The annual Wildflower Days celebration begins with the Art and Artisans Festival devoted to arts, crafts and nature from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.March 13 and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010.
The annual festival showcases the work of more than 20 American artists in metal, painting, photography, jewelry, pottery and more. This display includes nature-friendly, handmade items, such as mesquite bowls and bird houses, fanciful ceramic vases and sculptured jewelry as well as exquisite photographs and watercolors. The gardens are ready for spring with bluebonnets already in bloom, along with golden groundsel, Indian paintbrush, winecups, evening primrose, Drummond phlox and giant spiderwort. For children, there are eco-inspired crafts and activities in the Children’s Little House.
Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors and students; $3 for children; free for members and children under 5. For more information, call 512-232-0100, or visit www.wildflower.org.