Winter is around the corner, and it is time to make sure we are ready for any frosts and freezes that come our way. Reading our article below by Bill Swantner, “Frosts, Freezes and Hard Freezes” is a good way to get started.
In the Garden…with Bexar County Master Gardeners
Marsha Krassner, Principal Editor “In the Garden”
December Monthly Garden Checklist
Bright and Beautiful – The Kalanchoe
By Becky Mendez, Bexar County Master Gardener
Frosts, Freezes and Hard Freezes
By Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardener
Texas A&M AgrilLife Extension News!
Registration is now open for the 2024 Spring Youth Gardens Educator Training!
This training was developed for volunteers, educators, and teachers in support of Youth Gardening in the classroom.
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 7:50 am – 12:30 pm
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden (555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209)
Fee: $40 – General // $20 – Title 1 Schools
Non-Title 1 Schools ($40):
Register here! https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/urbn-ev-003
Title 1 Schools ($20):
If you are representing a Title 1 School, DO NOT USE the registration link up above. Instead, email Andres Villagran (include your school name and district) for a discounted registration link to [email protected]
Remember, that you must submit a group enrollment form before attending the training. This form can be obtained on the registration page and will be shared with you after registering. Upon completion, please email the form to Andres.
Only 70 slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis, so be sure to secure your spot as soon as possible!
Deadline for registration is Sunday, March 17th!
Gardening Education Opportunities
The BCMG Calendar has many new and interesting programs open to the public. Click Here for this month’s offerings.
Check out the Fall/Winter Dig it! series at various San Antonio Public Library branches around town.
Helpful Resources
Ask a Master Gardener
Question: Why do I need to keep raking the leaves off the lawn?
Answer: Often people think that fallen leaves act as a blanket to keep the grass warm during the winter. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Here are some of the reasons to keep your lawn free of leaves: 1) Dead leaves often develop a harmful fungus that is then transferred to the grass below. 2) Leaves can block oxygen and sunlight from the lawn and; 3) Leaves can become very slippery which can lead to falls.
Answer by Art Vazquez, BCMG
Master Gardeners are available to help you with your gardening questions. We provide unbiased, research-based, locally relevant gardening information. Free service. You can reach us:
By phone: 210-631-0400 (Ask to speak to a Master Gardener)
Mon-Fri 9 am – Noon, 1-4 pm (Closed on county holidays)
The phones and the Hotline are being operated from Master Gardener home telephones; hotline calls are being directed by the AgriLife Extension receptionist.
WOAI Lawn and Garden Show
Call in to Live Radio on Saturday mornings, with your gardening questions for David.
Call in: 210-737-1200 or 1-800-383-9624 on Saturdays from 7 am to 10pm
Or just listen to the show, and learn from everyone else’s questions!
WOAI 1200 AM – Lawn and Garden Show
Host: David Rodriguez, Bexar County AgriLife Extension Horticulturist.
Past shows are archived here, for easy listening on your computer, tablet or phone, anytime! Listen on your phone while you drive!
Do you need help choosing plants for your landscaping needs?
Click here for options highly recommended by Texas A&M AgriLife
