Citizen Gardener

Seeding the Garden of Gardeners

Get 10 hours of instruction, apprentice for 10 hours with a more seasoned gardener, and become an official Citizen Gardener.

Citizen Gardener List of Volunteer Opportunities

Listing of Partners or participants for the ten hours requirement of the new student. click here

Members

  • Nita Durant
  • Diane Miller
  • Cynthia Prater
  • Jessica Wilson
  • Larissa Quon
  • Chris
  • Bryan Barksdale
  • Gretchen Kehrberg
  • Brian Pickle
  • Cheryal Loosmore
  • AM
  • Debbie Russell
  • Bill O'Dell
  • Hermie Escamilla
  • Chan Mccarty
  • Shalou Dhamija
  • Sabine Mohr
  • Brandi Clark
  • Katie
  • holly mikelle ferguson

CG CONTACT INFO

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS about the program or about classes send an inquiry to citizengardener08@gmail.com

TO RECEIVE INFORMATION on upcoming courses and specific postings by CG, please complete the form provided by Edible Austin/Citizen Gardener: click here

Forum

Amy Domestico

Gardening tips first hand

Started by Amy Domestico in Resources Jun 19.

Cynthia Prater

Tomatoes 2 Replies

Started by Cynthia Prater in Resources. Last reply by Cynthia Prater Jun 22.

Dick Pierce

Local Food-Dish-Ingredients-Source-Directions

Started by Dick Pierce in Resources May 15.

Events

 

Announcing the next Citizen Gardener Class

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.

Nita's finds. . . OUT AND ABOUT AUSTIN!!

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

What is Citizen Gardener?

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.

Latest Activity

Bryan Barksdale, Gretchen Kehrberg, Hermie Escamilla and 23 more joined Citizen Gardeneron Wednesday
Debbie Russell added an eventJune 22
Eco-Change Exchange at City Hall
June 25, 2009 from 5:30pm to 9pm
Welcome Austin’s New City Council in an: Eco-Change Exchange Thursday, June 25th 5:30 – 9:00 PM at City Hall Help Chart A New Direction for A Sustainable Future in Austin! Join dozens of Austin environmental groups in welcoming the newly inaugur...
Thanks for the information. Either it is just plain too hot, or the plant just won't produce. I found 3 horn worms on it earlier this month and they were removed along with the stems that were affected, but still no tomatoes. Oh well, since this i...
I've read that you fertilize before planting and when tomatoes appear, then once a week with a diluted solution thereafter.
This is what the garden looks like when you walk by the house. Photo taken 5/20. Sunflowers are actually blooming now in the back of the garden.
 
 

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