Next Meeting: 

Speaker/Topic: Farm Manager Gregory Joel from Opal's Farm in Fort Worth will discuss the history of the 5-acre urban farm named after legendary community activist Opal Lee and how regenerative agriculture practices are used at the farm. According to Joel, “Everyone deserves to be fed and to eat healthy food. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case in many of our neighborhoods. A lot of people don’t know what it is to have fresh vegetables. The only choice they have is the convenience or dollar store down the street, and that’s usually a small selection of highly processed junk food void of nutrients. [At Opal’s Farm,] “We will provide healthy options and the education to use them”. 
In 2006, Greg left corporate life to oversee the construction of a community garden for Samaritan House, a Tarrant County non-profit serving the HIV/Aids homeless community; where he started a back-to-work program called ‘HopeWorks’ and a second career in landscaping and gardening. He joined Unity Unlimited, Inc. – a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - in October of 2018 as Farm Manager for Opal’s Farm.
Date & Time: Monday, November 11, 2024 @ 6 - 8:30 p.m. CST (Doors and Maker's Hour at 6, program at 7). If you can't make it in person, we will also be streaming the event via YouTube and zoom. 
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: We'll have cool season cover crops available and don't forget to bring seeds and plants of your own to swap afterwards

Volunteer and Learn

Join us on most Saturday mornings in the vegetable garden at Zilker. This is a great way to meet other gardeners and contribute to the beautiful Zilker Botanical Garden. An experienced gardener will lead the work of seasonal maintenance. For more information and a list of available dates, follow the link below.

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.  

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.

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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