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Roots of Texas, Lockhart, TX (2026)

03/24/2026

Our latest big project at our garden area is a four bay compost barn, so we can do some of our own composting. David has always wanted to build using the timber frame method. He loves the old school techniques and is adding his own special touches to make it beautiful and strong. You can see by the pictures he has created 18-inch tubes that are three feet deep to support the large timbers. Then he had stirrups made to support the posts. These will not be going anywhere; very sturdy. They each had 4 pieces of rebar welded to the bottom and pushed down into the concrete. That made for some tedious lining up when the cement was firming up, but it turned out great.

We plan to put a metal roof on the barn that will feed to gutters that will be attached to our second large water catchment area. This one will be about 3000 gallons. Good plans ahead as we move into 2026. 🌺

03/20/2026

Calling out to all of my prayer warriors. We got confirmation today that my most aggressive brain tumor is growing again. I kind of knew it was coming over the past month due to my last MRI and problems with my right foot and knee. Starting this coming week, I will start another six rounds of chemo. I truly appreciate your love and prayers. ❤

03/08/2026

We enjoyed a great Grow Local Field Day yesterday with plenty of folks wanting to learn more about gardening. People were able to swap plants, and seeds, tour the Roots of Texas Gardens, learn to plant watermelons, learn about canning foods, how to build wicking tubs, what types of plants are native to our area, children's book reading, and of course sign up for the Lil' Growers and the Backyard Growers. We want to thank all of those who came out to help us share their knowledge with others in the garden.

So far we have over 100 kids signed up to participate in the Lil' Growers, and about 30 signed up as Backyard Growers.

LATE REGISTRATION: If you were not able to join us on Saturday, stop by the Foundation Farm at 523 South Mulberry in Luling to do late registration. Bonnie will have signup sheets, and seeds through March 31.

02/10/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday March 7, at The Station from 9:30-12:00. We will be doing the sign-up sessions for the Lil' Growers and the Backyard Growers so all ages can participate in growing melons for the Thump!

We will also have a plant and seed swap, along with learning sessions on creating wicking tubs for growing healthy plants while using less water. We will also get to hear the newest children's book for our area; focused on farm life and flowers.

There will be tours of our growing areas so you can ask questions and learn for your own growing ideas. For those wanting to grow melons there will be a planting demonstration as well as instructions for during your growing season.

All activities are FREE. We just want to encourage or community to learn to grow what they want to grow in their gardens. 🌺

01/15/2026

FREE TRAINING event for everyone in our community -

A Practical Backyard Approach to Central Texas Fruits, Berries and Pecans

Come join David and Laura Johnson for a fun morning of learning about what fruits, berries and pecans grow well in our Central Texas area, as well as how to grow and take care of them.

Presentation to be held at:
The Luling Foundation Farm
523 South Mulberry in Luling
Saturday - January 24, 2026
8:30-12:30

Presentation is FREE

Come Learn to Grow With Us!

Questions – call David at 512-576-7547

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