Extension Educationin Williamson County

  This class is a barrel of fun! Rainwater is the best water for your lawn, landscape or vegetable garden; Divert it, Save it, Use it! Come learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and reduce the effect your stormwater has on the environment. Participants will learn how to collect and utilize rainwater at home and have the opportunity to purchase their very own 55-gallon rain barrel. Rain barrels are recycled food-grade containers and are roughly 24" wide by 36" tall. Cost: FREE** Tuesday, September 8, 2020... 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 →

  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 →

Are your trees throwing shade? Does your landscape have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Do you have mature trees and areas where your turf is receding? Don’t accept being shaded out! Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots along with tips and tricks to create beautiful shade gardens that beat the Texas heat. We’ll also cover gardening under mature trees as well as turf alternatives and hardscape options for low light areas. Cost: FREE Thursday, September... Read More →

Do you have a home landscape that needs help, but you’re on a budget? The Water Efficient Landscape Design Program provides you the skills to be your own landscape designer. You bring the project and we provide the guidance! You will learn basic landscape design techniques, native/adaptive plant selection and placement, design aesthetics, how to install hardscapes, rainwater harvesting and efficient irrigation to help your landscape become the envy of the neighborhood and be water efficient. Registration: For a couple (2 people) to attend and design 1 project/landscape,... Read More →

  On Monday, September 14th, 2020, the Williamson County Master Gardeners monthly meeting will feature “Shade Gardening” by Jane Bowman, Williamson County . If you have trouble with the shaded areas in your yard, this class is for YOU! Join us on Monday, September 14th from 7:00-8:00pm as we tackle the common areas of concern with your shaded areas. This Monthly Meeting will focus on; determining your level of shade, ornamental's, adaptive plants, water issues, and mulch. Stay til the end for some additional helpful resources! This meeting... Read More →

  To Register: https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoceCvqT4tGNI1ydoftnM13ow5tVnJbHl3 Late Season irrigation, vine & vineyard maintenance, and planning for 2021, led by Michael Cook, Justin Scheiner, and Fran Pontasch. A grower/winemaker review of 2020 in North Texas.

Gardening in containers is a great way to grow your horticulture skills! If you have a small yard or patio that needs a pop of ornamental color, are frustrated with the poor soils on your property, or just simply don’t have the space to grow your fruits and veggies, then give container gardening a try. This course is such a fun way to put the Spiller, Filler and Thriller back in your life and your landscape. You won’t be able to contain yourself! Cost: FREE Tuesday, September 15,... Read More →