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Earth Kind Gardening 101
Earth Kind Spring Vegetable Gardening
by Dr. Elmer Krehbiel, Master Gardener
The weather may be frightful, but now is the time to plan for spring vegetable gardening. Learn tips for success from one of the Masters.
“Earth Kind Gardening 101” is a series of classes designed to teach the gardening techniques that are essential for success. Participants will leave with practical information and knowledge needed to have attractive landscapes and gardens in the Brazos Valley.
Jan 15, 2009 Earth Kind Vegetable Gardening
Feb 19, 2009 Earth Kind Top Ten Picks
April 16, 2009 Earth Kind Lawn Care
Cost is $10 per session at the door or pre-register for $20/3 sessions
Payable to: Brazos County Master Gardener Association (BCMGA)
Pre-register by January 14, 2009.
For additional information: www.brazosmg.com or email: brazosmg@ag.tamu.edu
Call: 823-0129 – Brazos County Extension office.
An Earth Kind Approach to Water Conservation
Hosted By
Brazos County Master Gardener Association
Water is a valuable resource. It is important to use it wisely for our own benefit and that of future generations. This seminar will teach you techniques to reduce the use of water in your landscape and ways in which you can recover “wasted” water. Learn how to use your sprinkler system in an Earthkind way to help prevent water runoff.
Presented by:
Billy Kniffen, Water Resource Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension
Justin Mechell, Extension Assistant
Texas Water and YouRainwater Harvesting Basics
Landscaping for Rainwater Capture
Stormwater and Raingardens
In the afternoon, the seminar will reconvene at the Brazos County Master Gardener Demonstration Idea Garden. Speakers will showcase the rainwater collection systems in the garden, the collection tank connections and how harvested rainwater is delivered into the garden.
Demonstration Idea Garden – The DIG
2619 Highway 21, West in Bryan
2 pm
Pre-registration - $10 per person (seating is limited)
For additional information: brazosmg.com or e-mail: brazosmg@ag.tamu.edu
Brazos County Extension office – 979-823-0129
Hosted By
Brazos County Master Gardener Association
“A sanctuary garden is your own special place. It’s a hideaway, a place of peace for man and beast where one can find sanctuary for his mind and for his spirit.” Learn how to have one your own back yard from Ben Oefinger, a retired “school guy” and Texas Master Gardener in the Johnson County and Tarrant County Master Gardener Associations.
Free to the Public.
For additional information: www.brazosmg.com oremail: brazosmg@ag.tamu.edu
Call: 823-0129 – Brazos County Office of Texas AgriLife Extension
