Fall Blooming Plants for Beneficial Insects
Matt Morris from Zilker Botanical Garden took us for a tour in the butterfly garden to talk about the importance of fall blooming plants that attract beneficial insects such as pollinators and predators. He gives 5 tips on increasing diversity in your garden as well as 13 varieties of multi-use plants that attract insects and are also edible.
Deer Park Prairie: Spring Wildflowers and Grasses
Della Barbato, Director of Education for the Native Prairies Association of Texas takes us on a spring plant walk at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie. She will introduce you to some of the wildflowers and grasses that are grow there.
Trees of The Trail Scavenger Hunt
The Trail Foundation's Trees of the Trail scavenger hunt offers a new way to explore the Ann and Roy Butler Trail! Find clues posted at various historical and notable features of the Trail then follow the clues to discover unique trees, all the while learning about Austin history and native plant life along the way. Tambien disponible en Español.
Deer Park Prairie: Pressing Wildflowers
Della Barbato, Director of Education for the Native Prairies Association of Texas shows you how to turn wildflowers into a piece of art by pressing them.
How to Start Vegetable Seeds
Austin Organic Garden member Erin Hollis is a seed starting pro. She invited us to her backyard to socially distance and break down step-by-step, the best ways to start seeds for fall. This video will explain the steps from germinating seeds to transplanting into your garden beds. It is a detailed video so be sure to check out the two bonus tips at the end!