Grow green, grow strong

Austin is currently in that time between plants being dead from a freeze and plants being dead from the sun, which can be an inspirational (and costly) time of year for anyone with a green thumb or a dream. It’s also a time that the city wants residents to be aware of the many resources it offers to gardeners through its Grow Green program. According to a press release reminding us all about the program, its educational materials include:

• 23 Grow Green fact sheets on big-picture and pest-related topics
• Rebates, free stuff and grants to help your garden grow
• Landscape design, installation and maintenance information, including demonstration gardens and design templates
• Native & Adapted Plant Guide for Central Texas
• List of Grow Green landscape professionals who have completed the training series
• Pest information (integrated pest management)
• Drainage solutions

“As spring breathes new life into our gardens, the Grow Green program stands ready to support Austinites in their quest for sustainable, vibrant landscapes,” Denise Delaney, environmental program coordinator for the Watershed Protection Department, said in a statement. “Our diverse educational resources and community engagement initiatives aim to empower individuals to become stewards of our environment while creating beautiful, resilient gardens that thrive harmoniously with nature.”