Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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.