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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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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: Garden Tips for Growing Tomatoes and Peppers
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn tips on growing tomatoes and peppers in the Texas heat with Justin Martin.
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Class: Herb Gardening 101
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn the fundamentals of herb growing from soil and nutrient requirements , how and when to harvest, to preservation and storage from Caroline Riley.
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Class: Patio Gardening
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesWant to grow your own food but don’t have the space or maybe you want to start small? Walk through the basics of container gardening and how to get the most out of your space.
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Class: Permaculture Design
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin this open forum where class attendees can bring their challenges to the table. Learn about conventional solutions as well as ecological solutions from Leffler Ross.
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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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Austin Herb Society Monthly Meeting
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesSince 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
