Here are some things to do in January:
This month is free admission into the LBJ Wildflower Center.
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-1 Visit Boggy Creek Farms for veggies and flowers: 3414 Lyons Road, Austin TX 78702 (512)926-4650info@boggycreekfarm.com
'Rainwater Harvesting and Waterwise Gardening.' 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10. This session covers all the basics of building a nonpotable rainwater harvesting system. Learn how to design beautiful gardens for lower water usage. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road. Free. www.tcmastergardeners.org.
'Growing Fruits, Nuts and Berries in Central Texas.' 10 a.m. Jan. 10. Workshop with Jim Kamas. The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Cave Road. Free. 288-6113, www.naturalgardeneraustin.com.
January 10, 2009 9 - 12:00Fruit Tree Management WorkshopDr. Larry Stein, Extension Horticulture SpecialistCall AgriLife Extension office830.257.6568
It's a Jungle classes. 11 a.m. Jan. 9 and Jan. 10: Beginning orchid care and repotting: Bring 6-inch or smaller plant to repot at no charge. 1 p.m. Jan. 10: Mounting orchids: Bring a plant or use one of ours to mount and take home. Weather permitting; call ahead. It's a Jungle, 907 Kramer Lane. Free. 837-1205, www.itsajungleaustin.com.
Saturday, January 10
Gardeners and Global Warming. A free class on the impacts of global warming and how to take actions to limit those impacts. 10 a.m to noon or 2 to 4 p.m.
January 14, 2009 2 pmFredericksburg Garden ClubMickey Benilli, speakerBeekeepingCentral Texas Electric Co-Op
Jan. 17. 'Pruning Grape Vines.' 10 a.m. Come learn timing and techniques for pruning, and shop for the proper grape varieties for the area. The Natural Gardener, 8648 Old Bee Cave Road. Free. 288-6113, www.naturalgardeneraustin.com.
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