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The Tale of Two Playing Surfaces

The Tale of Two Playing Surfaces When: Wednesday, October 16th Where: Toyota Stadium- FC Dallas, Frisco, TXTale of Two Playing Surfaces Host: Chrissie A. Segars, Ph.D.; Texas A&M Extension Turfgrass Specialist Cost: $20 CEU’s Provided: For all day attendance: 0.625 CSFM and 0.5 CPTM Registration information: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/productListingDetails/2899   Description: Does the title of this workshop take you back to that time you had to read, “A Tale of Two Cities”? I promise you that this workshop will be a whole lot more fun! This will be an interactive workshop where you can learn about different playing surfaces, player safety, field testing, and actually perform the tests yourself!... Read More →

Henderson County Master Gardener Tomato Town Fall Conference

Athens County Club

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.

$75

Hands On In The Garden

  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 →

Texas Fruit Conference

The Texas Fruit Conference dates have been set for October 28th-30th, 2019.   We will again meet in New Braunfels again for our fourth consecutive year.  Attempts to find a host site in College Station were not successful, so apologies to those of you who wanted a return to Aggie-Land in 2019. We will instead bring Aggie-Land to New Braunfels for an informative and enjoyable 8th annual conference!   Here are the key notes about this year’s event to mark your calendars for: You asked for him, and... Read More →

Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

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 →

Lunch and Learn: All About Tomatoes

Lunch and Learn 3151 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown, TX, United States

Did you know that tomatoes are a great source of lycopene? Lycopene is an antioxidant that is linked to health benefits ranging from heart health to protection against sunburns and certain types of cancer. Besides all that, tomatoes are just plain fun to grow! On Friday, November 8, Williamson County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting a Lunch and Learn program, and the topic will be “All About Tomatoes.”  Learn how to grow and prepare tomatoes and fun tomato dishes. Join us for lunch and find out how... Read More →

$5

Master Gardener Association Meeting

  Trees are the longest living organisms on the planet and one of the earth's greatest natural resources. They keep our air supply clean, reduce noise pollution, improve water quality, help prevent erosion, provide food and building materials, create shade, and help make our landscapes look beautiful. On Monday, November 11th, 2019, the Williamson County Master Gardeners monthly meeting will feature “Common Tree Mistakes”.  Colleen will speak on issues she frequently encounters in the urban landscape. Colleen is an ISA Certified Arborist and is the owner of Red Wheelbarrow... Read More →