“Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” — Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996 By STEPHANIE FOSTER If you want to know how to live a good life, look no further than your garden. You don’t have to be a naturalist or philosopher to observe the lessons. You just have to pay attention. What does [...]
If you’d like your garden to be just a bit “greener” than it normally is, why not try making your own organic compost? Composting is a great way to deal with yard waste, allowing you to put it to good use instead of paying to have it sent to the landfill. As a result, your [...]
As beautiful as private landscapes can be, and they can be stunning, none can match the poetry, joy and solace of a public garden done right. As proof, look no further than Arlington Garden in Pasadena. Here, since breaking ground on the 3-acre site five years ago, neighbor Betty McKenney has seen just about every [...]
“(Antique) Roses Are Easier Than You Think.” 10 a.m. today. The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Cave Road. Free; call to confirm. Class is outdoors; seating is limited. 288-6113. www.naturalgardeneraustin.com. Rose workshop.9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road. $25 registration fee includes lunch and one-year membership in Austin Rose [...]
“Central Texas Gardening 101.”10 a.m. to noon. today. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road. Free. www.tcmastergardeners.org. 854-9600. “Growing Fruits, Nuts and Berries in Central Texas.”10 a.m. today. Jim Kamas, Texas AgriLife Extension fruit specialist. The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Cave Road. Free; call to confirm. Class is outdoors. 288-6113. www.natural gardeneraustin.com. Texas Bamboo Society [...]