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The grounds at Lake Austin Spa Resort are more than just flora and fauna – they are a part of the experience. Organic gardens spill over our terraced banks, delighting the senses with fragrant blooms of red, yellow, orange and blue, and with foliage in every shade of green. Verdant hillsides, towering trees and restful waters lie beyond our shores, creating a cocoon of natural beauty.
Director of Flora and Fauna, Trisha Shirey believes gardening should be a joy, not a burden and guests will certainly see those are words she lives by. Using native Texas landscaping, Trisha also grows many of the herbs and vegetables used in the kitchen. All of Trisha's gardening practices are environmentally conscious and she selects plants that are pleasing to birds, butterflies, animals and people.
Guests at Lake Austin Spa Resort can participate in gardening classes taught by Trisha – topics may include:
- Techniques for making herbal oils and lotions
- Five-minute flower arrangements
- Dried-flower arrangements
- Gardening demonstrations
- How to work with soil, fertilizer and natural insect controls
To learn more about upcoming Gardening for Life weeks, click on the dates below.
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