THE WORD IS OUT.... THE NEXT CITIZEN GARDENER CLASS WILL BE Saturday, August 22 and 29 8:30am to 12:00pm with a Wed evening talk on Aug 26 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Classes will be at the American Botanical Council at 6200 Manor Rd in NE Austin. Registration will begin in June, stay posted OR sign up on the mailing list on main page of website.

HERB WALK WITH CHRISTOPHER HOBBS:
The American Botanical Council and Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, a national leader in nutritional supplements, are hosting an herb walk led by Christopher Hobbs, LAc, AHG, Director of Herbal Formulation at Rainbow Light. Hobbs will give a tour of the ABC herbal medicinal demonstration gardens followed by a lecture and Q & A session at 6:30pm-8pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The event will be preceded by a "happy hour" beginning at 6pm, which will feature refreshments such as herbal tea and snacks including local seasonal fruits and vegetables.

FREE CLASS: WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY HERBS?
Time: 06/06/2009 - 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: The Natural Gardener - Organic Gardening Headquarters
8648 OLD Bee Caves Rd. Austin, TX 78735
Judy Barrett of "homegrown" Magazine presents “What Can I Do With My Herbs?” Judy has been publishing the Texas gardener’s favorite local bimonthly magazine for over a decade. “Featuring both timely and timeless information for Texas gardeners, "homegrown" shows how to garden successfully and enjoyably in Texas while having a positive impact on the environment. You’ll learn that organic gardening is the only way to go if you want a truly Texas-friendly outdoor space.”
Classes are subject to change. Please call first to confirm. Classes are held outdoors – please dress for the weather. Arrive early for best seating. Seating is limited – you are welcome to bring your own chair.

Growing Food in Containers
When: Sunday July 12th, 9am-noon
Where: a backyard garden in Travis Heights
Cost: $30 per person
This workshop will take place in a backyard garden where over 100 square feet of food is grown in a variety of unique, hand-made and inexpensive containers! You will learn the ins and outs of growing organic food in pots and other containers. Workshop topics will include selecting appropriate containers, using and mixing potting soils & composts, good container varieties, watering, growing throughout the seasons and more. Instructors: Amy Crowell & Colleen Dieter of Red Wheelbarrow Plant Care (www.redwheelbarrowplants.com) Registration: Email EatWild@gmail.com for registration details

Citizen Gardener is new program that began in August of 2008, designed to engage more Austin area residents in growing food locally.
How it works: The interested student signs up for different educational opportunities totaling ten hours of gardening course work. This training comes from a seasoned educator or master gardener who provides a foundation for the new student to give back to a Partner or participant ten hours of volunteer/apprentice work. Upon completion of the hours, the student is not only awarded the distinction of being a "Citizen Gardener", but has been given the tools to create their own garden.
The Reward: This process returns a cycle of gifting to the planet and others... a reciprocating, blooming and fruitful gift.