Austin Organic Gardeners

Next Guest Speaker:

Guest Speaker: Julian Scanlon from Ecological Projects in New Mexico
Date & Time: Monday, October 9, 2023 @ 6 - 9 p.m. CST (Doors at 6, talk at 7)
Location: Zilker Botanical Garden & Streaming via Zoom or YouTube
Cost: Free and Open to Public (Membership Encouraged)

Discover the art of Natural Farming, a holistic and sustainable approach to cultivating thriving gardens and farms. In this introductory lesson, you'll delve into the principles, techniques, and key figures behind the Natural Farming movement (Korean Natural Farming and JADAM)

Doors at 6, talk starts at 7! Don't forget to bring seeds and plants to swap afterwards. If you can't make it in person we will also be streaming the event via YouTube and zoom.

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Next Workshop:

Instructor: Mary Kraemer
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9:00 to 11:00
Where: Zilker Botanical Garden in the Oak Grove
Cost: Donations accepted for supplies. Register here and purchase General Admission tickets to ZBG. If you are a ZBG member this date is free.

About the Workshop
The Farmers' Almanac is predicting an "unseasonably cold" winter for Texas. Learn how to prepare your garden for the unpredictable winter. Get tips on what actions and organic materials you can use to weatherize your garden.

Helpful Guides

Download the 'Planting Guide' and 'Vegetable Varieties' for Travis County to get started planning your vegetable garden. The chart plots best planting and cultivation times for seeds and transplants in Central Texas.

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⬇ Download Planting Guide

Summer Cover Crops

For the health of your soil, moisture retention, and to prevent weeds, keep your soil covered at all times with cover crops, compost and mulch.

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Squash Vine Borer Guide

Get the comprehensive guide on dealing with squash vine borers organically. It covers their biology, life cycle, prevention, and varieties that are resistant that grow well in Central Texas.

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