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George Cates manages Native American Seed Consulting as well as seed farming and production processing. His new projects include production of rare and hard to propagate native grasses. Contributed
The public is invited to the next Highland Lakes Native Plant Society meeting on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. The first hour will be an educational presentation followed by an optional business meeting.
George Cates of Native American Seed will present “Native Grasses for the Highland Lakes, What, When and How for Success”.
Topics to be covered:
• Value and benefits of native versus lawn grasses
• What grasses should be selected for lots and acreage
• Save money via less water, no fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides
• Balancing drought and cold tolerance, maintenance and soil quality
• Success tips - how to fight invasive and destructive grasses
Cates has been studying and growing Hill Country native grasses for 19 years. Since receiving his degree in Environmental Studies from Austin College, Cates has led many land restorations, managed seed production and harvest operations across the many ecoregions of Texas.
He also manages Native American Seed Consulting as well as seed farming and production processing. His new projects include production of rare and hard to propagate native grasses. Cates loves to teach what he has learned through his work experiences, especially to his son and the next generation of land stewards.
The in-person meeting will be held at the Marble Falls Library. Both in-person and ZOOM meeting formats are offered.
Visit the chapter website at npsot.org/wp/highlandlakes/ to learn more.
