Free
Events for May 6, 2025
Austin Herb Society Monthly Meeting
Since 1983, the Austin Herb Society has been educating members and the community about herbs, including propagation, landscaping, history, folklore, and culinary, medicinal, and decorative uses of herbs. While our members are united by an interest in herbs, they are also a diverse group of individuals: from gardeners and herbalists to cooks and business owners. AHS members design and maintain the Zilker Herb Garden-a dazzling landscape of color and fragrance that has become a centerpiece of Zilker Botanical Garden. Here, visitors can touch, taste, and smell they way through nearly 200 varieties of herbs, depending on the season. Bees and butterflies dot the beds of basil, lavender, and calendula. There are classic culinary herbs like rosemary, mint, and thyme alongside herbs revered for their health attributes, including aloe and echinacea. In addition to hands-on learning in the Zilker Herb Garden, members enjoy: Monthly meetings with expert speakers on diverse topics (currently via zoom) Educational workshops and seminars throughout the year Study groups focused on culinary herbs and herbal products Field trips to unique gardens and herb-loving businesses Delicious herbal refreshments at our in-person meetings Fellowship with interesting and informed herb lovers Please join us in exploring the wonderful world of herbs! You can also find us on Facebook
LMUD Native Plant Talks
LT Seed Library Seed Swap - 10am Presenter: Leah Crenwelge, local resident As a daughter of the pioneers who have been farming and ranching in the Texas Hill Country since the 1840s, Leah is excited to share with you her love of this land and its incredible plant biodiversity. Free seeds available through the LT Seed Library include Central Texas native plants and thriving veggies/herbs. Bring your extra seeds to swap or stop by for pro tips! Donations of heirloom/open-pollinated veggie/herb seeds and native plant seeds are also welcome. Growing Native Plants from Seed - 2pm Presenter: Craig Bruska, Chair Native Seed Committee, Native Plant Society of Texas Learn how and when to sow native plants seeds to create a native wildlife habitat from seed. Using the lowest cost method to replace water hungry nonnative grasses and plants with their native Texas plant equivalents suited to the Lakeway area. Learn how to select the right native plant to grow from seed for the soil, light, water needs.