Extension Educationin Williamson County

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, blood supplies are running low. The American Red Cross reports maintaining a blood supply during ‘normal’ times of 5 days; current supplies are around 2 days. The good news is that you can help! We are happy to announce our blood drive in partnership with We Are Blood on August 19th from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at our office. Come lend a helping arm to support your community and save local lives. It’s easy, just click here to make an appointment online: https://www.wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/58030 For... Read More →

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist Larry Stein shares about crops that like it hot - okra, peppers and sweet potatoes. A team of horticulture agents will be available during the live event to help answer questions. Additional resources can be found online at: https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fblive/

  To Register: https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudOuopj4oHNwqATIWAMfz75F-gNKw8I_2 Agenda: Late season fertilization, late season weed control, and late season vine training, led by Fran Pontasch, Michael Cook, and Justin Scheiner. A Gulf Coast grower/winemaker review of the 2020 season & zoom social

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 Beekeeping, but need some information to get started? This live, online course will cover the basics of beekeeping to get you prepared to have your own hives with the opportunity to interact with instructors. Through this four part series, we will cover honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, managing a hive, and pests and disease management of honey bees. You'll learn what to expect those first early years as a beekeeper! When: September 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2020 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (CST) • September 2:... Read More →

  To register for this FREE webinar, email Chris Lambert at christopher.lambert@ag.tamu.edu