ONLINE RESOURCES
Great wide-ranging resource
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/agext/garden/veggies/planting/
Detailed planting schedule
http://www.almanac.com/content/ripeness-guide
How to tell when it's time to harvest
http://www.main.org/aog/index.htm
Austin Organic Gardeners
Austin Organic Gardeners
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
www.sustainablefoodcenter.org
A local non-profit with a variety of successful, local, food-centric programs
www.sustainablefoodcenter.org
A local non-profit with a variety of successful, local, food-centric programs
http://www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/grow-local/resources
Fabulous list of local nurseries, gardening books, and online gardening resources
Fabulous list of local nurseries, gardening books, and online gardening resources
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/geneticeng.html#what
A thorough explanation of transgenic/genetically modified crops and their implications on our agricultural systems, environment, and society
BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
local mentions:
This garden guide is written specifically about gardening in Austin and is extremely useful. It includes monthly checklists, recommended plant varieties, and a wealth of knowledge about growing ornamental and edible plants in our climate. You can purchase it at many local nurseries in town.
This free guide suggests native and adapted perennials, shrubs, succulents, and trees that do well in our climate without excessive use of water or care. It's available at many local nurseries in town.
If you haven't already, pick up a free copy of Edible Austin at one of many local businesses in town or at one of SFC's farmer's markets. The publication comes out every season, filled with interesting articles and good recipes.
other good books:
VIDEO
DOCUMENTARIES
Are we missing something good? Let us know by emailing us at gardening@utenvironment.org
STUDENT WORK
The Changing Nature of Nature, paper by Urban Studies student Jessica Fleming
