Class: Cooking with Herbs
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn 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
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!
Vernal Equinox
Lakeway Garden Club Lakeway, TX, United StatesHappy First Day of Spring! What is the Vernal Equinox? It is one of two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length; also, either of the two points in the sky where the ecliptic (the Sun’s annual pathway) and the celestial equator intersect. In the Northern Hemisphere the vernal equinox falls about March 20 or 21, as the Sun crosses the celestial equator going north. In the Southern Hemisphere the equinox occurs on September 22 or 23, when the Sun moves south across the celestial equator. According to the astronomical definition of the seasons, the vernal equinox also marks the beginning of spring, which lasts until the summer solstice (June 20 or 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 or 22 in the Southern Hemisphere).
Class: An Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesViolet Crown Garden Club’s March monthly meeting will feature a program on herbal plants presented by Autumn Schulze. Attendees will increase their appreciation for plants with the potential as herbal remedies. Social time starts at 9:30 AM. The program begins at 10 AM with an optional club business meeting after. Both in-person and via Zoom, guests and members are encouraged to participate with like-minded gardeners to appreciate the beauty of nature in our gardens. Autumn Schulze is a Past President of the Austin Herb Society, a biomedical scientist, herbalist, gut health mentor, food as medicine expert, and CEO of Autumn’s Harvest, LLC, in Austin, Texas. This will take place in the Zilker Auditorium. To receive the Zoom link and attend virtually, email rosezavala77@gmail.com
Class: The Lovely Iris
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesEllen Singleton, President of the Iris Society of Austin, will discuss the basics of growing beautiful irises that will grace your garden for years, ushering in the glory of Spring. Presented by The Garden Club of Austin
Wildflower Center’s Native Plant Sale
Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, United StatesThe Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's Spring Native Plant Sale features a variety of Texas natives, including perennial and annual flowers, grasses, vines, shrubs and trees for shady and sunny gardens. Native plants conserve water; lower mowing costs; provide habitat for birds, butterflies and other wildlife; protect and enrich soil; and reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides. Plus, they’re beautiful! Starting 9am-1pm on the weekend of March 24th (Fri, Sat, Sun) and continuing each weekend through May 7th, 2023. Starting March 31, guests will be admitted to the plant sale on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry is included with the cost of general admission.
2023 Earth-Kind Field Day
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us at the 2023 Earth-Kind Field Day this spring! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Travis County Master Gardeners announce their spring 2023 Earth-Kind Gardening Field Day to be held Saturday, March 25th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Travis County AgriLife Extension office located at 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX 78721 (map). Parking is available along Smith Road. The event is free and open to the public. The spring 2023 theme is Container Gardening 101 – for indoor and outdoor gardening. The first 100 attendees will receive a free 5.5″ eco-container and saucer. Workshops will teach participants about houseplant care, growing ornamentals or vegetables in pots, and create a composting system. Other activities focus on vermicomposting, irrigation, rainwater harvesting, and entomology. A limited supply of Earth-Kind plants and the popular Travis County Master Gardener publications Garden Guide for Austin and Vicinity, and From Drought to Deluge: The Resilient Central Texas Garden will be available for purchase. See you there! Schedule: 9:00 a.m. Compost Workshop. Learn how to turn everyday waste from your home or garden into beneficial compost. 10:00 a.m. Houseplant University. Get tips on plant selection, watering, and light to help you successfully grow indoor plants. A demonstration on repotting and dividing is included. You’ll also learn how to manage pests – including soil gnats! 11:00 a.m. The 6D’s of Container Gardening. Watch a demonstration on planting a container garden for your outdoor living spaces. Advice on types of soil, pot size, drainage, and more. 12:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting on New Greenhouse Dedication Ceremony for new educational greenhouse
Let’s Grow: WaterWise Gardens
Lakeway Municipal Utility District 1097 Lohmans Crossing, Lakeway, TX, United StatesLakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is hosting a week-long series of water-related speakers from March 27-31 at their district office (1097 Lohmans Crossing). Join us on Monday March 27th at 2pm when the Lakeway Garden Club shares tips for successfully growing drought-tolerant, low-maintenance native plants and how to create a WaterWise garden! The Lakeway Garden Club is free and open to all local area residents. For information about the Lakeway Garden Club, visit https://lakewaygardenclub.com
Spirit of Japanese Gardens
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesTake a trip to gardens around the world without even leaving Austin. Please join Dr. Molly Ogorzaly as she contrasts Western and Eastern gardening traditions and explains how religious beliefs influenced the conception and construction of Japanese gardens. Dr. Ogorzaly, will share design principles and identify adapted plants that can be used in Central Texas. These designs and plants are featured in Austin’s Taniguchi Japanese Garden, which opened in 1969 and was built by Isamu Taniguchi. His motivation in building the garden was that “through the construction of this visible garden, I might provide a symbol of universal peace.” After the presentation, we will walk down to enjoy the Taniguchi Japanese Garden, a tranquil, meditative spot in the middle of Zilker Botanical Garden. Enjoy snacks and matcha green tea at 9:30 before the presentation at 10:00. This is the monthly Austin Herb Society club meeting. No registration is required. Attendance at the seminar is free and open to the public.
Austin Ikebana Group Monthly Meeting
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesThe Austin Ikebana Group was founded by Isamu Taniguchi (circa 1902-1992), who started building the Taniguchi Japanese Garden when he was 70 years old. Ikebana is more than simply arranging flowers-its Japanese characters mean “giving life to flowers.” This art form has spiritual and philosophical roots, where the relationship between every flower, stem, branch, leaf, and even container expresses a balanced and harmonious nature. The feelings of the arranger play a key role as well. Members rotate leading demonstrations and workshops. Because members have trained in various schools of Ikebana, including Ohara, Sogetsu, Ikenobo, and Ichiyo, they bring a rich atmosphere of learning and growth to the meetings. This becomes a contemplative practice of expressing gentleness and elegance through the art of flower arrangement. Meetings are monthly on the first Friday at 10am.
The Surreal Garden
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesReturning Spring of 2023! Ion Art will illuminate the Zilker Botanical Garden for the second consecutive year with The Surreal Garden Exhibition. For two weekends - April 7-8 and 13-15, experience this neon phenomenon as it enchants the Garden. Support local artists while simultaneously supporting the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy. Dress in your best Surreal attire and enjoy a night full of interactive art, music, fantastical costumes, live entertainment, dancing, unlimited photo opportunities, and people-watching. Local food trailers, dessert tables, and cash bars will be served on-site. Vendors available on selective nights: Garbo’s Lobster Rolls, TacoMan 512, Downtown Burgers, Burro Cheese Kitchen, Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop, Zucchini Kill, and Pretty Cute Coffee; cash bar services provided by Black Sheep Lodge.
Austin Herb Society Plant Sale & Garden Expo
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesShop for organic herbs, vegetables, and native plants at great prices! We also sell rare herbs grown by our members. Browse our vendors for daylilies, herbal tinctures, teas, lotions, aromatherapy products, bamboo crafts, jewelry, ceramic plant markers, and more. Chat with our knowledgeable members about growing and using herbs while you shop. Join a guided tour of Zilker Herb Garden to see how your plants will grow! Entertain the kids with hands-on crafts. No sales tax on plant purchases, this is an AHS Tax-Free Sales Day. AHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Attend educational workshops with expert AHS members on: “The Benefits of Using Ginger,” “Herbal Skincare” & “Best Herbs to Grow for Making Tea.”