August 26, 2025
Hey, West Texans! I’ll be in San Angelo on Saturday, September 13th, speaking at the Concho Valley Master Gardeners Fall Landscaping Symposium at the Texas A&M Center. I invite you to come out for my presentation:
Lawn Gone: 8 Great Ideas for Your Yard After Digging Up the Turf
Tired of mowing, watering, and pouring money into a patch of green that gives little back? Ready to kick the traditional lawn to the curb but unsure what to do with all that open space? This talk will spark your imagination and give you ideas for transforming your yard into a beautiful, functional, and eco-friendly space. We’ll explore eight creative alternatives—from native prairie gardens to easy-care groundcovers to edible gardens and more. Options for sun and shade will give you ideas for all the spaces in your yard. Whether you’re dreaming of a pollinator haven or a waterwise retreat to relax in, you’ll be inspired to go lawn-gone!
Register by September 10th to attend the all-day symposium
My talk begins at 1 pm, right after lunch. If you’ve been itching to replace some (or all) of your thirsty lawn with something more rewarding, this talk will give you ideas and inspiration to get going.
Book Signing
Stick around afterward for my book signing, where I’ll have Lawn Gone! and The Water-Saving Garden available.
My newest book, Gardens of Texas, will only be available for pre-order online (no copies for sale at the talk), since publication day is in October. But I’ll show a sneak peek at some of the gardens in my talk!
Remember, you must register by September 10th to attend. The cost is $30, with 5 talks and lunch included. Don’t miss this day of garden learning in the Concho Valley!
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Digging Deeper
Want ideas for your yard besides lawn? Sure you do! I’m giving a talk called “Lawn Gone: 8 Great Ideas for Your Yard” on Saturday, September 13, at the Concho Valley Master Gardeners Fall Symposium in San Angelo, Texas. The cost for the all-day symposium with 4 speakers is $30 per person; refreshments and lunch included. Register by 9/10 at this link to attend. I hope to see you there, West Texas homeowners and gardeners!
My new book, Gardens of Texas: Visions of Resilience from the Lone Star State, comes out October 14! It’s available for pre-order now on Amazon and other online book sellers. If you’d like to read it or give it as a holiday gift, please consider pre-ordering. (I’m happy to sign pre-ordered copies at my book events!) Early orders make a big difference in helping new books get noticed. More info about Gardens of Texas here — and thank you for your support!
Come see me on tour! I’ll be speaking and hosting book events across Texas this fall and into next spring to celebrate the release of Gardens of Texas. Join me to learn, get inspired, and say hello!
Come learn about gardening and design at Garden Spark! I organize in-person talks by inspiring designers, landscape architects, authors, and gardeners a few times a year in Austin. These are limited-attendance events, so join the Garden Spark email list for notification when tickets go on sale: click this link and ask to SUBSCRIBE. Read all about the Season 9 lineup here!
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