Firewise Gardening

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

A fire action plan saves lives and property through advance planning. Learn how to take steps to protect yourself and help first responders help you! Master Gardener Cher Coleman will … Continue Reading →

Free w/ park entrance fee

Easy Composting with Worms!

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Let these “little composters” save landfill space while turning your kitchen vegetable and fruit waste into black gold! Even if you live in an apartment you can host a small … Continue Reading →

Free w/ park entrance fee.

Using Water Wisely – Demonstration Field Day

Travis Co AgriLife Extension Service Office 1600 Smith Road, Austin, TX, United States

Learn about the entire spectrum of water saving solutions from high tech to no tech at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office Demonstration Field Day in Austin.  You determine the … Continue Reading →

free

All About Roses

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Incorporate user friendly roses into your new or existing garden plans! Travis County Master Gardener Cher Coleman has 30 years’ experience in the use of roses in a landscape. She will … Continue Reading →

Zilker Garden Festival

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin 78746 Saturday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Stop by the Travis County Master Gardener’s vendor tent … Continue Reading →

East Austin Garden Fair 2017

A Passion for Plants: An East Austin Garden Fair Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center 2608 Gonzales Street, Austin, TX 78702 Rain or Shine – come enjoy this great event. Ask the … Continue Reading →

Inside Austin Gardens Tour

5 private gardens, 1 public garden 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, rain or shine A rare, behind-the-scenes look at gardens that demonstrate realistic, sustainable practices for Central Texas. Garden Themes: Earth-Kind … Continue Reading →

Wise Rainwater Control for Central Texas

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Raingardens, Rainwater Collection, Dry Creeks and Wetlands Drought one month, floods the next.  Yes, you must be gardening in Central Texas!  Can a homeowner control excess run-off from spilling into … Continue Reading →

Bulbs for the Austin Area

Austin Area Garden Center - Zilker Botanical Garden 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX, United States

Are you tired of planting bulbs that bloom once and you never see them again?   Learn some of the reasons bulbs struggle in our climate and soil while others naturalize … Continue Reading →

Water-Wise Symposium for Home Gardeners

Cepeda Branch Library 651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX, United States

All-Day Program Features Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Travis County Master Gardener Association and the City of Austin Expanding on a popular seminar series, a Water-Wise Symposium for … Continue Reading →

free but you must register