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Backyard Birds
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn how to provide elements of habitat for birds in your garden. Bring the beauty and vitality of nature home. The Backyard Birds class is presented by Jane Tillman from the Audubon Society.
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Organic Lawn Care 101
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesKnowing how to care for a lawn organically can prevent many of the pitfalls of lawn ownership. Learn from one of the best lawn care companies in town how to maintain your lawn correctly. The Organic Lawn Care 101 class is presented by Teresa Stephens from PollyDog Landscapes.
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Backyard Pond Basics
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesWant to create a little bit of paradise in your backyard? Nico will walk you through the basics of DIY fountains, goldfish, koi and all things related to backyard ponds. This Backyard Pond Basics class is presented by Nico Jung.
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Landscape Design Class
Lakeway Activity Center 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, United StatesJoin HGTV featured Landscape Designer Gay Gray and learn how to create an inviting landscape in your yard. Learn the basics in curb appeal and backyard design from Gay Gray who has been a featured landscape designer on HGTV and focuses on earth wise and organic gardening. Learn what deer-resistant and drought-tolerant plantings will work great in your landscape. Now your home can be more inviting to family and friends and have that extra detail which may have a potential buyer taking a closer look. The first 5 participants who register by September 13 will have their pictures used as examples in class for design suggestions and ideas. About Gay Gray After a long career as an intellectual property litigator focusing on patent law, Gay Bonorden Gray decided to do her part in making the world a more beautiful place. Leaving a secure position in a Fortune 500 company as in-house counsel, Gay went back to school to pursue a career in horticulture. Since starting her business in landscaping, Gay’s designs have appeared in print in several publications by Sunset Magazines and Books (available at retailers like Barnes and Noble and Home Depot) and have appeared multiple times on HGTV. She filmed two television shows for HGTV's Landscape Smart, and had much fun doing it.
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World of Cacti and Succulents
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesCome learn about the world of cacti, agave, and euphorbia. Ian will give pointers of how to use them in your home or yard as well as give growing tips and care advice. The World of Cacti and Succulents class is presented by Ian Griffin.
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Hot & Sweet Remedies for Cold & Flu Season
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn how to make elderberry syrup and fire cider at home. We will discuss the benefits and explore variations of these tried and true folk formulas to personalize a blend that is just right for you and yours. This Hot & Sweet Remedies for Cold & Flu Season class is presented by Herbalist Leesalyn Koehler.
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The Importance of Soil
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesProper soil gives a good foundation for a plant to thrive. Join us as a guest speaker from Zilker Botanical Gardens explains how soil can be just as important a factor to consider as sunlight or water requirements. The Importance of Soil class is presented by Matthew Gaston from Zilker Botanical Gardens.
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Landscape Design Class: Curb Appeal
Lakeway Activity Center 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, United StatesJoin HGTV featured Landscape Designer Gay Gray and learn how to create an inviting landscape in your yard. Learn the basics in curb appeal and backyard design from Gay Gray who has been a featured landscape designer on HGTV and focuses on earth wise and organic gardening. Learn what deer-resistant and drought-tolerant plantings will work great in your landscape. Now your home can be more inviting to family and friends and have that extra detail which may have a potential buyer taking a closer look. The first 5 participants who register by September 13 will have their pictures used as examples in class for design suggestions and ideas. About Gay Gray After a long career as an intellectual property litigator focusing on patent law, Gay Bonorden Gray decided to do her part in making the world a more beautiful place. Leaving a secure position in a Fortune 500 company as in-house counsel, Gay went back to school to pursue a career in horticulture. Since starting her business in landscaping, Gay’s designs have appeared in print in several publications by Sunset Magazines and Books (available at retailers like Barnes and Noble and Home Depot) and have appeared multiple times on HGTV. She filmed two television shows for HGTV's Landscape Smart, and had much fun doing it.
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Landscape Design Class: Curb Appeal
Lakeway Activity Center 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, United StatesJoin HGTV featured Landscape Designer Gay Gray and learn how to create an inviting landscape in your yard. Learn the basics in curb appeal and backyard design from Gay Gray who has been a featured landscape designer on HGTV and focuses on earth wise and organic gardening. Learn what deer-resistant and drought-tolerant plantings will work great in your landscape. Now your home can be more inviting to family and friends and have that extra detail which may have a potential buyer taking a closer look. The first 5 participants who register by September 13 will have their pictures used as examples in class for design suggestions and ideas. About Gay Gray After a long career as an intellectual property litigator focusing on patent law, Gay Bonorden Gray decided to do her part in making the world a more beautiful place. Leaving a secure position in a Fortune 500 company as in-house counsel, Gay went back to school to pursue a career in horticulture. Since starting her business in landscaping, Gay’s designs have appeared in print in several publications by Sunset Magazines and Books (available at retailers like Barnes and Noble and Home Depot) and have appeared multiple times on HGTV. She filmed two television shows for HGTV's Landscape Smart, and had much fun doing it.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Open House – Tree Trimming
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin Us in the Texas A&M AgriLife Demo Garden for our monthly Open House! The first Friday morning of every month is designated as a FREE open house for the Texas A&M AgriLife Earth-Kind Demonstration Garden at 1600 Smith Road, Austin. You’ll be able to visit the garden and speak with the Travis County Master Gardener volunteers who maintain it as well as get your gardening questions answered by the Plant Clinic staff. Each month will also feature some sort of demonstration or workshop that deep dive into subject areas. See monthly topics below. Monthly Topics January 5th - Tree Trimming February 2nd - Houseplant University March 1st - Rose Pruning April 5th - Spring Vegetable Gardening May 3rd - Mulch 101 June 7th - IPM Insect Management July 5th - Shade Cloth August 2nd - Solarization August 16th - Light Requirements September 6th - Soil Texture and Composting September 20th - Landscape Design Site Analysis October 4th –Entomology and Plant Pathology Scavenger Hunt November 1st – Vegetable Garden layout and rotation December 6th – Tool Care
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Forest Gardening Class
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesForest Gardening - Presented by Reed Burnam Forest gardening is a low-maintenance and sustainable practice that draws inspiration from woodland ecosystems. It relies on companion planting to build a productive garden and habitat. Reed will teach you all the basics to get started, including how to properly interplant with fruit trees, shrubs, herbs, vines and vegetables!
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Fruits, Nuts and Berries Class
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us for this very popular workshop on fruits, nuts, and berries! Jim covers all aspects of home orchard production, from variety selection, to pruning and harvesting. This workshop includes a live demonstration of pruning in our Natural Gardener orchard, so please dress according to the weather! Jim is our Central Texas specialist, having studied and worked in horticulture since the late 1970’s. He is the author of Growing Grapes in Texas: Commercial Vineyard to Backyard Vine and the Texas Peach Handbook. His books will be available for sale and for signing after the class. There is so much information to cover and Jim is so generous with his time. This class is around two hours long.
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