Water Wise: Best Water Practices for Growing Food in Central Texas

Fruitful Commons invites you to a special workshop at Festival Beach Food Forest, where we’ll explore the best water practices for growing food in Central Texas. We’ll be joined by several experts in the field who will share practical insights, followed by a panel Q&A where you can get your water management questions answered. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to optimize water use in their garden or landscape. You can RSVP here.

We’ll cover a range of topics, including:

• Irrigation systems: Learn how to set up systems that deliver water directly to your plants with minimal waste.
• Rainwater harvesting: Discover both passive and active techniques to capture and make the most of rainwater.
• Integrating permaculture water strategies: Explore permaculture principles that help your garden naturally capture and retain water.

Schedule

8:30 – 9:00 Come early to grab breakfast and coffee + tea on us! Mingle with other community growers before we dive into the workshop.

9:00 – 10:30 Guest speakers share presentations, demonstrations, and answer questions as we explore the Festival Beach Food Forest.

*You are invited to stay after the workshop and join a donation-based yoga class led by Festival Beach volunteers from 11:00 – 12:00. Learn more and register here.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to enhance your garden’s water efficiency and support the health of your plants and trees.

Spanish interpretation will be available at the event. // Habrá interpretación al español disponible en el evento.

Guest Speakers to be announced soon! As always, this event is FREE and FOR the community!