The Natural Gardener

Join 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.

Learn 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.

Do 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.

Come 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.

Learn basic design principles and how to incorporate native plants into your landscape with Colleen Dieter.

Learn how to grow your own food.  Walk through the basics from soil prep, to raised beds, to planting in the right season.

Are 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.

Learn tips on growing tomatoes and peppers in the Texas heat with Justin Martin.

Learn the fundamentals of herb growing from soil and nutrient requirements , how and when to harvest, to preservation and storage from Caroline Riley.

Want 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.

Join 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.