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Calendar of Events
June 06, 2008 - Summer Symposium - Victoria, TX
Victoria County Master Gardeners are hosting Summer Symposium Friday June 6 from 9
amto 3pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on 4102 N. Ben Jordan
- Morning Class: " FROM YOUR GARDEN TO YOUR TABLE" David Simpson, Texas Master Florist
- Afternoon Class: " COOKING WITH GARDEN PRODUCE" Chef Molly Fowler, Cuero Cooking School
Silent auction and door prizes---Tickets are $40.00 For more information Victoria County /Agri-Life Extension 361-575-4581 |
June 7, 2008 - Plant Sale & Plein Air - Glen Rose, TX
 The Somervell County Master Gardener association will have another Plant Sale at the Plein Air to be held on June 7, 2007. The Plein Air, held by the Somervell History Foundation on the grounds of the historic Barnard’s Mill and Museum complex in Glen Rose, will feature area artists creating original works of art. The Plein Air is open to the public |
| June 7, 2008 - 10:00 AM - Small Pond Construction - Austin, TX
 Travis County Master Gardeners
Noon Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Rd. Austin Always dreamed of a little pond in your yard? Learn how you can personally make your dream come true. Be trained with visuals on Small Pond Construction. Determine the supplies and equipment needed for the job. Find out which plants do well and the growing requirements. Which fish is ideal for the small pond? Hear about the care essentials to grow healthy fish. Other things you need to know includes instruction on general pond maintenance. Learn to enhance the night time ascetics of the pond with pond lighting. Understand methods to help prevent unwanted guest: raccoons, birds, etc. Bring samples of diseased, bug eaten, sick plants to the Plant Clinic. Experts will diagnose the problem and offer possible remedies. Austin Parks Department charges a $3. fee for parking. The seminar is sponsored by the Travis County Master Gardener Association. For more information call 512-854-9600 and ask for the Master Gardener’s desk. http://www.tcmastergardeners.org
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June 7, 2008 - Rainwater Harvest Seminar – Rockport, TX
Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners
On Saturday, June 7, 2008, Menard County Extension Agent, Billy Kniffen, will present the seminar “Rainwater Harvest”. In this half-day session you will learn, tips, techniques and technology to use at your home or business enabling you to harvest rainwater and store it for future use. Admission is free. The program will be from 9:00 A.M. – Noon at the Old Rockport Elementary School, 619 N. Live Oak, Rockport, TX. Enjoy this engaging program hosted by the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners and generous community sponsors. For more information call Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Aransas County Office at 361 790-0103 |
June 7, 2008 - Oak Wilt Training - Austin
Travis County Master Gardeners and Texas Forest Service
If you have ever been interested in learning how to identify oak wilt, now is your opportunity! The Travis County Master Gardeners will be hosing a 1-day Oak Wilt Identification class taught by the Texas Forest Service on Sat, June 7th from 8:30 am - 4 pm at the Extension office at 1600 B Smith Road, Austin. You are invited to attend. Deadline for registration is Wed, June 4th. Registration is $20 which includes course materials, snacks and lunch. The class will end with a field trip to a location in Austin where oak wilt is prevalent. The agenda is attached. This is not a specialist training. To register, send your check for $20 made payable to TCMGA to Lisa Anhaiser, AgriLife Extension Service, 1600-B Smith Road, Austin 78721. Please register no later than June 4th. For more information, contact Lisa at 512-845.9600 laanhaiser@ag.tamu.edu
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June 9 2008 - Rainwater Harvesting - Glen Rose, Tx.
 Somervell County Master Gardeners Association 6:30 p.m. Somervell County Citizens Center Open to the Public Greg Marsh, a certified rainwater harvesting specialist, will present a class with a Power Point/program and we will also have a "construct your own rainwater barrel" activity. Each participant will put together and take home his/her own rain barrel. As this does involve material costs, there will be a class fee of $20. RSVP and $20.00 fee are due by June 2. Calls should be directed to the Somervell County Extension Office at 254-897-2809. The fee or checks can be mailed to Somervell County Extension Office, P.O. Box 895, Glen Rose, Tx. 76043-0895.
The SCMGA will purchase all parts necessary for constructing 20 gallon trash can rain barrels with the necessary holes pre drilled to facilitate the assembly activity. RSVP and Additional questions contact the Somervell County Extension Office at 254-897-2809 or visit the SCMGA website @ www.somervellmastergardeners.org |
June 9. 2008 - " Growing Texas Super Stars" - Victoria, TX
All classes are led by Victoria Master Gardeners.
FROM 12 NOON TO 1 PM at the Pattie Dodson Health Center 2805 N. Navarro, Victoria Tx.
"LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE MASTERS" a monthly seminar held on the second Monday of each month. Interested persons who attend are invited to bring their own lunch and drink, as these will not be provided. The sessions will be free at the Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., at noon, for an hour of gardening information.
The public is invited at no cost. For more information contact Victoria County Extension Office 442 Foster Field Drive Victoria, TX 77904 Phone: 361-575-4581 or vist the Victoria County Master Gardener website http://www.vcmga.org/ |
June 9, 2008 - Oak Wilt - Claudine Young &/or Monte Swatzell, JCMG
Johnson County Master Gardeners
Cleburne Public Library 302 W. Henderson 817-645-0934 2nd Monday from 6 - 7PM
For more information contact Johnson County Extension Office Courthouse Annex 1 North Main St Ste 309 Cleburne, TX 76033-5543 Phone: 817-556-6370 |
June 10, 2008 - Pest and Disease - Friendswood, TX
The Second Tuesday of each month the Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold a free evening educational program for the public, called the Green Thumb Series. June 10, 6:30 pm –9:30 pm Pests and Diseases by Dr. O. Scott Hume, Master Gardener Southeast Church of Christ 2400 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546 For more information visit our website at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu |
June 11-14,08. Junior Master Gardener Specialty Training
will be held at the Williamson County Extension Office in Georgetown, Texas.
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June 12, 2008 - Back Yard Habitats - Alvarado, TX
Johnson County Master Gardeners
Speaker - Pat Kriener, JCMG
Alvarado Public Library 210 N Baugh, www.alvaradopubliclibrary.org or 817-783-7323 2nd Thursday 7- 8PM |
June 17, 2008 - Home Irrigation Brown Bag – Rockport, TX
On Tuesday, June 17, 2008, Master Gardener, Richard Snyder, will present the program, “How does you garden flow?” You will learn about home irrigation systems and how to maintain them for optimum performance. The program will be presented at two times: Noon – 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa, Rockport, Texas. Bring your food and enjoy this free Brown Bag hosted by the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners and generous community sponsors. For more information call Texas AgriLife Extension Service – Aransas County Office at 361 790-0103. |
June 18-21, 2008 - Regional Master Gardener Conference - Okla City, OK
Read More http://mastergardener2008.com/ |
June 19, 2008 - Xeriscaping - Bryan, TX
Brazos County Master Gardener Association
Bryan Public Library, 201 E 26th St 6:30pm-8:00pm June 19, 2008 Xeriscaping Autumn Harry, Master Gardener Xeriscaping does not mean gardening with rocks and cactus! Learn how to have the best of both worlds – conserve water and still have a beautiful, colorful landscape. Hear about proper plant selection and management that saves water, time and money
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June 25, 2008 - Snakes of Harris County - Seabrook, TX
The Fourth Wednesday of each month the Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold an educational program, classes are free and open to the public Snakes of Harris County by Mike Howlett June 25, at 10 am The Meeting Room (on the Lakeside) at Clear Lake Park 5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, TX 77586 Free and open to the public For more information visit our website at: http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu |
JUNE 26, 2008 - 101 Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill - Granbury, TX
 6 PM at the Hood County Annex I , Texas AgriLIFE Extension, 1410 W Pearl • Granbury, TX 76048
Conducted by Hood County Extension Agent, Marty Vahlenkamp.
For more information contact Texas AgriLIFE Extension, Hood County 1410 W Pearl • Granbury, TX 76048 • (817) 579-3280 |
June TBA, 2008 - Rainwater Harvesting - Somervell, TX
Somervell County Master Gardeners Association
6:30 pm -Somervell County Citizens Center - Open to the Public
Questions: Contact Somervell Extension Office 254-897-2809 Or email at Somervell-tx@tamu.edu |
June 28, 2008 - Plant Photography - Peggy Cathey, Iris & Day Lily Society
Johnson County Master Gardeners
Winston Patrick McGregor Park 1628 W. Henderson, Cleburne 4th Saturday from 11 - Noon. For more information contact Johnson County Extension Office Courthouse Annex 1 North Main St Ste 309 Cleburne, TX 76033-5543 Phone: 817-556-6370 |
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