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Nicknamed “The Lazy Gardener”, Felder Rushing’s “Slow Gardening” is a lively presentation on how to have fun establishing a pretty and productive garden with as little effort as possible. He will share his secrets on creating garden spaces in unexpected places, including the back of a truck!

Tickets for this presentation will be $10.00 (plus tax and processing fee) and are available for purchase at http://felderrushing.eventbrite.com/ Space is limited so buy your tickets early!

Mr. Rushing travels all over the world sharing his offbeat approach to gardening, using humorous anecdotes, zany observations, garden-irreverent metaphors and stunning photos – all while trying to help gardeners get past the “rules” of horticulture. He is a published author, writing gardening books and penning thousands of columns and articles for syndicated newspapers and national publications, such as National Geographic, Organic Gardening and Better Homes and Gardens.

See how colorful a winter garden can be and learn how to make natural ornaments taken from the outdoors. Dress appropriately for an outdoors walk. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

Dallas County Lepidopterist' co-founder Dale Clark focuses on the butterflies of Winter -- yes, we have butterflies in winter here! Discover the various ways our native species have adapted methods to cope with our often harsh winters and survive! One in a series of new programs offered throughout the year. $15/$10 for TDG Members.

9 am - 11 am: Fall Plant Safari
This pre-sale tour led by the man behind the plants, Director of Horticulture Randy Johnson, shows you how to incorporate native and adapted plants into your landscape. The safari starts at the front of the gardens. Buy your admission before the tour and save time at the line! The lobby opens at 8:45 am for admission sales. Bring exact change for quicker entry. Credit cards and checks will also be accepted. Plant Safari attendees will enter the side gates into the plant sale area at 10 am, at the same time the main plant sale gates open. $15; $10 members.

11 am - 2 pm: Fall Plant Sale
Our fall sale gets bigger and better each year! While we don't offer a preview sale for members, you still receive 10 percent off, so remember to renew your membership! The fall sale offers many of the wonderful host and nectar plants from our spring sale, as well as hard-to-find native trees and shrubs.

Join a growing trend and learn how to create a bountiful organic community or backyard vegetable garden with our Director of Horticulture, Randy Johnson. We cover hands on fall gardening topics in this class. Minimum of 10 participants required to make. Advance registration required. $25; $20 for TDG Members.

ECOFEST ARLINGTON is September 17, 2011 10 am - 10 pm
Founders Plaza and Levitt Pavilion

[ibimage==2091==original_size==none==self==ibimage_left]Ecofest, a free, family oriented event, helps build a sense of community, stimulates environmental awareness, and promotes stewardship across North Texas.

We are inviting local businesses to showcase their green products and practical do-it-yourself solutions for home improvement and maintenance.

They will be lined up on the festival streets surrounding Founder’s Plaza.

Registration required, seating limited to 25, cost $50 (per rain barrel) - Register now.

Costs:  Adults - 17 year olds $75 / 15-12year olds $60 / 11-8year olds $50   ****Call us about large family and group rates.

Length of Time: Begins Sat Morning at 9:30 and ending Sunday Afternoon at 2:30 pm.

Class Description

This class can be taken before or after the Primitive Survival Class 1. The survival sacred order is: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food. This "Class 2" covers the food aspect while "Class 1" covers the shelter, water and fire.

Nature's Supermarket is always open with a buffet of choices. Learning to gather and prepare wild edibles throughout the seasons is an exciting adventure, that includes both plant materials and animals. Then knowing how to prepare them into palatable meals is the next important step. The class cover the three aspects of Wild Edible Plants, Wild Meats, and Primitive Cooking.

Solar Power International (SPI) is North America's largest, most comprehensive solar power trade show and conference. This annual, business-to-business event was the first of its kind in North America and grows bigger and better every year.

Nearly 24,000 professionals from 125+ countries attend. With one out of five attendees coming from outside the United States, SPI is truly a global event.

In 2011, over 1,200 companies from all vertical markets in the solar power spectrum will exhibit in a space of more than 1 million gross square feet.

Growing New Markets

SPI is presented by two non-profit organizations, SEIA and SEPA, whose mission is to advance and support the solar power industry and to promote the growth of U.S. solar markets. Fulfilling this commitment, SPI will take place outside of California for the first time in 2011. In Dallas, Texas, show participants will gain exposure to new products, service providers and professionals from a new horizon of the industry.

Who Attends:

SES 21 USA is going to host an introductory solar training course conducted by Imagine Solar, Texas first and best-known training institute. This training is geared towards electrical contractors and industry-related professionals. The course starts out with learning about the solar industry and how you can jump on the train of USA's fastest growing industry.