Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Rainwater Collection- Everything You Need to Know

We may have had a good amount of rain so far this year, but rainwater collection for your garden is always a welcome addition.  Interested in collecting rainwater?  This is THE seminar to attend, showing you every step to building a rainwater collection system AND putting you in contact with vendors who supply the components. 

Rainwater Harvesting
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10am-Noon
 
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd.


Come enjoy a free seminar concentrating on capturing rainwater and lowering water usage in your landscape.   In addition, lower your water usage by learning about rain gardens which capture valuable rainwater in your landscape. City of Austin representatives will be available to answer permit and rebate questions.

This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is co-sponsored by the Docents of Zilker Botanical Garden and the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.

Monday, June 7, 2010

The hot weather may be a perfect time to redesign...

Here we are again in the heat of the summer when being outside in the garden can really take it out of you.  But consider taking on a design project that has you indoors in the hot weather and ready to tackle the project when the cooler air arrives in fall.  Attend the first of our two free seminars on landscape design and get your pencil and paper ready to tackle your design challenge.  

Basic Landscape Design Principles
Saturday, June 19, 10am-noon
Zilker Botanical Garden

Does your garden need a remodel?  Or do you need a landscape design but don’t know where to start?  This seminar is the first in a two-part series to teach how to design your garden.  Attend one or both to explore the basics of landscape design.  The first seminar, Basic Landscape Design Principles, will help get your creative juices flowing by exploring ways to use your space and by looking at various garden styles.   We will learn about basic design principles such as texture, color, and function that will help you to create a pleasing environment.


This seminar is free and open to the public.  It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.