01 March 2024
The trail around Lady Bird Lake was pink, brown and blue last weekend. Peach trees bloomed in the bluebird sky.
The bald cypresses bided their time, waiting to be sure all the freezes were over.
Eager red buds have announced that spring is here.
Their pink and fuchsia flowers are clustered along brown satin branches.
As we crossed the bridge over the Colorado River, I spotted this sign: “Following the Texas Chisholm Trail,” an old cattle trail.
Another wary bald cypress, still in winter mode
More peachy pinks
We came across the Heart of Texas regatta, which our daughter once participated in. We stopped to watch the oarsmen racing down the lake towards the center of town. You can see the lane markings in this picture, taken from the boardwalk of the hiking and biking trail. Beyond, downtown Austin and its flock of construction cranes pile up along the lakefront.
I stopped to read some of the metal belts with country and western song lyrics along the fence — the part Belting It Out by Ken Little (see my post on that). Unfortunately, many belts are missing. Does anyone pull them out? I hope not. Other than that, it was a perfect day at the lake.
After our walk, we rewarded ourselves with Taco Deli migas tacos — yum!
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March 16: To attend the third annual Budding Out Plant Sale & Festival 3/16 at John Fairey Garden in Hempstead. Rare and distinctive plants from the garden nursery and selected plant vendors will be for sale. Additional offerings include art, ceramics, jewelry, food, music and presentations. Admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members, children 12 and under free. Working hours: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; members receive early admission at 9am (membership available day of event).
30-31. March: Come see Austin Cactus & Succulent Society Show in the Zilker Botanical Garden on March 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes a plant display with specimen cacti and succulents, handmade pottery, a daily silent auction and hourly plant raffle, and expert advice. Admission is included with paid Zilker Garden admission, $5 to $8 for adults, $3 to $4 for children (under 2 free).
April 6: Come out to Austin’s Mayfield Park on 4/6 for Mayfield Park Gardening Symposium & Fundraiser, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. This annual park benefit includes a raffle, plant sale and garden speakers.
May 4: Explore “splendid backyards, perfect pools and pergolas, and outdoor rooms and gardens” at ATX outdoor trip 4. 5. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Landscape architects, designers and builders will be on hand to answer questions. Tickets are $33.85 for adults, $17.85 for children 10-17.
May 11: Save the date for Austin Home’s Great Outdoors Tour on 5/11.
June 1-2: Take a two-day bar and garden tour in and around Austin at the annual Austin Pond and Garden Tour, held on February 1 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $25.
Come learn about gardening and design at Garden Spark! I host in-person talks by inspiring designers, landscape architects, authors, and gardeners several times a year in Austin. These are limited attendance events that sell out quickly, so join the Garden Spark email list to be notified in advance; simply click this link and request to be added. Season 8 begins in the fall of 2024. Stay tuned for more information!
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