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Links & Resources
Discover all things natural, green and good.
A Modern Herbal
- www.botanical.com/ botanical/mgmh/mgmh.html
- A Modern Herbal, first published in 1931, by Mrs. M. Grieve, contains Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-Lore of Herbs.
Susan Wittig Albert
- www.mysterypartners.com
- Austin-based author and Herb Lover. writer of the China Bayles Mysteries.
American Botanical Council
- www.herbalgram.org
- International nonprofit providing science-based information to promote herbal medicine. Located in Austin.
Austin Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas
- www.npsot.org/Austin/default.htm
- Conservation, research and utilization of the native plants and plant habitats of Texas.
The Blackwood Educational Land Institute
- www.blackwoodland.org/index.htm
- A non-profit learning environment that encourages accountable living in cooperation with nature, Hempstead, TX.
The Dirt Doctor
- www.dirtdoctor.com
- Author Howard Garrett’s online monthly magazine on natural organic gardening.
The Herb Companion
- www.herbcompanion.com
- A bimonthly magazine devoted to herb gardeners, cooks, crafters and enthusiasts.
The Herb Society of America
- www.herbsociety.org
- National organization that promotes the knowledge, use and delight of herbs.
Homegrown magazine
- www.homegrowntexas.com/
- A bimonthly publication about how to garden successfully in Texas while having a positive impact on the environment.
Horsetail Haven
- www.io.com/~wilsone/
- A personal account of herb Gardening in Austin, Texas, by Ann Marie Wilson.
KLRU’s Central Texas Gardener
- www.klru.org/ctg/about.asp
- A public television show that showcases Central Texas gardens and highlights area experts. Tom Spencer hosts. Runs 12:00 noon on KLRU in Austin.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- www.wildflower.org
- An education-based garden in Austin, Texas, dedicated to native plants. A recent addition to the University of Texas.
Malcolm Beck’s Garden
- www.malcolmbeck.com
- Austin gardener, author and entrepreneur. Personal website.
Newsradio KLBJ-AM
- www.590klbj.com
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Saturdays
- The Greenthumb Hour - 8am
- Gardening Naturally - 9am
Sunday
- The Austin Gardener - 10am
Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve
- www.bambergerranch.org
- A 5,500 acre ranch demonstrating a successful habitat restoration project. Impressive tours.
Texas A & M, Aggie Horticulture
- www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/
- Largest information server containing files related to teaching, research, extension and public service.
Travis County Master Gardeners
- www.tcmastergardener.org/
- An educational, non-profit service organization which renders non-biased, sound horticultural information to the community.
Zilker Botanical Gardens
- www.zilkergarden.org
- Free public garden located in the heart of Austin. Part of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
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The Austin Herb Society, Inc.
is a 501(c)(3) member supported, nonprofit operating under the umbrella of the Austin Area Garden Council. Hope to see you soon!
The Potpourri
Read more about the "Vee Fowler Native Texas Herb Garden" at
Zilker Botanical Garden
Mission Statement:
Provide
education regarding the benefits of cultivating and using herbs to promote better
health and well-being. Encourage the growth and use of herbs for their beneficial
purposes; medicinal, culinary, aromatic and landscaping. Provide charitable and volunteer support to community gardens, city parks, elementary schools and community projects.
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