Scion – January 2024

Happy New Year! January is the month to start dreaming and planning for your spring garden. Just don’t get anxious and plant too early! Bexar County’s last average frost date isn’t until March.

In the Garden…with Bexar County Master Gardeners

Marsha Krassner, Principal Editor “In the Garden”

January Monthly Garden Checklist

Plant Spotlight: Narcissus

By Mary Cennamo, Bexar County Master Gardener

Plant Spotlight: Wax Plant

By Kathy MacNaughton, Bexar County Master Gardener Intern

Food forest sign at Tamox Talom Food Forest at Padre County Park in San Antonio (*Photo by Author*)

Growing Connection through Food Forest Gardens

By Izabella Monzon, Bexar County Master Gardener Intern

Bexar County Master Gardener of the Winter Season: Candy Roach

Interview by Linda Cace, Bexar County Master Gardener

Turfgrass – January

By William “Bill” Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardener

Learn more about the care of turfgrass plus check out a newly developed Lawn Care calendar for Bexar County.

The BCMG Calendar has many new and interesting programs open to the public. Click Here for this month’s offerings.

Helpful Resources

Ask a Master Gardener

Question: Can Hazelnut trees grow in Bexar County?

Answer: No. For three reasons: 1) Inability to survive the harsher winters in Bexar County (causes tree damage and flower damage); 2) Poor tolerance to very hot summers in Bexar County; and 3) A fungal disease that attacks the trees during the hot summer months. The disease is called Eastern Filbert Blight.

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)

Or Submit A Question Online

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!