Gardeners
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The Inside Austin Gardens Tour is Back!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a wonderland of flourishing flora! The Inside Austin Gardens Tour, designed “For Gardeners, By Gardeners,” returns on Saturday, May 11th, from 9 am to 3 pm. This self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse into four exceptional private gardens, each meticulously crafted by a Travis County Master Gardener. This year’s theme celebrates the diversity and beauty of Central Texas gardening. Whether your backyard boasts sprawling acres or a cozy urban nook, the featured gardens promise inspiration for all. A Journey Through Four Unique Paradises The Suburban Farm: Prepare to be enchanted by Katie Bird Farm, a sprawling three-acre haven bursting with life. Encounter 35 distinct…
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Earth Day 2024: Our Earth, Our Future
Celebrate Earth Day by beautifying our Lakeway community together! The City of Lakeway is hosting a volunteer event on Monday, April 22nd, at 11:00 am, where we’ll be planting flowers at the Lakeway Swim Center (3103 Lakeway Blvd.). If you’re passionate about keeping Lakeway vibrant and want to meet some friendly neighbors, this is the perfect opportunity! The City will provide all the necessary equipment for the planting, and afterwards, volunteers can enjoy some delicious snacks and pick up Earth Day goodies with helpful information. What to bring: Reliable transportation (your car) Comfortable clothing (dress for the weather) Comfortable shoes Gardening tools (optional, but feel free to bring your own!)…
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Understanding Climate Zones
The climate is the reoccurring average weather found in any particular place, measured over 30 year intervals. The Earth’s tilt, rotation and land/sea distribution affect these global weather patterns, resulting in variations between different locations. Travis County Climate Zone is Cfa C – Moist Subtropical Mid-Latitude Climate f – Wet year-round a – Hot Summer German climatologist and amateur botanist Wladimir Köppen (1846-1940) divided the world’s climates into categories based upon general temperature profile related to latitude. He worked with Rudolf Geiger to modify these categories into what is known today as the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system The major categories are as follows: A – Tropical Climates Moist tropical climates…
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Hotter US Leads USDA to Update Plant Zone Map
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), which shows that Lakeway and the Austin area have moved from USDA hardiness zone 8b to 9a. This means that the average annual minimum temperature in Austin has increased by 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Type in your zip code to see how the change has impacted your specific area. The PHZM is a guide for gardeners and landscapers to help them select plants that are likely to survive in their area. The map is based on 30-year averages of the lowest annual minimum temperatures at specific locations. The new map uses data from…
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2023 Gift Guide for Central Texas Gardeners
Lakeway and Central Texas gardeners are a special breed. They are passionate about their plants and they love to spend time outdoors. But finding the perfect gift for a Lakeway gardener can be tough. That’s why we’ve put together this list of gift ideas that are sure to please even the most discerning green thumb. Smart Garden Tech Toys Central Texas gardeners are always looking for ways to improve their gardens. That’s why smart garden gifts are always a popular choice. Here are a few ideas: Lettuce Grow Farmstand: The Farmstand Nook from Lettuce Grow is a self-fertilizing, LED-lit, hydroponic system allows you to grow fresh herbs, vegetables and flowers…
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Join us at the Earth Day Open House Celebration
Save the date for the Lakeway Garden Club Earth Day Open House celebration at the Lake Travis Community Library on April 22nd from 12noon to 2pm. All are welcome to join us for some light refreshments and to learn about gardening in our area including native plants, vegetable gardening, container gardens, water wise planting etc. We will even have a fun Earth Day activity for kids to enjoy. See you there!
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Explore the 2022 Earth-Kind Gardening Field Day
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Travis County Master Gardeners are having their fall 2022 Earth-Kind Gardening Field Day on Saturday, October 22nd from 9am to 1pm at the Travis County AgriLife Extension office located at 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX 78721. Parking is available along Smith Road. This event is free and open to the public. Inexperienced and experienced gardeners and those curious about sustainable gardening, irrigation, growing vegetables, and selecting tough plants for the Austin area are invited to attend the fall Earth-Kind Gardening Field Day. The event includes hands-on activities for both youth and adults. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions as you…
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‘Pandemic Gardeners’ Feed a Growing Trend
A few months ago, a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania couple ripped out their 600-square-foot backyard lawn to replace it with a vegetable garden, turning a hobby into a safeguard against possible food shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The gridded plot of plants, some in raised beds and all protected by deer fencing, required a fairly hefty investment. They’re part of an expanding group of backyard farmers who are contributing to a recession-defying infusion of sales at nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers, not just in the eastern part of the Keystone State but nationwide. The trend points to a growing opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for a niche yielding a different kind of green. The rush of grow-your-own…
