Austin Organic Gardeners

Next Meeting:

Speaker/Topic: Judith McGeary will discuss, how we can get involved in shaping state and federal policy regarding organic farming and gardening. Judith is an attorney, activist, and sustainable farmer and founded the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance to promote common-sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems.
Date & Time: Monday, October 14, 2024 @ 6 - 8:30 p.m. CST (Doors and Maker's Hour at 6, program at 7)
Location: Zilker Botanical Garden & Streaming via Zoom or YouTube
Cost: Free and Open to Public (Membership Encouraged)
Maker's Hour: Join us early for "Maker's Hour" at 6 where we'll have a hands-on activity.
Seed and Plant Sharing: Don't forget to bring seeds and plants to swap afterwards, and if you can't make it in person, we will also be streaming the event via YouTube and zoom.

Plant Sale: Our annual plant sale and fundraiser will be Saturday, October 19th at the Zilker Garden Center. Fall is a great time to garden in Central Texas and we'll have all of the vegetable and herb transplants you'll need to get off to a good start. We'll also have native plants that will add beauty to your landscape as well as attract beneficial insects and pollinators. The sale is included with park admission and free for conservancy members.

We have volunteer opportunities for setup on Friday the 18th or on the day of the sale. Click here if you're available to volunteer.

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

Fall 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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