and Sports Field Construction •New technologies and educational demonstrations • Turf Weed/Disease Control Research • Turf Fertility Research •And Much More! CEU’s to be offered!! Schedule of Events 7:45 to 8:30 a.m.... Read More →

  The topic for the Green Thumbs Up Gardening Series in September is “Shrubs” presented by Williamson County Master Gardener Brenda McIndoo. Brenda topics will include: Shrub selection for Central Texas Planting and establishing your shrubs Shrub upkeep and maintenance The Green Thumbs Ups Series “Fall Vegetable Gardening” is free and open to the public and will be presented at the following locations and times: Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Boulevard in Cedar Park Thursday, October 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main... Read More →

Join us for a fun Lunch and Learn all about Peas! Please reserve your spot by using the link below or just by simply clicking the image! We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch: Click here

  Meeting starts with refreshments and socializing at 6:15pm and the presentation begins at 7:00pm in room 226. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful presentation. This event is free and open to the public.

The Henderson County Master Gardeners are hosting TOMATO TOWN in Athens, Texas on October 26, 2019.  It will be held at the Athens Country Club.  It will be a fun-filled and educational event.  Participants will receive 4 CEUs for attending.

  Join the Williamson County Master Gardeners for our monthly 'Hands On In The Garden" program. This months topic will be on Saving Seeds featuring our very own Master Gardener; Stephanie Facey. She will be speaking on the topics: -How seeds are formed -Key things to look for when picking out seeds -Hybrid vrs. Heirloom seeds -A live demonstration on how to harvest from different seed bearing plants/vegetables. This months program is one you wont want to miss. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful presentation followed by... Read More →

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department’s Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will take place on Saturday, November 2. Participants must register in advance to receive one free 5-gallon tree per household. Only City of Georgetown residents are allowed to receive a tree through this program. Trees are intended for planting on private property. Tree species and quantities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 400 trees across three varieties will be made available for this event. When: Saturday, November 2, 2019 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Georgetown Municipal Complex,... Read More →