Extension Educationin Austin County

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the 2025 Fall “Lunch-N-Learn” series which is hosted on the third Tuesday of each month from August through November. Overall, the series features topics related to horticulture with homeowners and backyard gardeners in mind! The speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. Programs will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office located at 800 E Wendt St, Bellville. Doors will open with registration beginning at 11:50... Read More →

See flyer for details. The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its Annual Fruit & Citrus Tree Sale on Friday, August 29th. This will be a DAY OF SALE. A variety list can be found on the Bluebonnet Master Gardener website. The Annual Fruit & Citrus Tree Sale will take place on Friday, August 29th, starting at 8:00 am at the American Legion Post #442, 1630 Meyer St., Sealy, Texas. There will be Bluebonnet Master Gardeners on site to help with the selection of fruit and citrus trees.... Read More →

REGISTER HERE The Horticulture Committee of Austin County and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting a Fall Horticulture Seminar on Friday, August 29, 2025, at American Legion Post #442 located at 1630 Meyer St, Sealy.  Program registration will begin at 8:30 am with the first presentation beginning at 9:00 am.   Information to be covered includes Planting & Maintenance of Fruit & Citrus Trees by Dr. Stephanie Adams, Extension Program Specialist, Fall Gardening by Stephen Brueggerhoff, Brazos County Horticulture Agent, and Growing... Read More →

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the 2025 Fall “Lunch-N-Learn” series which is hosted on the third Tuesday of each month from August through November. Overall, the series features topics related to horticulture with homeowners and backyard gardeners in mind! The speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. Programs will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office located at 800 E Wendt St, Bellville. Doors will open with registration beginning at 11:50... Read More →

More details to come. Hay Show rules, guidelines, and entry forms can be found HERE. RSVP HERE  

  2025 Austin County Fair Wine Show Entry Form   2025 Wine Show Rules

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the 2025 Fall “Lunch-N-Learn” series which is hosted on the third Tuesday of each month from August through November. Overall, the series features topics related to horticulture with homeowners and backyard gardeners in mind! The speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. Programs will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office located at 800 E Wendt St, Bellville. Doors will open with registration beginning at 11:50... Read More →

This soil testing campaign is open to all livestock, forage, and row crop producers. Soil bags, campaign forms, and directions can be picked up at the Austin or Colorado County Extension Offices and select feed stores in each county. Austin County Locations: -Austin County Extension Office -Bellville Feed & Supply Inc -Steinhauser's -4M Farm & Feed -Lindemann's Store   See flyer for details.

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the 2025 Fall “Lunch-N-Learn” series which is hosted on the third Tuesday of each month from August through November. Overall, the series features topics related to horticulture with homeowners and backyard gardeners in mind! The speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. Programs will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office located at 800 E Wendt St, Bellville. Doors will open with registration beginning at 11:50... Read More →

Register HERE The Horticulture Committee of Austin County will host its Annual Pecan Show on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office located at 800 E Wendt St, Bellville, TX 77418. There will be a short educational program followed by an awards presentation.   Entries for this year’s show must be delivered to the AgriLife Extension Office during normal business hours, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, beginning Friday, October 31st, until Monday, December 1st. All entries must be submitted... Read More →

As a reminder to anyone with a TDA Private Applicator License, you need 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to recertify every 5 years: 2 hours in Laws & Regulations, 2 hours in Integrated Pest Management, and 11 hours in the General Category.  All TDA Commercial and Non-Commercial Applicator License holders need 5 CEUs every year to recertify, with 1 hour in Laws & Regulations and 1 hour in Integrated Pest Management, and 3 hours in the General Category.   Anyone who needs hours should mark Friday, December 12th,... Read More →