Get answers to garden questions twice weekly

The McLennan County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about lawns, gardens and other horticulture- related topics from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the McLennan County Extension office, 420 N. Sixth St.

For more information, call 254-757-5180.

Lawn management

Texas AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County is sponsoring a free program on home lawn management and maintenance from 9-11:30 a.m. Monday at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd. in Woodway.

Jim McAfee, Texas AgriLife Extension Service turf-grass specialist, will discuss how to get a lawn going after a wet, cold and harsh winter.

For more information, call 254-757-5180 or visit www.mclennan-tx.tamu.edu.

Small Grain Field Day

Texas AgriLife Extension is sponsoring its annual Small Grain Field Day from 8:45 a.m.-noon April 23 at Huffman Fields on U.S. Highway 84 near McGregor.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Topics will include variety trial tour, small grain insects, marketing small grains, and laws and regulations. Lunch will be provided after the event.

Respond by April 20 at 254-757-5180.

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