With the new watering restrictions just announced and temperatures in the 100s for what seems like forever, it may seem like summer will never end. But fall will be here before you know it and now is the time to prepare your vegetable garden to make the most of the cooler temperatures.
This Saturday, the Travis County Master Gardeners will be presenting a free seminar on Fall Vegetable Gardening taught by Master Gardener Vegetable Specialist Patty Leander.
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, August 22, 2009, 10am-Noon
River Place Country Club
4207 River Place Blvd
Austin TX
Patty will review basics of vegetable gardening and specifically discuss varieties that flourish in the fall and winter months. Perfect your vegetable gardening by hearing more about how to prepare soil, what varieties do the best in Central Texas, and how to avoid common problems. Broccoli, lettuce, swiss chard, radishes and spinach all grow well in our cooler season. And crops like tomatoes, peppers, and squash can flourish when planted in late summer to take advantage of the cooler fall temperatures.
This seminar is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. Call (512) 854-9600 with questions.
3 comments:
Save me a seat - I'll be there!
I'll be there and I'm bringing a new veggie gardener with me! Thanks for the reminder. Maybe we can meet some of the new bloggers there, too.
The reminder about Patti's Veg. talk reminded me that it is time to start rhubarb seeds. She kindly gave out some plants last year and they were a great success.
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