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Blanco Lavender Festival
Blanco Lavender Festival Blanco, TX, United StatesJoin us for the Blanco Lavender Festival held annually in June in historic Blanco, TX. Take a tour of the Hill Country Lavender farm or stroll the Lavender Market, on the grounds of the historic Blanco County Courthouse. Both of these options are always a must-see highlight of the festival. At the Lavender Market, select artists and craftspeople from across Texas and beyond will offer the finest lavender-related pleasures and treasures. Hill Country Lavender Farm Owner Tasha Corradini has been involved with the farm since 1999 when the first lavender sprig was planted at the original location, owned at the time by National Geographic photographer Robb Kendrick and author Jeannie Ralston. After serving as the farm’s manager for several years, Tasha purchased Hill Country Lavender and relocated to the corner of FM 2325 and 165. The new farm is a boutique farm sitting on 2.75 acres of land. The field is split into two sections, featuring over 8 different types of lavender. Visitors are invited to visit the farm and enjoy the beauty of the lavender field in and out of bloom. Hill Country Lavender’s product line include more than 75 products, offering a variety of soaps, lotions, sprays, as well as a full line of culinary items. Products are all small batch, handmade by the owners. All products are also available year-round at Brieger Pottery on the Blanco Square. Lavender Market Hours: Fri 12 - 6 / Sat 9 - 6 / Sun 10 -4 Hill Country Lavender Farm Hours: Fri 10 -5 / Sat 9 - 5 / Sun 10 - 4 (festival weekend only)
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Class: Snakes of Central Texas
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin the Austin Reptile Society with Austin Reptile Service for a fun, family friendly event about snakes in Central Texas on Father’s Day weekend. Learn how to safely identify venomous snakes, and see some nonvenomous snakes in person.
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Austin Pond Society Monthly Meeting
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesThe Austin Pond Society is a nonprofit organization made up of more than 100 members dedicated to increasing awareness of water gardening and to distributing information on pond construction, maintenance, water lilies, and Koi keeping. The APS is composed of people from all walks of life and ages who are interested in backyard ponds, streams, fountains, waterfalls, Koi, goldfish, plants, and all the things it takes to make your own little bit of paradise in your own backyard.
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Class: Tree Care for Homeowners
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn about Tree Care for Homeowners with Guy Leblanc of Arbor Vitae Tree Care. Get all the info for basic care and how to restore trees after ice or storm damage.
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Webinar: Native Host Plants for Texas Pollinators
Lakeway Garden Club Lakeway, TX, United StatesEmbark into the fascinating world of pollinators with experts Lynne and Jim Weber, authors of "Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies" and "Native Host Plants for Texas Moths". This webinar delves beyond the beauty of blooming flowers, illuminating the vital role of native host plants in supporting the lifecycle of our local pollinators. Learn about the fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of pollinator conservation — the provision of safe havens for egg-laying and nourishing larval food sources that fuel the metamorphosis into the winged marvels we cherish. Learn practical strategies to incorporate these vital plants into your own garden, transforming it into a nurturing sanctuary for pollinators. This isn't just about beautifying your yard; it's a call to contribute to the sustainability of our local ecosystem. Join us and become an active participant in preserving Texas' diverse and remarkable biodiversity. Presented by Bee City Austin. Register online to attend this webinar.
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Class: Growing Citrus in the Summer
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesDo you know how to keep citrus happy and healthy in the Texas heat? Attend this class and you will! Learn everything about growing citrus like lemons, limes and oranges in the summer. Also learn about common pests, watering, and fertilizing schedules with Scott Blackburn.
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Learn about Bats in the Garden with Dr. Tuttle
Lakeway Activity Center 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, United StatesFor more than 60 years Dr. Tuttle has studied and photographed the world’s most amazing bats on every continent where they occur. His work has been featured in leading publications worldwide, including five articles in National Geographic. And he has spoken at most of the world’s leading institutions of science, from Harvard and the Smithsonian to the British Museum. He will show bats as cute as any panda and as strange as any dinosaur, bats worth billions of dollars annually to human economies and bats that are vital to whole ecosystems, from deserts to rain forests. He will show giant flying foxes with nearly six-foot wingspans and tiny bumblebee bats that weigh less than a U.S. penny. His photos document bats capturing insects, centipedes, fish, and frogs, pollinating incredible flowers, dispersing seeds, and coming to his hand on call. Most importantly, Dr. Tuttle will document a long history of bats proving themselves to be safe and invaluable neighbors and may even convince you to put up a bat house! You won't want to miss this free and family friendly event!
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Class: Seed Saving
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesCome and learn how to save your own vegetable seeds to save money, preserve genetic diversity, and ensure you’ll never be without that favorite vegetable variety! Presented by Colleen Dieter.
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Class: Native Plants
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn basic design principles and how to incorporate native plants into your landscape with Colleen Dieter.
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Class: Veggie 101
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn how to grow your own food. Walk through the basics from soil prep, to raised beds, to planting in the right season.
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Class: Wonderful World of Microgreens
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesAre you ready to get growing indoors? Austin Davenport will walk us through all the tricks for growing microgreens inside during the dog days of summer.
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