Extension Educationin Williamson County

On Saturday, January 26, the topic for “Hands on in the Garden” is starting plants from seeds with Master Gardener Wendy Odlum. Wendy will show you how to get a head start on the growing season by growing transplants from seeds. Wendy has been a long time gardener and a Williamson County Master Gardener since 2014. She currently runs the Junior Master Gardener program at a local elementary school and starts transplants from seeds for all the plants used in their garden. The presentation will be followed by a “hands on” portion.

February 11th- Garden Tool Maintenance & Getting Ready for Springtime by Master Gardener Steve Echols & Master Gardener Jim Williams Meeting starts with refreshments and socializing at 6:30-7pm and the presentation at 7-8pm.

March 8, 2019 from 12 pm - 1 pm. Join us at the new Extension office for a Lunch & Learn on Self Defense hosted by the Morning Glory Extension Education Club. Deputy Brandon Schaefer of the Williamson County Sherrif's Office Self Defense Academy will present the information. Cost is $7, cash or check made payable to: Morning Glory Club. Space is limited to 40 people.

Integrated Pest Management for Vegetable Pests by Wizzie Brown, Extension Program Specialists - IPM The presentation will cover basic IPM concepts that can be applied to reduce pest outbreaks.  We will also cover how to identify various pests and how to mange them. Wizzie Brown is an Extension Program Specialist- IPM with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  She received her Bachelor’s of Science in entomology from The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Science in entomology from Texas A&M University. After leaving Texas A&M, Wizzie worked in... Read More →