The Natural Gardener

Join us to learn how to create a miniature garden or forest enclosed in its own little world. Learn which containers and plants work best, watering, and basic care. This terrariums class is presented by Jelli Padron.

A local worm farmer will walk us through vermicomposting. Learn how to incorporate worms into your compost or garden beds so they can do the hard work for you. This class is presented by John Garza from The Austin Worm Lab.

Learn how to provide elements of habitat for birds in your garden. Bring the beauty and vitality of nature home. The Backyard Birds class is presented by Jane Tillman from the Audubon Society.

Knowing how to care for a lawn organically can prevent many of the pitfalls of lawn ownership. Learn from one of the best lawn care companies in town how to maintain your lawn correctly. The Organic Lawn Care 101 class is presented by Teresa Stephens from PollyDog Landscapes.

Want to create a little bit of paradise in your backyard? Nico will walk you through the basics of DIY fountains, goldfish, koi and all things related to backyard ponds. This Backyard Pond Basics class is presented by Nico Jung.

Come learn about the world of cacti, agave, and euphorbia. Ian will give pointers of how to use them in your home or yard as well as give growing tips and care advice. The World of Cacti and Succulents class is presented by Ian Griffin.

Learn how to make elderberry syrup and fire cider at home. We will discuss the benefits and explore variations of these tried and true folk formulas to personalize a blend that is just right for you and yours. This Hot & Sweet Remedies for Cold & Flu Season class is presented by Herbalist Leesalyn Koehler.

Proper soil gives a good foundation for a plant to thrive. Join us as a guest speaker from Zilker Botanical Gardens explains how soil can be just as important a factor to consider as sunlight or water requirements. The Importance of Soil class is presented by Matthew Gaston from Zilker Botanical Gardens.

Join 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.