7. The Garden of Walt Krueger
     4402 Crest Ridge Dr., Round Rock 78681

Directions: North on Mo-Pac or North on 360 to 183 N. Exit at McNeil Dr., and go right on McNeil. Left at Parmer Lane for 5 miles to Brushy Creek Rd. (the sign has been down, so measure the distance.) Make a right and go for 2 miles, then left at Brushy Bend; left at Brushy Bend Dr, and right at Crestridge.

Always a lovely site, this garden began its true odyssey when the owner retired 6 years ago. Trees were removed or elevated so that sun could come in, and over 80 tons of rock was loaded and hauled uphill in a wheelbarrow to create the walkways, raised beds and patios. The quest for plants began and has taken the gardener to many out of the way nurseries, as well as to California to pursue unusual plants. The result is a museum quality private garden, all done with organic gardening processes.

There is a wonderful vegetable garden, and extensive composting on site. Native plants intermingle with exotics to draw native birds and wildlife. The garden has a fantastic collection of shade loving plants and a huge variety of roses. Over 200 plant specimens.

Wheelchair accessible

Scheduled Activities:

• 10 am and 2 pm
  Bugs and Pictures in the Garden by Sam Myers: tips on plant and insect photography in the garden, with primary focus on beneficial insects
  
  
• Ongoing
  Know your Bug – Good Bugs and Bad Bugs and Why You Should Know the Difference by Sam and Leslie Myers