HOT Urban Gardening Coalition

08/14/2024

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01/17/2022

FYI

12/29/2021

Cold nights coming this weekend. It's been unseasonably warm and plants don't like drastic change, so get your M on! Maintain, maneuver, manipulate, manufacture, mend, mitigate, migrate, mobilize, modify, mother, move, mulch, muster, and more. 50 degree change in 12 hours ain't playing nice.

12/14/2021

Want to save seeds for next year?

Here’s a Texas A&M article for those of y’all who want to learn a little bit about hybrid plants, seed saving, and how genetics work!

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/vegetables/SEED.html

10/26/2021

The last in Council for Healthy Food Systems' virtual workshop series, hosted by Revolving Kitchen, will help local food producers think about ways to diversify their business. Diversification is important not only because it expands opportunities for income, but because it can help reduce risks, especially for small businesses. Registration is free for the Nov. 10 event, presented by Judith McGeary, noon-1:30 p.m. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/188625422717

10/07/2021

FYI

Registration for the Texas Fruit Conference CLOSES TODAY!!!

Join us in New Braunfels or ONLINE to learn about growing, managing, and marketing fruit crops. This conference is for both new and established fruit producers.

To register visit: tx.ag/TXFruitConfReg

09/07/2021

Fyi

The Southern SARE 2022 Producer Grant Program, intended for farmers/ranchers and farmer/rancher organizations throughout the Southern region, is now available from the Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SSARE) program.

08/25/2021

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Jerod Meurer, the McLennan County NR agent has partnered with McLennan Community College again to offer the Small and New Landowner Series.

There are many that buy land in McLennan County and seek information related to agriculture practices and management. The goal of this Extension educational series is to address many of the commonly asked questions from new and small landowners.

Registration is online at https://cereg.mclennan.edu/courses.aspx?Search=AVC_4064_02

For more information you can contact Mr. Meurer at (254)757-5180

07/18/2021

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06/01/2021

In case you are interested.

Summer is here and we are excited to share our June Aggie Horticulture Facebook Calendar with you! Join us throughout the month to learn about all kinds of interesting gardening topics!

05/27/2021

FYI

Join us at the farm on Jun 19 for a art and nature workshop. All supplies provide and no skill necessary! Cost is $30, seating is limited, tickets available on Eventbrite. Discount available for military, veterans, and 1st responders - message me for details!


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-and-nature-workshop-tickets-156271425039?aff=eprofsaved

03/09/2021

FYI!

03/01/2021

01/29/2021

In case you are interested!

This first program of the free Central Texas horticultural education webinar series focused on prairie landscapes will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 9.

01/21/2021

FYI!

We are kicking off this season by giving away bok choy starts! This Asian green is winter hardy, planter friendly, and quick - you can harvest after 4-6 weeks! Come by this weekend to grab yours 🥬

Open Thursday and Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm

01/20/2021

For best results, put down an inch of compost and cover with two or three inches of shredded leaves or wood chips. This mixture will suppress leaves and slowly feed the plant as it breaks down.

01/14/2021

Just in case you missed it!