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March 2013 Issue—
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President's MessageIt literally seems like yesterday that we celebrated our 50th Zilker Garden Festival in the spring of 2007. This year, we will celebrate our 56th garden festival –6 years later! Those years have gone by in a nanosecond.
And the list goes on…a fern bed that has been planted and nurtured over the last 5 years by the Fern Team (The Garden Club of Austin), an Herb Garden that grows and flourishes, a Children’s Garden that is cared for by several of our garden clubs, the Hartman Prehistoric Garden… Iris beds, Daylily beds, a Cactus and Succulent Garden, the Mabel Davis Rose Garden, the Butterfly Garden. AAGC has left its DNA all over Austin’s only botanical garden! Read more » |
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A Pond for all seasons
A washtub pond is easy to set up, inexpensive, simple to maintain, and a pleasant addition to a landscape, patio, deck, or even an apartment balcony. I have two in my yard. One, I’ve had for several years, the other I just set up using this article as an excuse: I needed photos of the prep stages, right? |
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Austin Pond Society Tour
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First Austin African Violet Society
First Austin African Violet Society's Spring display and sale is March 16 & 17, with special demonstrations. |
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Iris Society of Austin Show
This 24th accredited show will be judged under the rules and regulations of The American Iris Society. |
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Austin Area Begonia Society Hosts Convention
As the Austin Area Begonia Society Branch celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Doug Byrom, President and all the members will enthusiastically be hosting the American Begonia Society/ Southwest Region Get Together on May 29-June1 at the Holiday Inn Austin Lady Bird Lake.
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Heart O’Texas Orchid Society’s 42nd Annual Show & Sale
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events at a glance
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Walk of Friends
It's easy! Select the size of brick you would like, choose your message and return the form with your payment. For more information, contact Sandra Holt at 512-345-3164, or visit www.zilkergarden.org/support/friends.html . |
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KLRU's Central Texas Gardener This weekly gardening show is a rich source of information for Austin and Central Texas gardeners. Check out their weekly show schedule for topics & air times, the "To Do List" for monthly gardening tasks, and much more...
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Come Catch the “Fever” Orchid Fever, that is! This year we are very proud to present the 42nd Annual Orchid Show here in Austin. While this affliction is not life threatening, it can be very contagious. Join us at this year’s 42nd Annual Orchid Show and Sale. There will be hundreds of blooming orchids for sale, as well as hlpful information for growing these beautiful plants from the 7 vendors and society members. Visit and shop with our knowledgeable vendors from around the state, and pick the brains of our experienced society members. 
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