Extension Educationin Williamson County

In this webinar we will look at the various stages of wine production, primary fermentation, secondary fermentation, first three months of aging and maturation. We will continue by braking it up into macro- aeration, control of yeast after fermentation, sur-lees for whites vs MLF for reds. Finally, rates and procedures for maturation or remediating a wine with a focus on green, reduced and harsh characteristics will be discussed. 10 min Q&A and discussion at the end

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. Outdoor living just got a lot more fun and we’re not kidding! In this class you’ll learn how to create a safe, beautiful, interactive space every member of the family will love. Discover ways to bring your children back to nature with simple tips for butterfly gardening, edible landscapes, and sensory gardening. We’ll also cover practical ways to reduce (or avoid) chemical use, plus toxic... Read More →

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. Compost is absolutely one of the best soil amendments money can buy, but you don't have to! Learn how to make high quality compost at home using materials most folks throw away. This class gives you the dirt on the most effective composting methods with a focus on practical techniques and "piles" of problem solving tips to get your compost system back to its peak.... Read More →

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. What are you doing for your landscape? Save water, money and time by giving your sprinkler system a “Spruce Up”. Come learn how minor do it yourself repairs and simple irrigation tips can make a MAJOR impact on your water waste and your water bill. If you’ve got questions about your controller or how much your lawn and landscape really needs, we’ve got a stream... Read More →

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. Make every drip count! Whether you have an existing sprinkler system or just an outdoor faucet, learn how to install, convert and maintain a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is the most efficient irrigation method for landscape beds, potted plants, vegetable gardens or home foundations. The flow of information from our experts will make "do it yourself" drip irrigation seem easy! Our staff horticulturalist and... Read More →

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. You know the plants, now learn the combinations that will make each of your plantings pop! This class will help you create year-round aesthetic beauty by combining plants that offer refreshing seasonal interest with vibrant contrasting colors and textures. Learn how to improve visual harmony while getting to the root of those problem areas. Revamp poor drainage zones, deep shade spots or heat islands with... Read More →

NEW: our Chats are moving from Gotowebinar to Zoom! Every Thursday 12:12pm. Register for all Chats until the end of August. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.    July 16: We’ll feature the Buglady (what? Who?) and answer questions from the emails, Facebook, etc. Register https://forms.gle/8sbF3VcEFfSSY6Rd7 (NEW!!! Sign up through google form).   July 23: (Host: Dr. Becky Grubbs) Registration:  https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcuuoqj8tGNKZ_K3URDkw245GxbJHH2eX   July 30th (Host: Erfan Vafaie) Registration:   https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfu2hrzIiE9YCnIT-26crjqv7n3tkBRPE   August 6: (Host: Dr. Mengmeng Gu) Registration:   https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqd-uupj8tG9eqP_iUePN5K8q2pxBZ0ZDp   Aug 13 (Host:... Read More →

You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jul 20, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Crape Myrtles & Crape Myrtle Bark Scale   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://agrilife.zoom.us/j/95699955126?pwd=WDBZcmRlSEJ5eHNnNEJ4QzB3dFoyUT09 Password: WCMGA   Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13462487799,,95699955126#  or +12532158782,,95699955126# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 346 248 7799  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 669 900 9128  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1... Read More →

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful, water-efficient additions to your landscape, but they can be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well! Learn ways to attract and provide hab­itat for butterflies, song birds, hummingbirds, bees and other animals that bring your landscape to life with activity! If you’d like to keep your landscape well-manicured, or if you take a more naturalistic approach,... Read More →

NEW: our Chats are moving from Gotowebinar to Zoom! Every Thursday 12:12pm. Register for all Chats until the end of August. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.    July 23: (Host: Dr. Becky Grubbs) Registration:  https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcuuoqj8tGNKZ_K3URDkw245GxbJHH2eX   July 30th (Host: Erfan Vafaie) Registration:   https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfu2hrzIiE9YCnIT-26crjqv7n3tkBRPE   August 6: (Host: Dr. Mengmeng Gu) Registration:   https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqd-uupj8tG9eqP_iUePN5K8q2pxBZ0ZDp   Aug 13 (Host: Dr. Becky Grubbs) Registration:  https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduihqzgvH90P-TJCeETsYk6xZDpAukpn   Aug 20(Host: Dr. Kevin Ong)  Registration:  https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUsd-CqrjMiG9Ds8ZHTApEhXmoVG0jwyYRi   Aug 27 (Host: Erfan Vafaie) Registration:  https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvceCspjkjE9ambZXfjtgRz_gMM1pXu57n     Hope to ‘see’... Read More →

Link for Friday 10AM through July https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/agrilife-tamu/j.php?MTID=m2a3d2b0b2f2b78a3b0acc65ed3ca1829 meeting number 145 712 2533 password M5Ud26a6Q9C Topics for July: July 24th- butterfly & caterpillar ID July 31st- insect orders     Recorded Webinars: Veggie pests: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/7aeb069f128043bfbb7cfacd907df0a4 Spiders https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/cb48d08d7a6849f0a62592e056a51862 Fire ant biology & management https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/a6eb4c910e4142b89e50f844ab33ba39 All about ants- ID & biology https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/3a997b4c14bd4ed0a1f81858992b6035 Mosquitoes https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/e10dedca6c4c47beb602552535b4bb52 Fly identification & management https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/b665549b9a8c4cd8b748a987d5ef5222 Stinging & biting arthropods https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/6dd84f06206d4341abbd19693cebf841  

  Come visit live with David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Horticulturist in how to have the best family vegetable garden this fall. To join, click on the link at the date and time of presentation. agrilife-tamu.webex.com

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. Does your landscape need a lifeline? Do you have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Whether you’re dealing with pests and disease, issues with too little sunlight, or problematic soils that are keeping your plants brown and crispy, this class will get to the root of your horticultural headaches AND help you learn the skills to bring new life to your garden. We'll also... Read More →

If you are interested in attending the workshop this Friday from 9am-12pm, registration ends tomorrow afternoon. Even if you are not prepared to have a garden in the fall, this information will set you up for next year, as you can never be too prepared for a garden! This workshop is for schools/other community groups that want to start a garden that serves children OR groups that have already started a garden, but would like more guidance. $10 fee. Register here: https://schoolgardensjuly31.eventbrite.com/

Join Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck for their Live Lunch and Learn Gardening Webinar Series. Learn about your landscape and vegetable gardening. To join, click on the link at the date and time of presentation. agrilife-tamu.webex.com

NEW: our Chats are moving from Gotowebinar to Zoom! Every Thursday 12:12pm. Register for all Chats until the end of August. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.    July 30th (Host: Erfan Vafaie) Registration:   https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpfu2hrzIiE9YCnIT-26crjqv7n3tkBRPE   August 6: (Host: Dr. Mengmeng Gu) Registration:   https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqd-uupj8tG9eqP_iUePN5K8q2pxBZ0ZDp   Aug 13 (Host: Dr. Becky Grubbs) Registration:  https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pduihqzgvH90P-TJCeETsYk6xZDpAukpn   Aug 20(Host: Dr. Kevin Ong)  Registration:  https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUsd-CqrjMiG9Ds8ZHTApEhXmoVG0jwyYRi   Aug 27 (Host: Erfan Vafaie) Registration:  https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvceCspjkjE9ambZXfjtgRz_gMM1pXu57n     Hope to ‘see’ you soon.

This class is FREE will be LIVE on our Facebook page AgriLife Water University. NO LINKS TO CLICK and NO NEED TO REGISTER. “Lettuce” talk about vegetables! Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, want to know where your food comes from, or just love the idea of growing delicious vine-ripened vegetables at home, this class in for you. Learn proper soil preparation, garden design and layouts, disease and insect identification, as well as the proper planting times for getting the most production out of your favorite vegetables in... Read More →

Link for Friday 10AM through July https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/agrilife-tamu/j.php?MTID=m2a3d2b0b2f2b78a3b0acc65ed3ca1829 meeting number 145 712 2533 password M5Ud26a6Q9C   Topics for July: July 31st- insect orders     Recorded Webinars: Veggie pests: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/7aeb069f128043bfbb7cfacd907df0a4 Spiders https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/cb48d08d7a6849f0a62592e056a51862 Fire ant biology & management https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/a6eb4c910e4142b89e50f844ab33ba39 All about ants- ID & biology https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/3a997b4c14bd4ed0a1f81858992b6035 Mosquitoes https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/e10dedca6c4c47beb602552535b4bb52 Fly identification & management https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/b665549b9a8c4cd8b748a987d5ef5222 Stinging & biting arthropods https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/webappng/sites/agrilife-tamu/recording/play/6dd84f06206d4341abbd19693cebf841