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Monthly Archives: October 2015
The Inside Austin Gardens Tour: Death-Defying Natives, the garden of Gregory Thomas
Gregory Thomas’s garden is a fantastic design lesson on how to use hardscape to give a space structure, purpose, and to keep it looking good year-round through the extremes of Texas weather. Here’s the view of Gregory’s house from the street: … Continue reading
The Inside Austin Gardens Tour: the AgriLife Extension Demonstration Garden
The only public garden on the tour, the AgriLife Extension Demonstration Garden was created and is maintained by the Master Gardeners. It’s a space for experimentation and for the demonstration of various horticultural techniques. On display are several kinds of … Continue reading
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The Inside Austin Gardens Tour: the lush, shade-filled garden of Sue Nazar
Confession time: this is the second time I’ve seen Master Gardener and garden designer Sue Nazar’s lush and shady garden on the Inside Austin Gardens Tour. I previously blogged about it here. It’s been really interesting to see what’s changed … Continue reading
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Inside Austin Gardens Tour: the contemporary cottage garden of Martha King
Master Gardener Martha King’s garden is a surprising mix of traditional cottage style with Asian influences, which nicely compliments the contemporary updates to her Crestview home. As you step through the shaded arbor and minimalist gate into the garden, the front … Continue reading
Inside Austin Gardens Tour: Flashy Natives, the garden of Lois Pesz
Now that the Death Star has (finally!) begun its seasonal retreat, it’s time for us gardeners to venture forth, squinting, from our air-conditioned houses and actually enjoy spending time in our gardens again. And as we survey the figuratively charred … Continue reading
Lush Landscapes for Tough Climates 