Cool Houses Austin » botanical gardens http://coolhousesaustin.com Real Estate and Austin Events Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:30:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center http://coolhousesaustin.com/2009/09/ladybird-johnson-wildflower-center/ http://coolhousesaustin.com/2009/09/ladybird-johnson-wildflower-center/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:09:12 +0000 admin http://coolhousesaustin.com/?p=350 Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center is a native plant botanical garden located in Southwest Austin just off Loop 1.  With its incredible array of native plants, water features including an aquaduct and viewing tower, it truly is a delightful treasure for Austin!  And don’t forget to check out its art gallery to see what is currently on display.  Until October 4 you will find the wonderful, magical origami of Joan Son.  Some of her images are below.  What a joy to behold an 8 ft. kimono made out of 900 pieces of paper!

And for you gardening buffs, be sure and mark your calendars for October 9-11.  It is the center’s Fall Plant Sale & Gardening Festival!  Sure to be a hit!

Earth Robe by Joan Son

Earth Robe by Joan Son

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