May Events

Saturday, May 2nd

9am GARDEN WORKSHOP: “Building Wicking Beds” with Joe Schram from JoLi Farms. Wicking beds are self-watering beds that will save you time and water. This will be a hands-on workshop where you’ll get to experience building a wicking bed from the ground up through the course of the morning. $30 per person or $50 for two people. . Call 512.240.4715, e-mail michelle@themonumentcafe.com, or stop the Market to register.

2:00pm DIY WORKSHOP: “Make your own Lip and Body Scrub” Make your own Mother’s Day gifts! Hands on workshop with Jae Benjamin from Benjamin Soap Co. $25 for one person or $40 for two people includes instruction and products to take home! Call 512.240.4715, e-mail michelle@themonumentcafe.com, or stop the Market to register.

Saturday, May 9th

10:30am Guest Speaker GARDEN CLASS: “Nervine Herbs: Time to Relax” with local Herbalist Grace Bryce of Gracie’s Gardens. Learn how to grow and use medicinal herbs to relieve stress, calm anxiety and promote good sleep.

Saturday, May 16th

10:30am GARDEN CLASS: “Organic Pest Control” with Michelle. Learn how to control pests in your garden without the use of harsh chemicals.

11:30am COOKING DEMO with Chef Michael Brantley.

Sunday, May 17^th

10am to 2pm BOOK SIGNING: Author Koby Todd will be signing her book “Rylie's Gift”,  a children’s book inspired by her daughter.

Tuesday May 19^th

6pm COOKING CLASS: Memorial Day Picnic Menu with Rusty and Michael. Fill your holiday picnic basket with dishes you learn here tonight! This is a hands on class, so come ready to cook. $25 per person. Call 512.240.4715, e-mail michelle@themonumentcafe.com, or stop the Market to register.

Saturday, May 23^rd

10:30am GARDEN CLASS: “Beneficial Insects” with Michelle. Learn how to identify and encourage the  good guys in the garden.

Saturday, May 30th

10:30am GARDEN CLASS: “Edible Landscaping” with Michelle. Fill your yard with beautiful AND edible  plants!

11:30am to 12:30pm FAMILY YOGA with Beth Egbert. Donations accepted. All proceeds will go to a local charity.

April Events

Saturday, April 4th

10:30am GARDEN CLASS: “April in the Garden” Join us for our monthly series where we go over the garden to-do list. Learn what to plant, what to harvest and other timely garden tasks. This class is perfect for the beginning gardener and those new to growing in Central Texas.

11am – 2pm FAMILY EVENT: Easter Eggs in the Garden. Find an egg hidden in the Monument Gardens and bring it into the market for a springtime treat! Limit 2 per child while supplies last.

Saturday, April 11th

10:30am Guest Speaker GARDEN CLASS: “Go Native!” with Kathy Henderson from the Native Plant Society of Texas.   Kathy’s presentation will demonstrate several ways to re-purpose your yard for the benefit of our birds, butterflies and other wildlife by using native plants. Growing native plants also helps to conserve our precious water. She will answer questions like: What is a native plant in the first place? What are my options for changing from lawn grass to native plants? Can a yard be pretty and colorful with only native plants?   .

12:00pm to 3:00pm Happy’s Healing Hands CHAIR MASSAGES with Licensed Massage Therapist Happy Spring Day. $15 for 15 minutes. Pamper yourself!

1:00pm to 3:00pm BOOK SIGNING: Local Authors Betty Byron and Cassius Mullen will be signing copies of their books “The Iris Covenant” and “Within the Walls of Santos Tomas.” Join us and get your very own signed copy!

Saturday, April 18th

10:30am GARDEN CLASS: “Backyard Composting” with Michelle. Learn how transform your food and yard waste into black gold for your plants!

2:00pm COOKING CLASS: “Summertime Pies” with Rusty. Use the seasonal abundance of local fruits and berries to create outstanding desserts! This will be a hands-on class, so come ready to bake. $25 per person includes a dessert to take home to impress your friends and family. Call 512.240.4715, e-mail michelle@themonumentcafe.com, or stop the market to register.

Saturday, April 25th

10:30am GARDEN CLASS: “Drip Irrigation for the Home Garden” with Michelle. Save water and grow happy plants using drip irrigation! Learn about all the bits and pieces here.

11:30am to 12:30pm FAMILY YOGA with Beth Egbert. Donations accepted. All proceeds will go to a local charity.