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Webinar: Everything Everyone Should Know About Butterflies
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin Molly Keck, Entomologist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service discuss butterflies and what you should know about them to attract and keep them in your garden. Molly Keck is a Senior Program Specialist in Integrated Pest Management and a Board-Certified Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Bexar County. This free Zoom webinar is open to the public. Join Molly for this series of informative seminars on the 15 bugs everyone should know about and their impact in our homes and landscapes. Join Zoom Webinar Meeting ID – 863 6857 1398 Password – 15BUGS
Webinar: Native Host Plants for Texas Pollinators
Lakeway Garden Club Lakeway, TX, United StatesEmbark into the fascinating world of pollinators with experts Lynne and Jim Weber, authors of "Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies" and "Native Host Plants for Texas Moths". This webinar delves beyond the beauty of blooming flowers, illuminating the vital role of native host plants in supporting the lifecycle of our local pollinators. Learn about the fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of pollinator conservation — the provision of safe havens for egg-laying and nourishing larval food sources that fuel the metamorphosis into the winged marvels we cherish. Learn practical strategies to incorporate these vital plants into your own garden, transforming it into a nurturing sanctuary for pollinators. This isn't just about beautifying your yard; it's a call to contribute to the sustainability of our local ecosystem. Join us and become an active participant in preserving Texas' diverse and remarkable biodiversity. Presented by Bee City Austin. Register online to attend this webinar.
Native and Adapted Plants – Texas Tough Plants Series
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesWhat are the best native and adapted plants to use in central Texas that can tolerate extremes of heat and cold, drought and deluge? Find out when the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County kicks off the 2024 Texas Tough Plants webinar series with Native and Adapted Plants for Central Texas and Wild About Plants, on February 21st, 10 am to noon. Those interested must register in advance to receive a link to the webinar. Attendees can submit questions during the webinar and get answers live as time allows. More information on the entire webinar series can be found here.
Night Pollinators Webinar
BCMG Cultivate Webinar San Antonio, TX, United StatesWhen you think of pollinators you often think of butterflies, bees and birds flying around during the bright of day. But there are nocturnal pollinators of equal importance. Some studies have shown that one third of plant families have nocturnal pollinators visit them. Join Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension IPM Specialist and Board Certified Entomologist as she shares which pollinators come out at night and what you can do to help their populations
Texas Superstar®Trees Webinar
BCMG Cultivate Webinar San Antonio, TX, United StatesTrees are the most important investment for your landscape and often bring a significant increase to your home’s value. David Rodriguez – Extension Horticulturist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will talk about selecting, planting, and maintaining trees for your residential landscape.
Let’s Talk Lawncare Webinar
BCMG Cultivate Webinar San Antonio, TX, United StatesConcerned about having reasonable expectations of your lawn with our summer heat, winter freezes, and drought conditions? Join Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardener, as he explains how to keep turf grass healthy and attractive. Bill will share tips on mowing, fertilizing, watering, controlling weeds and insects, and more on a month by month basis.
Spring into Landscape Gardening Webinar
BCMG Cultivate Webinar San Antonio, TX, United StatesSpring is the season for renewal. Come join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your garden this spring.
Wildflower or Weed? Webinar
BCMG Cultivate Webinar San Antonio, TX, United StatesSome of our native wildflowers have bad reputations as weeds, but do they really deserve so much hate? Join Lee Marlowe, Sustainable Landscape Ecologist from the San Antonio River Authority as she shares the benefits of some of the “weedy” native plants that might find their way into your yard uninvited. You may discover that some of these wild plants are perfect for your landscape goals.
Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs Webinar
BCMG Cultivate Webinar San Antonio, TX, United StatesThe use of native shrubs in our landscape is just… natural! Join Lynn Cox, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she shares the benefits of using natives and introduces some of the many native shrubs that will bring color and more to your landscape.
Native Landscapes for Wildlife – Texas Tough Plants Series
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County continues their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with Native Landscapes for Wildlife, March 20th, 10 am to noon. John Davis, Conservation Program Coordinator for Austin Parks and Recreation, will cover the aspects of wildlife habitat and how to create them in your own garden. A special focus will be placed on the value of native plants to provide food and shelter. The program will be presented utilizing a webinar format. Those interested must register in advance to receive a link. More information on the entire webinar series can be found here.
Trees: Your Landscape Legacy – Texas Tough Plants Series
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County continues their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with Trees: Your Landscape Legacy, April 10th, 10 am to noon. Yvonne Schneider, Travis County Master Gardener Tree Specialist, will explore the many benefits that trees provide for your personal property as well as the general environment. A special focus will be placed on choosing the right tree that is well-suited to Austin’s climate and soil conditions. The program will be presented utilizing a webinar format. Those interested must register in advance to receive a link. More information on the entire webinar series can be found here.
6 D’s of Container Gardening Success – Texas Tough Plants Series
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County continues their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success, May 8th, 10 am to noon. Not everyone has a yard or plot to garden in. Plant selection is just as important if you grow plants in containers. Kirk Walden, Travis County Master Gardener, will be our final session May 8th at 10 am. Kirk will cover the major considerations and decisions that lead to gardening success – from design and soil to irrigation and sunlight. Participants will come away with a list of recommended plants and resources suitable for Central Texas Those interested must register in advance to receive a link. More information on the entire webinar series can be found here.