Speaker/Topic: Teresa O'Shaughnessy, President of the Josephine Porter Institute for Applied Biodynamics will discuss, "Biodynamics: working with natures rhythms in the garden".
Teresa came to biodynamics through Waldorf Education in Austin, Texas where her children attended AWS from kindergarten through 12th grade. As a former graphic designer, teacher, beekeeper, political coordinator, and child advocate, she witnessed the importance of being aware of the subtleties of the spiritual capacity within every person and being. Teresa continues to study and honor the festivals of the year and brings their images and energy into everything she does. She remains an avid biodynamic gardener and advocate for healing the earth through biodynamics. Teresa served on the JPI Board for several years and became the inaugural member of the Advisory Council. Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. CST (Doors and Maker's Hour at 6, program at 7). We hope you can join us in-person or on-line. Location: Zilker Botanical Garden & Streaming via Zoom or YouTube Cost: Free and Open to Public (Membership Encouraged) Maker's Hour: Join us at 6 for "Makers Hour" where we'll have a hands-on activity. Sharing Table: Bring any extra plants, seeds, and other gardening related items you have for our sharing table.
It's time to get our spring gardens going! For the risk adverse, you might wait a week or so, but for the rest of us, we're getting started. Either way, there's always a chance of a late cold snap so just be ready to protect your warm season veggies if it dips below 45. Meanwhile, this is the time to remove any cool season plants past their prime (leave the anything you're still enjoying that's going strong), add a 1- or 2-inch layer of compost, and plant your favorite spring crops like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant from transplants, and cucumbers, squash.
Helpful GuidesDownload 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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Biodynamic Maker's Hour: Making seed balls with biodynamic barrel compound
$0.00 - $25.00
Date: Monday, March 9th, 2025 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Location: Zilker Botanical Garden Auditorium Cost: Suggested donation 15-25$ for this class to pay for supplies and support our mission of providing great organic programing! Please RSVP so we can have enough supplies for everyone. This maker’s hour is all about getting your hands dirty with biodynamics. We will provide potting soil, clay, seeds, biodynamic barrel compound, and you'll leave with your own seed balls made by you. You'll also be inspired to make your seed balls at home. Support Our Mission
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