- Writer: Kathleen Phillips, 979-845-2872,ka-phillips@tamu.edu
- Contact: Monte Nesbitt, 979-862-1218, MLNesbitt@tamu.edu
WINEDALE - Fruit tree management will be the topic for a multi-county seminar from 1:30-5 p.m., Feb. 19 at the Winedale Historical Complex, 3738 Farm-to-Market Road 2714, Winedale.
Monte Nesbitt, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist, will talk about fruit tree varieties, site selection and pruning. There will be demonstrations of pruning and planting.
The cost is $20 per person, including drinks and refreshments. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. at the door.
Fruit trees will be available for purchase from the Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association. Pre-orders may be made athttp://bluebonnetmastergardener.org.
Three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units - two general and one integrated pest management - are offered.
For more information, contact the AgriLife Extension office in Austin County, 979-865-2072; Colorado County, 979-732-2082; Fayette County, 979-968-5831; orWashington County, 979-277-6212.
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