Join as Valerie Morris of the Austin Area Begonia Society as she presents “Begonia Basics,” and learn how to grow begonias. This is the monthly meeting for The Garden Club of Austin and will be held in the Auditorium. Open to the public, free to attend.

Join for Austin Ikebana Group’s March meeting. Mr. Don Olsen, a master from Ichiyo School of Ikebana, will demonstrate the art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) with driftwoods. Don Olsen is a pioneer in Ikebana. He became interested in Ikebana when he was serving in Okinawa and later started to learn in Japan under the Headmaster of Ichiyo School of Ikebana.  He has been a member of San Antonio Ikebana International for 50 years and president of the group for many years. He has been an Ichiyo master for a long time with students in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston; many of which become instructors under his teaching. Mr. Olsen is well respected in both Ikebana and pottery fields. Presented by the Austin Ikebana Group This event is free to the public (adult only) and open to attend as guest observers (no flower materials provided). With limited seats in Auditorium, pre-registration is required. Register by emailing austinikebanagroup@gmail.com Open to the public, free to attend.

Learn to cook with herbs with Judith Craft, the past VP of Horticulture for Austin Herb Society. She will guide you toward rich flavors in your cooking as well as sharing medicinal, decorative, and environmental benefits. Presented by the Yaupon Garden Club of Austin