The Natural Gardener
Workshop: Fruits, Nuts and Berries
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. Presented by guest speaker Jim Kamas, Associate Professor at Texas A&M
Class: English Cottage Gardens in Texas
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesHave you ever wanted an English style cottage garden but not sure where to start? This Natural Gardener class will review tips, techniques, and drought tolerant plant selection for an English style garden with a Texas touch!
Class: Keep Austin Beautiful
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn to about Austin's Creeks with Keep Austin Beautiful presented by Edward Pung from Keep Austin Beautiful. Learn basic ecological concepts: what makes up a riparian ecosystem, its function, the characteristics of healthy vs. degraded areas, and how ecologists and conservationists go about restoring riparian areas, with examples. Also learn how to get involved with KAB and the Adopt-a-Creek program!
Class: Beekeeping
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesAre you curious about beekeeping? Would you like to know what the average person can do to protect and attract honey bees? Bee at The Natural Gardener to find out more about the honey bees’ job as pollinator, the causes of colony collapse disorder, and several ways we can help bees and other pollinators. Beekeeping information presented by Two Hives Honey.
Veggies 101
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food, but didn’t know where to start? We will walk you through all the basics from soil prep, to raised beds, to planting in the right season.
[Cancelled] Class: Austin’s Creeks – Keep Austin Beautiful
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn basic ecological concepts: what makes up a riparian ecosystem, its function, the characteristics of healthy vs. degraded areas, and how ecologists and conservationists go about restoring riparian areas, with examples. Also learn how to get involved with KAB and the Adopt-a-Creek program!
Succulents in Containers
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn how to create a beautiful succulent containers that will hold up in the Texas heat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.