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SUMMARY:Free Class: All About Pruning
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, February 19th at 10am – “All About Pruning” \nKnowing how to prune something isn’t always intuitive\, but it can be simple.  Come learn from Linda Wall as she shows you some basic rules for most common types of pruning – perennials\, roses\, fruit trees\, brambles\, pruning for shape\, pruning for size\, and more.  Linda is a vital part of the Natural Gardener Info Desk. \nASL Interpretation provided by ACC Students.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-all-about-pruning/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Class: From Foe to Friends
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, February 12th at 10am –   “From Foe to Friends” \nBy creating simple salads\, juices\, and teas to tinctures\, vinegars and salves – our common springtime pests may actually be your best plant allies. Discover the healthful and healing properties of backyard weeds and how we may live in greater service and harmony together. Tasters and testers will be available throughout the class. Be well. \nLeesalyn has been digging in the earth\, climbing trees and communing with nature sprites for over four decades. As a bioregional herbalist\, she incorporates local plants into formulas and products as they are seasonally available. A health and wellness educator since 2001\, she encourages folks of all ages and abilities to become stewards of the Earth by befriending plant allies in their own backyard. Learn more at www.Leesalyn.com
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-from-foe-to-friends/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190205T110000
DTSTAMP:20190124T203554Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, February 5th at 10am –  Neil Schmidt presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start? Neil will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. In his many roles at the Natural Gardener\, along with his consulting business Yellow Leaf Consulting\, and experience at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has given him an extensive background in horticulture/ botany. Neil will offer different perspectives and techniques than Linda who usually teaches this class. Each class is different with customers asking questions each time leading to new information. You will learn something new even if you have taken it multiples times already! \nASL Interpretation provided by ACC Students.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-39/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190203T110000
DTSTAMP:20190124T203528Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSunday\, February 3rd at 10 am – Linda Wall – presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. Linda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! \nGrowing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style. \nASL Interpretation provided by ACC Students.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-40/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190202T110000
DTSTAMP:20181211T232307Z
CREATED:20181211T232307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T232307Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: The Permaculture Paradigm
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, February 2nd at 10 am – “The Permaculture Paradigm” Sustainable systems design and implementation in Central Texas with Woody Welch. This class is an introduction to scalable permaculture design and implementation that create natural systems that reduce flooding\, clean water and air\, produce food and power our lives sustainably. \nWoody Welch is a professional photographer and permaculture teacher and the Executive Creative Director for Earth Repair Corp. He has traveled the world documenting our shift to sustainable systems design and practices. He shares his wealth of knowledge and expert slide presentation from his journeys and will show you around his up-cycled and re-purposed 1950’s era homestead in New Braunfels Texas.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-the-permaculture-paradigm/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190129T110000
DTSTAMP:20190120T153930Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Insect Control
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, January 29th at 10am – Neil Schmidt gives us “Organic Insect Control”  \nLearn to identify common garden pests and how to treat for them.  The best approach to organic pest control is healthy happy plants through sound cultural practices\, and early detection and ID! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-insect-control-3/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T110000
DTSTAMP:20190124T010400Z
CREATED:20190124T010400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T010400Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Pruning Grape Vines
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, January 26th at 10am – Roger Igo  & Stacie Primeaux of the Natural Gardener\, present\, “Pruning Grape Vines.” \nFor the best health and productivity\, grapes require an intricate pruning and training program. At The Natural Gardener\, we use the Kniffen method on our small vineyard. Stacie takes us step by step through the entire process so that it’s easy to follow and understand. You’ll see our annual pruning and training done right before your eyes. Come learn the proper timing and technique for pruning these luscious food-bearing plants\, along with other growing tips\, and shop for the proper grape varieties for our area.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-pruning-grape-vines-3/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190122T110000
DTSTAMP:20181211T232454Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Austin Solar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, January 22nd at 10am –  John Simon from Freedom Solar Power presents “Austin Solar Workshop.” \nWe have a lot of sunshine in Texas\, and it’s the most natural form of energy available. Why aren’t we using it? Learn why now is the right time to install solar panels on your home. Start making your own renewable energy to lower your electric bills\, help clean the air\, improve your home value. Join us for a solar workshop and Q & A session on the benefits\, costs\, and government incentives available for Austin homeowners. A must-attend event for new homeowners\, pool owners\, growing families\, electric car owners or shoppers\, and anyone who pays an electric bill! Free and open to the public. Families welcome.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-austin-solar-workshop/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190119T120000
DTSTAMP:20181114T193915Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: 17th Annual Fruits\, Nuts\, and Berries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, January 19th at 10am – Jim Kamas\, Associate Professor at Texas A&M & Extension Specialist\, Pomology & Viticulture\, presents “The 17th Annual Fruits\, Nuts\, and Berries Workshop.”  \nJoin us for this very popular workshop on fruits\, nuts\, and berries. Jim covers all aspects of home orchard production\, from variety selection to pruning and harvesting. He also demonstrates pruning in our Natural Gardener orchard. He is our Central Texas specialist\, having studied and worked in horticulture since the late 1970’s. Jim Kamas is the author of Growing Grapes in Texas:  Commercial Vineyard to Backyard Vine and Texas Peach Handbook. His books will be available for sale and for signing after the class. There is so much information to cover and Jim is so generous with his time: this class is around two hours long.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-17th-annual-fruits-nuts-and-berries-workshop/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190115T110000
DTSTAMP:20181127T210905Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: TWO GREAT CLASSES IN ONE  “Seeds! Saving and Starting”
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, January 15th at 10am –  TWO GREAT CLASSES IN ONE  “Seeds! Saving and Starting”  \nSince before we had commercial seed companies\, home gardeners and farmers have been saving seeds and doing their own plant breeding\, developing cultivars that were well-suited to their own palates\, as well as the microclimates in their own gardens.  To complete the cycle\, they knew how to start those seeds the next season.  Come learn how to save and then start your own vegetable seeds to save money\, preserve genetic diversity\, and ensure you’ll never be without that favorite vegetable variety. Linda will teach us the tricks to saving and starting seeds successfully\, so we can have the freedom of planting what we want when we want\, and the security of always being in control our own food supply. \nLinda Wall is the AustinGardenConsultant.com\, a horticulturist at The Natural Gardener\, blogger at TheRedneckHippie.com\, and has grown vegetables for over 30 years on her family farm in Spicewood.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-two-great-classes-in-one-seeds-saving-and-starting/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190112T110000
DTSTAMP:20181114T194123Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Seeds! Saving and Starting
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, January 12th at 10am –TWO GREAT CLASSES IN ONE  “Seeds! Saving and Starting”  \n  \nSince before we had commercial seed companies\, home gardeners and farmers have been saving seeds and doing their own plant breeding\, developing cultivars that were well-suited to their own palates\, as well as the microclimates in their own gardens.  To complete the cycle\, they knew how to start those seeds the next season.  Come learn how to save and then start your own vegetable seeds to save money\, preserve genetic diversity\, and ensure you’ll never be without that favorite vegetable variety. Linda will teach us the tricks to saving and starting seeds successfully\, so we can have the freedom of planting what we want when we want\, and the security of always being in control our own food supply.  \n  \nLinda Wall is the AustinGardenConsultant.com\, a horticulturist at The Natural Gardener\, blogger at TheRedneckHippie.com\, and has grown vegetables for over 30 years on her family farm in Spicewood. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-seeds-saving-and-starting-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190108T110000
DTSTAMP:20181114T194308Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T194308Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, January 8th at 10am – Neil Schmidt presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start? Neil will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. In his many roles at the Natural Gardener\, along with his consulting business Yellow Leaf Consulting\, and experience at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has given him an extensive background in horticulture/ botany. Neil will offer different perspectives and techniques than Linda who usually teaches this class. Each class is different with customers asking questions each time leading to new information. You will learn something new even if you have taken it multiples times already!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-36/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190106T110000
DTSTAMP:20181114T194454Z
CREATED:20181114T194454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T194454Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSunday\, January 6th at 10am – Neil Schmidt presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start? Neil will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. In his many roles at the Natural Gardener\, along with his consulting business Yellow Leaf Consulting\, and experience at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has given him an extensive background in horticulture/ botany. Neil will offer a different perspective and techniques than Linda who usually teaches this class. Each class is different with customers asking questions each time leading to new information. You will learn something new even if you have taken it multiples times already!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-37/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T110000
DTSTAMP:20181114T194639Z
CREATED:20181114T194639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181114T194639Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, January 5th at 10am – Linda Wall – presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. \nLinda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! Growing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-38/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181208T110000
DTSTAMP:20181017T155419Z
CREATED:20181017T155419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T155419Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Starting Seeds Indoors
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, December 8th at 10am – Linda Wall presents “Starting Seeds Indoors.” \nWhen vegetable gardening in Texas\, timing is everything. Being able to start vegetable (and other) seeds indoors gives a gardener more control over choosing plant varieties\, as well as timing. Plus\, it’s fun! Linda will teach us all the tricks to starting seeds indoors successfully\, so we can have the freedom of planting what we want\, when we want. Learn about lighting\, timing\, heat\, and more. \nLinda Wall is the AustinGardenConsultant.com\, a horticulturist at The Natural Gardener\, blogger at TheRedneckHippie.com\, and has grown vegetables for over 30 years.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-starting-seeds-indoors-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181204T110000
DTSTAMP:20181017T155605Z
CREATED:20181017T155605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T155605Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, December 4th at 10am – Linda Wall presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. Linda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! \nGrowing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-34/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181202T110000
DTSTAMP:20181112T165937Z
CREATED:20181017T155820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T165937Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 2nd at 10 am – Stacie Primeaux presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” Have you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Stacie will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. Stacie Primeaux works at our information desk as well as on the grounds team with the Herb Garden as her specialty.  Stacie will offer different perspectives and techniques than Linda or Neil who usually teach this class. Each class is different with customers asking questions each time leading to new information. You will learn something new even if you have taken it multiples times already!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-35/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181127T110000
DTSTAMP:20181121T013114Z
CREATED:20181121T013114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T013114Z
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SUMMARY:Free Class: Tillandsias - Air Plants
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, November 27th at 10am –    “Tillandsias: Air Plants” with John Dromgoole. \nPlants that can survive without any soil are fascinating!  These small yet tough little plants add a lot of character indoors or out (during the warm season only\, most will freeze).  They can be moved around\, adding them to the surface of potted plants or orchids. John has been growing the versatile Tillandsia for many years and has the tricks to get you started right. He will also help you give the fading ones you have the best care possible and restore them!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-tillandsias-air-plants/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181117T110000
DTSTAMP:20180919T145328Z
CREATED:20180919T145328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T145328Z
UID:37713-1542448800-1542452400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Homemade Soap Making from Scratch
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, November 17th at 10am –  “Homemade Soap Making from Scratch” with Jude Grey.  Cold-process soap making is a rewarding hobby that allows for ultimate customization in the quality and properties of your soap. It doesn’t need to be expensive or complicated — in fact Jude created her first batch of soap with existing old cookware and ingredients from the grocery store! \nOur live demonstration will teach you everything you need to know about the process of saponification\, so that you too can create your own homemade soaps! Learn what tools you need to begin\, how to batch lye\, which properties common fats and oils impart in a bar of soap\, and more. Attendees will also receive a few of Jude’s personal recipes to begin with\, and well as calculation notes for creating your own recipes.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-homemade-soap-making-from-scratch/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181113T110000
DTSTAMP:20180919T145609Z
CREATED:20180919T145609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T145609Z
UID:37711-1542103200-1542106800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Herbal Remedies for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, November 13th at 10am – “Herbal Remedies for Beginners” with Stacie Primeaux.   \nTinctures\, Infusions\, Decoctions\, oh my! Learn the difference\, as well as simple ways to make natural remedies with the herbs from your garden\, from harvest to bottle. Stacie Primeaux works at our information desk as well as on the grounds team with the Herb Garden as her specialty. She will walk us through the steps to make various herbal extractions and teach us how to get the most from the herbs we grow in Central Texas.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-herbal-remedies-for-beginners/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181110T110000
DTSTAMP:20181107T212036Z
CREATED:20180919T150152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T212036Z
UID:37670-1541844000-1541847600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: How To Bring Plants In For The Winter
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –     \n “How to Bring Plants in for the Winter” with Heather Kendall.  Come learn the best ways to protect your potted plants in the winter and get them off to the best start possible in the spring!  Heather has all the tips to help your potted plants thrive over the winter. \n  \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-creating-your-own-ginger-bug/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181106T110000
DTSTAMP:20180829T174318Z
CREATED:20180829T174318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T174318Z
UID:37562-1541498400-1541502000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 6th at 10am – Linda Wall presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. Linda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! \nGrowing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-32/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181104T110000
DTSTAMP:20180829T174456Z
CREATED:20180829T174456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T174456Z
UID:37560-1541325600-1541329200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSunday\, November 4th at 10 am – Linda Wall presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. Linda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! \nGrowing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-33/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181030T110000
DTSTAMP:20180814T215326Z
CREATED:20180814T215326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T215326Z
UID:37453-1540893600-1540897200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Native Grasses
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, October 30th at 10am – Neil Schmidt gives us “Native Grasses”. \nLearn how to identify\, cultivate and propagate some of the most common native grasses in Central Texas. As well as which species are non- native invasives. Grasses can be daunting and overwhelming with the endless variety and number of species.  Look through the sea of green and notice the beauty of diversity!  Begin to see the characteristics that distinguish these species. \nNeil has taught Plant Taxonomy Labs at Texas State University helping students notice these same small differences.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-native-grasses-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181023T110000
DTSTAMP:20180814T215507Z
CREATED:20180814T215507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T215507Z
UID:37449-1540288800-1540292400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Growing Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 23rd at 10am –  Neil Schmidt presents the second in a long line of “Growing Milkweed” classes! \nHave you ever wanted to grow milkweed for monarchs but didn’t know where to start? Milkweed species can range from very easy to very difficult to grow.  This class will give you everything you need to know to start raising milkweed and monarchs. The milkweed patch is a hub of diversity and life\, discover all the insects and other critters that call it home as well as tricks for seed germination\, transplanting and proper watering. \nNeil is T.N.G.’s own Education Coordinator\, Information Specialist and wildflower expert.  His time working at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center has given him experience growing and propagating numerous native milkweed species.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-growing-milkweed-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T110000
DTSTAMP:20180814T215651Z
CREATED:20180814T215651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T215651Z
UID:37447-1540029600-1540033200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Butterfly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, October 20th at 10 am – Heather Kendall presents “Butterfly Gardening”. \nHeather has an extensive background in gardening\, having gardened and lived in several different parts of the world. She will hit on everything from the basics of plant selection to more involved topics like how to control pests without hurting the pollinators you are trying to attract.  Learn how to design your butterfly garden to make it irresistible to all the beautiful butterflies in our area.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-butterfly-gardening/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181016T110000
DTSTAMP:20180829T173943Z
CREATED:20180829T173943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T173943Z
UID:37566-1539684000-1539687600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Insect Control
DESCRIPTION:From Brite Ideas –\nTuesday\, October 16th at 10am – Linda Wall gives us “Organic Insect Control”  \nLearn to identify common garden pests and how to treat for them.  The best approach to organic pest control is healthy happy plants through sound cultural practices\, and early detection and ID!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-insect-control-2/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T110000
DTSTAMP:20180814T215856Z
CREATED:20180814T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T215856Z
UID:37445-1539424800-1539428400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Native Texas Wildflowers\, Lawns\, and Ornamental Grasses
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSaturday\, October 13th at 10 am – George Cates of Native American Seed Company (seedsource.com) presents “Native Texas Wildflowers\, Lawns\, and Ornamental Grasses.” \n  \nAre you looking for beautiful and sustainable landscape solutions to the challenges of living in the hot and dry Central Texas climate? Would you like to create a piece of authentic Texas in your yard\, but don’t know where to begin? Have you ever planted Texas wildflower seeds\, only to find that nothing happened? \n  \nGeorge Cates will tell us just how to successfully prepare\, plant\, and maintain our beautiful native wildflowers & grasses – and why it is important. We are privileged to have George\, from the most well-respected native seed company\, coming at just the right time for planting the perfect wildflower garden.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-native-texas-wildflowers-lawns-and-ornamental-grasses/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181009T110000
DTSTAMP:20180829T174131Z
CREATED:20180829T174131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180829T174131Z
UID:37564-1539079200-1539082800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Weed Control
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nTuesday\, October 9th at 10am –  Neil Schmidt\, education coordinator and horticulturist at The Natural Gardener\, presents “Organic Weed Control.” \nWeed control is tough enough; learn the best organic techniques so you can be the MOST effective. Neil will go over the types of weeds common in Central Texas landscapes and the organic strategies used to control them. Come find out which weeding tools are the best and learn how to prevent weeds from popping up in the first place!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-weed-control-4/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181007T110000
DTSTAMP:20180814T220340Z
CREATED:20180814T220340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T220340Z
UID:37443-1538906400-1538910000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Free Class: Organic Veggie Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:From the Natural Gardener –\nSunday\, October 7th at 10 am – Linda Wall presents “Organic Veggie Gardening 101.” \nHave you ever wanted to learn how to grow your own food\, but didn’t know where to start?  Linda will walk us through all the basics from soil prep\, to raised beds\, to planting in the right season. \nLinda grows much of her own food at her home in Spicewood\, land that has been in her family for 4 generations – over 100 years! Growing up\, her family raised all their own food\, and you can watch her continue that tradition on her blog at  TheRedneckHippie.com. In her role as horticulturist at the Natural Gardener\, along with her consulting business (AustinGardenConsultant.com)\, she has helped many new gardeners get started over the years. She loves when they bring in “baby pictures” of their garden and hopes to see photos of yours soon\, too.  Come join us as Linda shares her extensive experience in a wonderful storytelling style.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/free-class-organic-veggie-gardening-101-30/
LOCATION:The Natural Gardener\, 8648 Old Bee Caves Road \, Austin\, TX\, 78735\, United States
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