Fun with Veggies in Williamson County

Looking to try your hand at a green-thumb or add flavor to your culinary experiences with some fresh-from-the-backyard vegetables? As it turns out, Georgetown has the capacity to provide you with a plentiful supply of toil-ready soil and vegetation for farming and horticulture. Despite the arid, hot, humid, and generally miserable summers, Georgetown soils are classified by the NRCS soil classification system as generally being 'suitable for farming' with the addition of some water. So, it's time to throw down some peat moss and plant those seeds, because now there is no excuse to get your hands a little dirty!

According to the map, the county has done an excellent job utilizing the best soil for crops, but Georgetown, in particular, has abundant loamy soil despite being nearest in proximity to urban covered land. It is an oasis in a sea of barren soil and dry grass lands that have taken over the surrounding county. Midst the long-hanging, allergy-inducing oak forests, you could farm in your own backyard. Even Southwestern University has their own community garden and participates in the Georgetown Farmers Market, which gathers fellow fruit fanatics from across town to the areas around Williams Road. With just a dash of water, a myriad of vegetables and herbs could be at your finger tips.