Feb 13, 10am - 3pm Rose Workshop
The Austin Rose Society will host a Rose Workshop on Saturday, February 13, 2010
from 10am until 3pm. You are invited to attend these information packed sessions. Join local area enthusiasts as they pass on time saving techniques and economic ways to care for the Queen of Flowers. Learn the successful way to grow roses and receive handouts on growing roses organically, a booklet ”Growing Roses in the Austin Area”, and a one-year membership in the Austin Rose Society. The fee is $30 and lunch is included. For more information contact Terri Kendal at 512-894-3455.
Feb 20, 9am - 12:30pm Austin Herb Society Seminar
Austin Herb Society will partner with The Herb Association of Texas to present demonstrations and workshops on a variety of herbal topics on Saturday February 20 in the meeting room of the Garden Center building at Zilker Botanical Garden. The seminar begins at 9am and is free to the public, plan to come a little early and meet some of the local herbal experts who will be speaking. We invite AAGC club members and their friends, all levels of gardeners will find something of interest.
There will be "stations" set up around the room with 20 minute presentations on the following topics:
- Culinary Uses Of Herbs, which will teach drying techniques for herbs. Marianne Simmons will making refrigerator pickles with the herb of the year, dill; and Cindy Phillips will make her favorite salad dressing.
- Cathy Slaughter will speak about Cultural Herb Gardening including pruning, taking cuttings, and starting seeds for spring. If time allows we will give advice about xeriscaping with herbs for more butterflies.
- Another station for Herbal Body care Products might help you make a unique gift for someone you love.
- Cindy Burrows will give a hands-on demonstration covering Making Medicinal Poultices and we plan to have Beth Patterson demonstrating Herbal Crafts For Weddings.
If this sounds like a lot to absorb, don't worry there will be a break for refreshments at 10am. The second half will start at 10:30am and go till noon. Following the seminar some Herb Society members will lead a tour through the gardens and answer questions. Please plan to join us for this informative and educational Saturday morning. Consult www.austinherbsociety.org for a complete list of topics and the guest speakers.
Mar 6, 8:30am - 2pm Organic Gardeners' Plant Sale
It's time to begin thinking and planning for your spring garden. The Annual Organic Seedling Sale is scheduled for Saturday, March 6th from 8:30am until 2pm at Zilker Botanical Garden. For more information, call Joan Huntley at 512-478-1025.
Mar 7: ZBG Closed
for Zilker Kite Festival
Mar 13, 10am - noon
Free Seminar:
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Details at www.tcmastergardeners.org
Mar 14
Daylight Savings Time,
ZBG Hours become 7am - 7pm
Mar 20-21: African Violet Show & Sale
10am - 4:30pm Saturday & 1 - 4pm Sunday
Mar 26:
ZBG Closed
setup of Zilker Garden Festival
March 27-28
53rd Annual
Zilker Garden Festival
10 am - 5 pm daily
$5 Adults $3 Children (3-12),
Parking $3.
Mark your calendars now for the 53rd annual Zilker Garden Festival. This family friendly event includes children's activities, guest speakers, music, food, and tons of plants, crafts, and unique items.
April 3-4
39th Annual Orchid Show & Sale, "Easter Orchids"
10am - 5pm Saturday & 10am - 4pm Sunday
Heart O' Texas Orchid Society is very proud to present the 39th Annual Orchid Show here in Austin. Orchids are Mother Nature at her best, so come join us and check out all the beautiful orchids that will be on display. There will also be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as helpful information for growing these beautiful plants from vendors and society members. Need flowers for Easter...orchids are becoming one of the most popular flowers in the U.S., so why not get an orchid this year for that special occasion. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org.
April 10-11
Cactus & Succulent Show
10am - 5pm daily
April 17
Iris Show
1 - 4pm
April 28, 7-9pm
Free Seminar:
DIY Pond Building
Details at www.tcmastergardeners.org
May 1: Butterfly Forum Workshop
10am - 4pm daily
May 15-16: Bonsai Show & Sale
10am - 5pm daily
May 29: TCMG workshop
(details coming soon)
June 5-6: The Garden Club of Austin Show & Sale
noon - 4:30pm Saturday & 11:30am - 4pm Sunday
June 19: TCMG workshop
(details coming soon)
July 10: TCMG workshop
(details coming soon)
Aug 28-29: Bamboo Show & Sale
10am - 6pm Saturday & 10am - 5pm Sunday
Sept 4-6: Cactus Show & Sale
10am - 5pm daily
Sept 18: TCMG workshop
(details coming soon)
Oct 2-3: Violet Crown Garden Club Show
1 - 4:30pm daily
Oct 8-10: ZBG closed
ACL Music Festival
Oct 16-17: African Violet Sale
Oct 30: Orchid Seminar
Nov 13-14: Porcelain Arts Show & Sale
Dec 24-25: ZBG Closed
Christmas Holidays
