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Book Launch: The Texas Native Plant Primer
March 22 @ 1:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Free With Admission
Join us for the launch of a must-have guide for Texas gardeners! Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at the Wildflower Center, authored The Texas Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden, an accessible and entertaining book for gardeners of all levels. This essential resource makes it easier than ever to grow a thriving, low-maintenance garden with Texas native plants. With expert advice, you’ll learn how to choose, plant, and care for native grasses, wildflowers, perennials, vines, shrubs, and trees that support your landscape and local wildlife.
Schedule
1:00 p.m. – Talk by Andrea DeLong-Amaya (Attend for a chance to win a free copy of the book!)
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Book signing in the Wildflower Center Shop & Gallery
Space is limited and registration is required.
About the Author
Andrea DeLong-Amaya is the director of horticulture, overseeing the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s gardens and nursery programs with a passion for sharing the value of native plants in planned landscapes. She’s been a staff member since 1998 and has nearly 30 years of experience with native plants in horticulture, ecology and garden design. DeLong-Amaya has appeared numerous times on “Central Texas Gardener,” PBS’s long-running television program, and was a two-time guest on WNYC’s “Science Friday.” Jennifer Jewell featured Andrea’s work in her 2020 book, The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants. She is the 2025 recipient of the Scott Garden and Horticulture Award.
