June 23, 2012, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Texas Forest Service, 200 Technology Way, College Station, Texas 77845 (map)

• Most wildfires in Texas have occurred within 2 miles of urban communities, making it very important to know what risks are inherent to your property. The Fire Wise and Ready, Set, Go programs teach how to evaluate your landscape and prepare in the case of fire threats.
• Hand in hand with Fire Wise living is the correct way to use our limited water resources. Water Smart will provide instruction on how to capture rainwater as well as and on how to have a beautiful *and* water efficient landscape.  
• Moving stored rainwater out into a landscape can be a tricky part of rainwater harvesting.    Learn about delivery methods and see examples of devices and tools.

Seminar Sessions and Speakers:*

• 9am-10:30am, “Fire Wise Landscaping” & “Ready! Set! Go!” – by Melanie Spradling, Texas Forest Service
• 10:45am-12:15pm, “Water Wise Landscaping” – by Jennifer Nations, Water Resource Coordinator, College Station
• 12:30pm-1:30pm, “Now That I Have My Rainwater, What Do I Do With It?” – by Lyndon Almand, Master Gardener
  * Lecture schedule subject to change

$25 per person, includes snacks and beverages

Pre-registration preferred by June 18, 2012.  Download information and registration form.  Mail registration to the Brazos County Master Gardeners, 2619 Highway 21 West, Bryan, Tx  77803

Gardening 101 is a series of Earth-Kind® classes designed to offer information tailored specifically for the Brazos Valley, providing the know-how to have an attractive landscape using Earth-Kind, environmentally friendly methods. These monthly classes are ideal for beginning and experienced gardeners. Learn everything from how to improve soil and grow healthier plants to tips for selecting the best spot for a vegetable garden.

All 2012 Gardening 101 classes are free and open to the public!

Learn more and register ...

> Texas Forest Service video on how to water trees during drought
> 50 Plus Ways to Be Water Smart
> Tree-and-Shrub-Irrigation-During-Drought
> Texas Water Resource Institute

Welcome to the Brazos County Master Gardener website.  We are volunteers, trained by Texas AgriLife Extension in research-based horticulture, landscaping, soil improvement, water conservation, and other areas pertaining to gardening.  Through the Brazos County Extension Service, we serve our fellow citizens by sharing this knowledge in community outreach and education – newsletters, demonstrations, youth and adult programs, exhibits and this website.    

In Brazos County, gardening is a popular activity, despite challenging conditions with soil, water and climate.  Master Gardeners are glad to share their “gardening expertise” and Earth-Kind® techniques with you.  Earth-Kind uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum gardening and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting our environment.  We can help solve gardening problems and enhance your success.