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Let’s Grow: Herbs
There are so many things to love about herbs. They’re easy to grow, even for beginner gardeners, and add beauty to your space. They don’t require much room in the garden, they smell great, and they offer a variety of health benefits and flavor when added to your meals. Fall is actually a great time to plant an herb garden. Hardier herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme can be started this time of year and will grow very well in areas with mild winters. Rosemary can even generally hang on for a couple of frosts. If you’re a beginner gardener, it’s always okay to start off small. You can grow…
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‘Pandemic Gardeners’ Feed a Growing Trend
A few months ago, a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania couple ripped out their 600-square-foot backyard lawn to replace it with a vegetable garden, turning a hobby into a safeguard against possible food shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The gridded plot of plants, some in raised beds and all protected by deer fencing, required a fairly hefty investment. They’re part of an expanding group of backyard farmers who are contributing to a recession-defying infusion of sales at nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers, not just in the eastern part of the Keystone State but nationwide. The trend points to a growing opportunity for entrepreneurs looking for a niche yielding a different kind of green. The rush of grow-your-own…
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America’s Patriotic Victory Gardens
During both World Wars, America’s agricultural production became a powerful military tool During World War I, a severe food crisis emerged in Europe as agricultural workers were recruited into military service and farms were transformed into battlefields. As a result, the burden of feeding millions of starving people fell to the United States. In March of 1917¬—just weeks before the United States entered the war—Charles Lathrop Pack organized the National War Garden Commission to encourage Americans to contribute to the war effort by planting, fertilizing, harvesting and storing their own fruits and vegetables so that more food could be exported to our allies. Citizens were urged to utilize all idle…
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The Buzz on Beautiful Bees in your Garden
Bees are important to local ecosystems, now more than ever. For our local Central Texas gardeners who are interested in learning more about these wonderful pollinators, join the Lake Travis Community Library for a fun virtual program with the author of “Beekeeper’s Lab: 52 Family-Friendly Activities and Experiments Exploring the Life of the Hive,” by Kim Lehman on Wednesday May 26 at 2pm. About Beekeeper’s Lab: Beekeeping’s popularity as a hobby continues to skyrocket. Beekeeper’s Lab gives you 52 bee-inspired labs to do all year long, and are accessible enough to share with the family. Fill the year ahead with weekly activities from around and about the hive, including art projects, recipes,…
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Join the Lakeway Garden Club
Are you an expert gardener or only a brand new one? Maybe you are just a garden enthusiast? Either way we invite you to join the Lakeway Garden Club! Membership is free and open to all residents of the Lakeway, TX area including Lakeway, The Hills, Spicewood, Bee Cave and the greater Lake Travis area. Benefits of membership include a monthly newsletter, garden tours, local garden talks, plant swaps and being a part of our LGC membership. It is easy to join today online. Questions? Please contact us.
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National Wildflower Week is May 3-9
Happy National Wildflower Week! This week May 3 – 9 let’s celebrate our glorious wildflowers right here in Central Texas. From classic bluebonnets to festive mexican hats to healthy echinachea we have got the best! Let us know your favorite too! National #Wildflower Week is the first full week of May every year. It was created in 1987 to celebrate the beauty and importance of native #wildflowers across the United States. Thank you Lady Bird Johnson!
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Asparagus is the King of Spring
Asparagus is one of the first plants that greets us in springtime! It’s a perennial, which means that once it gets established, the tender spears will return year after year. In addition, its ferny foliage makes an excellent ornamental. Is there a more delicious return on investment than growing asparagus? We don’t think so! After getting established, asparagus can share its healthy bounty for up to 20 years. It’s one of our favorites to plant in a central Texas garden. How long does it take to grow? Newly-planted asparagus plants may take 2 to 3 years to truly get started and produce, so patience is needed! After they’re established, however,…
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Springfest at Local Garden Centers
Lowe’s Garden Centers are hosting a Springfest this year which includes some pretty fun projects and some free flowers, trees and supplies. You must be registered on Lowes.com to receive the free kits. If you don’t have spring break plans, you’re not alone. In a recent survey from Lowe’s, 70% of people responded that they don’t plan to take a leisure trip until late summer. That being said, the retailer wants to help consumers jazz up these next couple of months of warm weather by helping them turn their homes into the ultimate destination this spring. In April, Lowe’s will host SpringFest, a new home and garden experience that will feature special events, markdowns…
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Community Garden Grows in Spicewood
Farmacy Community Garden has taken root in Spicewood. Is it time for Lakeway to have its own Community Garden? Let us know in the comments below. Through hard work and dedication, a group of volunteers in western Travis County have transformed a plot of scrub and rocky land into a community garden that makes a difference in the lives of area residents in need. The Bee Creek United Methodist Church in Spicewood is recognizing the effort April 18 with an official dedication of the garden, named Farmacy. The garden moved from its previous Spicewood site to its current location in 2020. After some initial delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Let’s Grow: Veggies
Join us for a special speaker from the Lakeway Garden Club as we discuss the easiest ways to grow local and harvest a bounty of delicious vegetables in your backyard garden this year. Topics include location, types of gardens, easy to grow veggie options and more! The latest from our Let’s Grow series of garden talks. Presented with the help of the incredible Lake Travis Community Library! Let’s Grow: Veggies! – a virtual talkDate: May 19, 2021Time: 2-3pmPlace: Zoom Virtual Meeting (details coming soon)
