Chat with Green Aggies

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.    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  

Chat with Green Aggies

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.    Aug 27 (Host: Erfan Vafaie) Registration:  https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvceCspjkjE9ambZXfjtgRz_gMM1pXu57n  

Texas Trees (virtual)

Trees are without a doubt, our most valuable landscape investment! Whether you’re interested in their ornamental value for your property, their contribution to energy and water savings at your home or business, or the many other ecosystem services they provide, this program covers it. Branch out and join us to learn tips on tree selection and proper planting practices, as well as proper watering, pruning, common insect issues and diseases. Cost: FREE Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This class will be presented virtually via... Read More →

Plant Combos & Companions – (virtual)

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 ecologically friendly combos that will save you time and money. Companion plantings can even optimize the success of your edible garden by utilizing... Read More →

Interested in Growing Pecans?

  Loading… Join us on Friday, September 11, from 2:00-4:00pm at Schwegmann’s Pecan Orchard.  We’ll have a panel discussion and Q&A time with Dave Schwegmann and Dennis Perz, two great pecan growers.  This will be a great discussion if you are thinking about growing pecans or if you’re getting started and would like to learn more.

2020 Controlled Environment Conference

Online

2nd Annual Urban Agriculture Conference Controlled Environment: Research and Grower Perspectives Thursday, December 3, 2020 ONLINE PROGRAM 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. FREE REGISTRATION AT https://agrilife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoduCppj4oH9BEUxY7GDBg7MzQukCEURY4 Agenda 8 am Online login is open. 8:25 am Welcome Remarks; Participants in ‘online waiting area’ will be admitted Morning Session 8:30 – 9:30 am Basic media trials with hydroponics / Nutrient analysis in closed-loop systems – Aaron Fields (1 h) 9:30 - 10:30 am CEA supplemental light (basics, decision making, decisions, measuring, DLI) – Aaron Fields (1 h) 10:30 – 11:15... Read More →

Monthly Master Gardener Meeting (Virtual): Building Good Soil

WEBEX

Join us for the Master Gardener Monthly Meeting, "Building Good Soil."  Master Gardener Jim Williams will discuss the components of healthy soil and how to maintain it with amendments and no-till cultivation techniques.  This meeting is free and open to anyone who wants to learn about soil.   Meeting Link: https://wilco.webex.com/wilco/j.php?MTID=m7e7ad90fdbb5c2327b955e18661a8234 Meeting Number: 146 419 3942 Meeting Password: asXwqPMu234 Join by phone: 415-655-0003 United States Toll Access code: 146 419 3942