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.
Oak Wilt in Central Texas
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesWhat causes oak wilt? Can I treat oak wilt myself? Learn causes of, and how to identify and manage oak wilt in Texas.
Learn about Terrariums
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin 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.
Austin Herb Society Monthly Meeting
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesSince 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
Lakeway Garden Club Member Mixer
Lake Travis Community Library 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin, TX, United StatesLakeway Garden Club hosts a quarterly meeting for all members at the Lake Travis Community Library. This informal forum is designed for sharing garden knowledge amongst LGC members. The casual get together will include group discussions about waterwise gardening, native plants and creating bountiful vegetable gardens. We’d love to display photos of our members’ gardens, so please send in your garden pix and we will share them during our meeting. If you would like to request a future garden topic or have a specific gardening question, please let us know. So join us and bring your garden questions to learn something new! All are welcome to join for free if they are not already a member. Please RSVP. See you then!
Worm Composting Basics
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.
Backyard Birds
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn 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.
Austin Bonsai Society Monthly Meeting
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesBonsai 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.
Organic Lawn Care 101
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesKnowing 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.
Austin Pond Society Monthly Meeting
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesThe 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.
Backyard Pond Basics
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesWant 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.
Landscape Design Class
Lakeway Activity Center 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX, United StatesJoin HGTV featured Landscape Designer Gay Gray and learn how to create an inviting landscape in your yard. Learn the basics in curb appeal and backyard design from Gay Gray who has been a featured landscape designer on HGTV and focuses on earth wise and organic gardening. Learn what deer-resistant and drought-tolerant plantings will work great in your landscape. Now your home can be more inviting to family and friends and have that extra detail which may have a potential buyer taking a closer look. The first 5 participants who register by September 13 will have their pictures used as examples in class for design suggestions and ideas. About Gay Gray After a long career as an intellectual property litigator focusing on patent law, Gay Bonorden Gray decided to do her part in making the world a more beautiful place. Leaving a secure position in a Fortune 500 company as in-house counsel, Gay went back to school to pursue a career in horticulture. Since starting her business in landscaping, Gay’s designs have appeared in print in several publications by Sunset Magazines and Books (available at retailers like Barnes and Noble and Home Depot) and have appeared multiple times on HGTV. She filmed two television shows for HGTV's Landscape Smart, and had much fun doing it.