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- online texas native tree sale February 3rd to March 24th, 2026 pickup March 26th 2026

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- Tues. Feb. 17 Meeting Barrow Brewing 108 Royal salado Rob Swanson Certified Arborist

Next Salado Creek community meeting on February 4

 Thank you to everyone who submitted comments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on its inadequate draft permit for The Reserve At Salado Creek! A total of 205 online comments were submitted on the agency’s website, and the room was packed for TCEQ’s January 27 public meeting on The Reserve’s permit. The numbers matter, because they force TCEQ to pay more attention to the Salado Creek permits. TCEQ is currently reviewing or has already approved permits for 12 facilities that could discharge 8 million gallons of treated wastewater (aka sewage) into Salado Creek in Bell and Williamson Counties. Salado Creek is a pristine stream that flows over the Edward Aquifer Recharge Zone.

What can you do next?

Attend the second Salado Creek Community Meeting:
February 4, Wednesday, 7pm, on Zoom
(link will be active before meeting)

Submit comments on the draft wastewater permit for Salado Vista:
Go to: https://www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/
Enter permit number: WQ0015664002

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Winter Preparations for Your Native Plant Garden

Support wildlife, protect your plants, and foster a resilient ecosystem for spring! 

  

Key Steps for Winter Prep

  • Leave stems, seed heads, and fallen leaves:
    These provide shelter and food for insects and birds, enrich the soil, and protect roots from freezing. 
  • Mulch:
    Apply 2–4 inches of organic mulch (shredded leaves, straw, bark chips) to insulate roots and prevent frost heave. Spread mulch to the drip line, but avoid piling against trunks. Leaf litter acts as natural mulch, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and enriching soil. 
  • Wildlife  Habitat:
    Leaf litter supports beneficial insects—native bees, butterflies, moths, lady beetles, millipedes, spiders, springtails, and sowbugs—by providing      overwintering shelter. 
  • Watering:
    Water shrubs and perennials thoroughly in fall until the first freeze. 
  • Perennials:
    Do not cut back or deadhead winter plants; leave them for insect and bird habitat. Cut back in late February or early March after freeze warnings end. 
  • Leaf Safety:
    Avoid using insecticide-treated leaves. 

  

For Birds: Food, Water, Shelter

  • Habitat:
    Use diverse native plants, provide water (birdbath or pond), and leave natural debris for shelter. 
  • Food:
    Plant natives for seeds, berries, nuts, and nectar. Leave spent flowers, include host plants for insects/caterpillars, and consider supplemental feeders. 
  • Water:
    Keep birdbaths clean and fresh; ponds are also beneficial. 
  • Shelter:
    Build habitat layers, leave debris and snags, and make brush piles. 
  • Avoid Harm:
    Do not use pesticides or invasive plants.

Spring Cleanup:

· General Maintenance:
Remove dead/damaged growth from non-overwintering plants, compost spent stalks, and weed garden beds. 

· Removing leaves:

Wait until late spring (after consistent warm temperatures) to remove leaves, allowing insects time to emerge. 

· Trees & Shrubs:
Water well in fall; protect trunks from sunscald and animal damage. Use wire cages to prevent deer-rub. 

· Pruning:
Prune only when plants are fully dormant; remove dead or broken branches. 

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why grow native plants

 We  are a group of individuals interested in preserving the natural flora  and fauna of the beautiful state of Texas.  Our membership is a very  diverse group comprised of professional botanists, a physicist, business  people, retired couples, families with children and young singles.  We  encourage the use of native plants at every oppo

 We  are a group of individuals interested in preserving the natural flora  and fauna of the beautiful state of Texas.  Our membership is a very  diverse group comprised of professional botanists, a physicist, business  people, retired couples, families with children and young singles.  We  encourage the use of native plants at every opportunity and hold classes  and seminars to further our endeavors. 

The  threat to our native wildlife due to habitat loss and chemical abuse is  a danger that cannot be ignored.  Our fresh water resources are at risk  from agriculture, manufacturing and oil & gas.  Our goal is to  rescue endangered and native plants whenever possible, encourage the  reintroduction of native plants into the ecosystem & to educate the  populace as to the value of a natural environment.   

why grow native plants

why grow native plants

why grow native plants

 Most  Central Texas native plants are naturally drought-tolerant, resistant  to pests and diseases, require less fertilizing and pesticides, and are  an important sources of food for wildlife including bees, butterflies,  & birds out natural pollinator's.

For a complete list of native plants please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/departm

 Most  Central Texas native plants are naturally drought-tolerant, resistant  to pests and diseases, require less fertilizing and pesticides, and are  an important sources of food for wildlife including bees, butterflies,  & birds out natural pollinator's.

For a complete list of native plants please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/department/grow-green Guide to Central Texas plants. "Grow Green is a gardening education program that promotes sustainable  landscaping practices. It addresses water quality and conservation,  recycling, and an Integrated Pest Management philosophy, which  encourages the least-toxic way to address pest issues" or www.wildflower.org the website of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center / The University of Texas at Austin.

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pollinators

 Hummingbirds,  bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies are hard-working animals  helping to pollinate over 75% of our flowering plants, and nearly 75% of  our crops. They carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect  nectar. Without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and  seeds, and we would miss many fruits

 Hummingbirds,  bats, bees, beetles, butterflies, and flies are hard-working animals  helping to pollinate over 75% of our flowering plants, and nearly 75% of  our crops. They carry pollen from one plant to another as they collect  nectar. Without them, wildlife would have fewer nutritious berries and  seeds, and we would miss many fruits, vegetables, and nuts, such as  blueberries, squash, and almonds to name a few.
 

They  play a crucial role in flowering plant reproduction and in the  production of most fruits and vegetables. Without the assistance of  pollinator's, most plants cannot produce fruits and seeds. The fruits  and seeds of flowering plants are an important food source for people  and wildlife. Some of the seeds that are not eaten will eventually  produce new plants, helping to maintain the plant population.

 

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