Family Friendly Gardening (virtual class)

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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 →

Composting

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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 →

Water U Doing?: Water Efficient Sprinklers (virtual class)

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 →

Texas Pecan Growers Webinar – Best Management Practices

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2020/06/23/texas-pecan-growers-webinar-2020/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AgrilifeToday+%28AgriLife+Today%29 The webinar is intended to provide a timely review of the best management practices needed to produce a successful pecan crop in 2020. Register for the webinar online. Registration is $30. Three Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide license continuing education credits, CEUs, will be available to private pesticide license holders. There are two CEUs offered in integrated pest management and one in pesticide laws and regulations. The program’s topics will include production and pest management issues, including insects, diseases, weed control, fertilization, irrigation and other factors causing tree... Read More →

Drip Irrigation DIY (virtual class)

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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 →

Plant Combos & Companions (Virtual Class)

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 →

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.    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 →

Williamson County Master Gardener Association Meeting – Crape Myrtles and Crape Myrtle Bark Scale

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 →

Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Gardening for Wildlife (Virtual)

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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 →

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.    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 →