April is National Gardening Month and the time we celebrate Earth Day, both great reasons to connect with nature and improve your little patch of earth.
And here are a few freebies and great activities to get you started.
Free Gardening Kits
Lowes is celebrating the month by giving away free gardening kits every Thursday. The gardening kits include a food themed Garden-to-Go kit and a starter kit for a butterfly garden which is perfect for kids. Starting on April 1 you can sign up for your free gardening kit at Lowes.com.
Plant Something
Tired of spending time inside? This is the perfect time to get outside and plant something. And on weekends in April the Wildflower Center is hosting its seasonal Native Plant Sale. The perfect opportunity to get inspired and select beautiful, low-maintenance native plants that are made for Texas weather and ideal for bees and butterflies.
Learn to Zero Waste
Want to learn how to eliminate plastics and waste in the home? Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen is hosting a Zero Waste workshop that will teach you the tricks to reducing your footprint on the planet on April 10.
Make a Bee Hotel
Create a habitat for bees and help these endangered pollinators survive. The Wildflower Center is offering a virtual class on April 10 for both adults and children.
Explore Nature
Want to learn what is growing in your back yard or on your favorite trail? iNaturalist is a free app that will help you identify plants and features a map that allows you to see what others have discovered. Find it on your app store or visit their website.
