Class: Herb Gardening 101
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn the fundamentals of herb growing from soil and nutrient requirements , how and when to harvest, to preservation and storage from Caroline Riley.
Class: Patio Gardening
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesWant 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: Permaculture Design
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesJoin 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.
Workshop: Plant Propagation
Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United StatesEver 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!
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.
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.
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.
Extending the Fall Vegetable Garden Season
The Natural Gardener 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesLearn about seed-starting methods for succession planting, insights for harvesting, and season-extending techniques for a bountiful fall garden. Scott Blackburn has been gardening organically in Austin since 2007. He’s a gardening educator and consultant under the brand New Garden Road. His passion is to inform, inspire, and elevate gardeners, focusing on ecological stewardship, saving soil, and urban habitat restoration one garden at a time. You can connect with Scott at newgardenroad.com
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