Lakeway Garden Club

Workshop: Plant Propagation
2023-07-29 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
Ever wanted to know the science and art of making more plants from your plants? Visit Zilker Botanical Garden on July 29th at 10:30 for our plant propagation workshop. Learn the science behind plant propagation including everything from leaf to stem to seed to spore, and then practice propagation techniques on demonstration plants. Folks will be able to take home propagation materials from the workshop.
This workshop is included with admission (free for members), but separate workshop registration is required to attend. When you complete registration, you will be prompted to pay for an admission ticket. This way you won’t need to purchase admission upon arrival for the workshop!

Class: Permaculture Design
2023-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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.

Class: Patio Gardening
2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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.

Class: Herb Gardening 101
2023-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
Learn the fundamentals of herb growing from soil and nutrient requirements , how and when to harvest, to preservation and storage from Caroline Riley.

Class: Garden Tips for Growing Tomatoes and Peppers
2023-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
Learn tips on growing tomatoes and peppers in the Texas heat with Justin Martin.

Austin Pond Society Monthly Meeting
2023-07-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
The Austin Pond Society is a nonprofit organization made up of more than 100 members dedicated to increasing awareness of water gardening and to distributing information on pond construction, maintenance, water lilies, and Koi keeping. The APS is composed of people from all walks of life and ages who are interested in backyard ponds, streams, fountains, waterfalls, Koi, goldfish, plants, and all the things it takes to make your own little bit of paradise in your own backyard.

Class: Wonderful World of Microgreens
2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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.

Austin Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting
2023-07-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
Bonsai is a living art form, with each plant constantly changing under the hand of the artist. It is a painting never quite finished. Bonsai also change with the seasons, with each plant having its own unique attractiveness during each season. Miniature maples, tiny elms, delicate pines, and junipers reflect both the seasons and the climates where they grow. Under our eyes, and in miniature form, we are privileged to watch the budding and leafing out of spring, followed by the flowers and fruit of summer, and the stark, yet beautiful, effect of bare branches against the winter sky.
Bonsai is an exciting adventure that cannot be adequately described to those who have not experienced it personally. Miniature trees and landscapes, carefully nurtured in the seemingly too small containers, return to us much more than they exact in the cost of creating and maintaining these plants, which soon become our “children.” Bonsai is an adventure in which you can participate with us.
You can find the Austin Bonsai Society on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Class: Veggie 101
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
Learn how to grow your own food. Walk through the basics from soil prep, to raised beds, to planting in the right season.

Class: Native Plants
2023-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
Learn basic design principles and how to incorporate native plants into your landscape with Colleen Dieter.

Austin Ikebana Group Monthly Meeting
2023-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
The 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.

4th of July
2023-07-04 | Lakeway Garden Club, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
Have a Happy 4th!

Class: Seed Saving
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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 about Bats in the Garden with Dr. Tuttle
2023-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
For more than 60 years Dr. Tuttle has studied and photographed the world’s most amazing bats on every continent where they occur. His work has been featured in leading publications worldwide, including five articles in National Geographic. And he has spoken at most of the world’s leading institutions of science, from Harvard and the Smithsonian to the British Museum.
He will show bats as cute as any panda and as strange as any dinosaur, bats worth billions of dollars annually to human economies and bats that are vital to whole ecosystems, from deserts to rain forests. He will show giant flying foxes with nearly six-foot wingspans and tiny bumblebee bats that weigh less than a U.S. penny. His photos document bats capturing insects, centipedes, fish, and frogs, pollinating incredible flowers, dispersing seeds, and coming to his hand on call. Most importantly, Dr. Tuttle will document a long history of bats proving themselves to be safe and invaluable neighbors and may even convince you to put up a bat house!
You won’t want to miss this free and family friendly event!

Class: Growing Citrus in the Summer
2023-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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.

Webinar: Native Host Plants for Texas Pollinators
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Lakeway Garden Club, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
Embark into the fascinating world of pollinators with experts Lynne and Jim Weber, authors of “Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies” and “Native Host Plants for Texas Moths“. This webinar delves beyond the beauty of blooming flowers, illuminating the vital role of native host plants in supporting the lifecycle of our local pollinators. Learn about the fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of pollinator conservation — the provision of safe havens for egg-laying and nourishing larval food sources that fuel the metamorphosis into the winged marvels we cherish.
Learn practical strategies to incorporate these vital plants into your own garden, transforming it into a nurturing sanctuary for pollinators. This isn’t just about beautifying your yard; it’s a call to contribute to the sustainability of our local ecosystem. Join us and become an active participant in preserving Texas’ diverse and remarkable biodiversity. Presented by Bee City Austin.
Register online to attend this webinar.

Summer Solstice
2023-06-21 | Lakeway Garden Club, Lakeway, TX, 78734, United States
The summer solstice in 2023 will take place on Wednesday 21 June at precisely 9:58am CT. Contrary to popular belief, the solstice is an exact moment and not the entire day. The event takes place on the first day of the astronomical summer season and marks the exact point the northern hemisphere is pointing directly towards the Sun. It also marks the longest day of the year, with the highest number of daylight hours seen in a single day in 2023. Expect at least 16 hours of daylight in the US.
What is the summer solstice?
The summer solstice takes place at the exact moment the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky, which is when the northern hemisphere is tilted most towards the Sun. Essentially, it marks the point when the Sun’s rays hit this part of the Earth most directly.
The Earth’s axis has a tilt of around 23.4 degrees, relative to its orbit around the Sun. On 21 June, the northern hemisphere is tilted at its closest point towards the sun and the southern hemisphere is tilted its furthest away from the Sun, which is why the northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons to one another.
This means that the southern hemisphere will be celebrating its winter solstice at the same time as our summer event and vice versa.
Because it is related to tilt and not orbit distance, the Earth is actually closest to the Sun (the perihelion) in January and furthest from it (the aphelion) in July.
The summer solstice is not necessarily the hottest day of the year. Usually, the hottest day of the year is in July or August. This is because oceans and land masses release the heat absorbed from the longer days back into the atmosphere.

Class: Tree Care for Homeowners
2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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.

Class: Snakes of Central Texas
2023-06-17 10:00 - 11:30 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
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.

Blanco Lavender Festival
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | Blanco Lavender Festival, Blanco, TX, United States
Join us for the Blanco Lavender Festival held annually in June in historic Blanco, TX. Take a tour of the Hill Country Lavender farm or stroll the Lavender Market, on the grounds of the historic Blanco County Courthouse. Both of these options are always a must-see highlight of the festival. At the Lavender Market, select artists and craftspeople from across Texas and beyond will offer the finest lavender-related pleasures and treasures.
Hill Country Lavender Farm Owner Tasha Corradini has been involved with the farm since 1999 when the first lavender sprig was planted at the original location, owned at the time by National Geographic photographer Robb Kendrick and author Jeannie Ralston. After serving as the farm’s manager for several years, Tasha purchased Hill Country Lavender and relocated to the corner of FM 2325 and 165. The new farm is a boutique farm sitting on 2.75 acres of land. The field is split into two sections, featuring over 8 different types of lavender. Visitors are invited to visit the farm and enjoy the beauty of the lavender field in and out of bloom. Hill Country Lavender’s product line include more than 75 products, offering a variety of soaps, lotions, sprays, as well as a full line of culinary items. Products are all small batch, handmade by the owners. All products are also available year-round at Brieger Pottery on the Blanco Square.
Lavender Market Hours: Fri 12 – 6 / Sat 9 – 6 / Sun 10 -4
Hill Country Lavender Farm Hours: Fri 10 -5 / Sat 9 – 5 / Sun 10 – 4 (festival weekend only)

Austin Herb Society Monthly Meeting
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
Since 1983, the Austin Herb Society has been educating members and the community about herbs, including propagation, landscaping, history, folklore, and culinary, medicinal, and decorative uses of herbs. While our members are united by an interest in herbs, they are also a diverse group of individuals: from gardeners and herbalists to cooks and business owners.
AHS members design and maintain the Zilker Herb Garden-a dazzling landscape of color and fragrance that has become a centerpiece of Zilker Botanical Garden. Here, visitors can touch, taste, and smell they way through nearly 200 varieties of herbs, depending on the season. Bees and butterflies dot the beds of basil, lavender, and calendula. There are classic culinary herbs like rosemary, mint, and thyme alongside herbs revered for their health attributes, including aloe and echinacea.
In addition to hands-on learning in the Zilker Herb Garden, members enjoy:

Monthly meetings with expert speakers on diverse topics (currently via zoom)
Educational workshops and seminars throughout the year
Study groups focused on culinary herbs and herbal products
Field trips to unique gardens and herb-loving businesses
Delicious herbal refreshments at our in-person meetings
Fellowship with interesting and informed herb lovers

Please join us in exploring the wonderful world of herbs!
You can also find us on Facebook

Webinar: Everything Everyone Should Know About Butterflies
2023-05-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, 78721, United States
Join Molly Keck, Entomologist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service discuss butterflies and what you should know about them to attract and keep them in your garden. Molly Keck is a Senior Program Specialist in Integrated Pest Management and a Board-Certified Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Bexar County. This free Zoom webinar is open to the public. Join Molly for this series of informative seminars on the 15 bugs everyone should know about and their impact in our homes and landscapes.
Join Zoom Webinar
Meeting ID – 863 6857 1398
Password – 15BUGS

Resilient Beauty In The Garden
2023-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
As seasonal transitions and climatic extremes continue to challenge Central Texas gardens, it becomes more important than ever for gardeners to explore the question: “How do plants thrive in the wild without our help?” Matt Welch, a horticulturist, farmer, and plant ecologist, spends entirely too much time pondering this very question. Join us for the monthly Garden Club of Austin meeting as he shares his best answers, exploring the hidden ways the incredible plants and plant communities of the Hill Country survive the seasons, and how you can take cues from these tough Texas plants to build wild beauty and resilience in your own garden.
Matt Welch has spent the last 35 years enamored, mystified, perplexed and often confounded by the plant kingdom. He has worked in orchards, nurseries, botanical gardens, academia, and now lives and works on the Pedernales River, canoes to work every day, and is learning how to farm vegetables and grow cut flowers. An East Texan by birth and by disposition, Matt left Nacogdoches for Austin in 2005 after working several years at the SFA Mast Arboretum and the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, two gardens affiliated with Stephen F. Austin State University, where he received his BS in Horticulture a hundred years ago. While there, he happened upon the only thing he’ll be remembered by, a pink fruited form of American Beautyberry, known in the trade as Callicarpa americana ‘Welch’s Pink.’
This will take place in the auditorium.
Open to the public, free to attend.

Birds and Landscaping with Native Plants
2023-05-25 09:30 - 11:30 | Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, 78746, United States
Violet Crown Garden Club’s May monthly meeting features a program on “Birds and Landscaping with Native Plants” with Gil Eckrich. Participants will enjoy an entertaining presentation while learning about the winning combination of native plant landscaping and birds. Social time starts at 9:30 AM in the Zilker Garden auditorium. The program begins at 10 AM with an optional club business meeting after. Gil Eckrich is a Wildlife Biologist specializing in the study of birds at Fort Hood, a US Army Veteran, a gardener, an award-winning photographer, and a volunteer in his community.
Open to the public, free to attend.

Succulents in Containers
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
Learn how to create a beautiful succulent containers that will hold up in the Texas heat.

[Cancelled] Class: Austin's Creeks - Keep Austin Beautiful
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, 78735, United States
[Cancelled] 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!

Container Gardening Workshop
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX, 78739, United States
Learning the art of container gardening means you don’t need a lot of land to support pollinators, enjoy the benefits of greenery and get your hands in the soil! Create a portable native plant paradise on your patio, balcony, or in your yard with this hands-on workshop taught by our very own Samantha Elkinton, Gardens Manager. Learn how to identify native plants that do well in containers and get tips for transplanting and keeping your flora healthy.
Materials and plants for this class are included with registration. Participants are also welcome to bring a container of their choice (size specifications will be sent to participants prior to the workshop). This class will take place in person at the Wildflower Center. Space is limited and registration is required.
