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 →

Wild in the City: Living with Austin’s Urban Wildlife

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

Got critters? Meredith O’Reilly will lead a discussion of common wildlife species seen in Austin’s urban landscape and offer practical tips for humans to co-exist with wildlife while protecting home … Continue Reading →

The 6 D’s of Container Gardening Success

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

Whether you want winter color or summer vegetables, you can grow it in containers. The session covers the major considerations and decisions that lead to gardening success – from design … 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

Brooke Elementary Sustainable Gardening Symposium

Brooke Elementary School 3100 E 4th St, Austin, TX, United States

Brooke Elementary and Travis County Master Gardeners have collaborated to create a day long gardening symposium. This event is open to the public. Please see below for registration information. Please … Continue Reading →

$25

Tree Care Seminar

Austin Community College South Campus 1820 W Stassney Lane, Austin, TX, United States

Saturday October 28 from 10am-12pm Austin Community College South Campus - Room 1130 1820 W Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78745 Travis County Master Gardeners will present an informative seminar on … Continue Reading →

Free

Garden Decorating 101 – recycle, reclaim and repurpose

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

Create an outdoor sanctuary by infusing bits of your own personality into your garden. You know what calms you, what aspects of an environment make you feel safest and most … Continue Reading →

Travis County Master Gardener Plant Sale

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

A Plant Sale sponsored by the Travis County Master Gardener Association (TCMGA) will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Zilker Botanical Garden.  Representatives … Continue Reading →