Blanco County Master Gardeners

05/25/2026

Spring is one of the most important times to protect oak trees in Texas.

During this time of year, beetles that can spread oak wilt are most active. Avoid pruning or wounding oak trees whenever possible to help reduce the risk of spreading this deadly disease.

If pruning is necessary due to safety concerns, paint cuts immediately.

Help keep Texas oaks healthy by sharing this information with friends and neighbors.

Learn more about oak wilt: https://texasoakwilt.org/

05/22/2026

Blanco County Master Gardeners along with students from Johnson City participated in Johnson City Community Day of Service on May 13,2026.
Work included cleanup as well as planting at various locations maintained by Blanco County Master Gardeners throughout the town.
What a wonderful partnership 🌺🌸🦋

05/20/2026

Goodmorning to you!!! 🌺

05/14/2026

We invest in our youth. Congratulations to our Blanco County Master Gardener scholarship winner Jacob Sanders of Blanco ISD!

05/13/2026

Be on the lookout for this in your garden…

Beware of a sneaky pest lurking in your garden, especially in your tomato plants. 🍅

Molly Keck, AgriLife Extension integrated pest management specialist in Texas A&M Entomology, says May is the time to watch your garden closely for leaf-footed bugs. They can leave fruit tough, blemished or even inedible.

Learn how you can protect your garden at: tx.ag/LeaffootedBugs

05/10/2026

Tomatoes are a go-to choice for gardens. 🍅

Dr. Joe Masabni, AgriLife Extension horticulturist and professor in the Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences, shares tips for first-time growers, including how watering, plant health and harvest timing can impact flavor and overall quality.

See how you can grow fresh, sweet and juicy tomatoes by reading more from The Spruce: https://bit.ly/4dpINMl

05/09/2026

The old Blanco County courthouse beds are coming along quite nicely!!🌺

And a special Thank You to whoever left us a sweet little strawberry painted rock 🍓

05/04/2026

TWIST and SHOUT!!

As the bluebonnets dry, they actually twist and pop open, spreading their seeds for the next year-sometimes as far as 5’ away !!
A bumper crop this year will make for an even better crop crop in the fall !! 🤗

05/03/2026

05/01/2026

🌺🌼Check out our May Checklist 🌸🌼

From your Blanco County Master Gardeners
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04/27/2026

Extra cardboard? Use it in the garden!

Sheet mulching uses leftover cardboard to stop w**ds. By blocking light, cardboard creates a w**d barrier. As it breaks down, it provides nutrients to the soil.

Learn more about sheet mulching and how to use it in your garden here: tx.ag/UsingCardboardInGarden