The first day of Spring was on March 19th and with a bit of rain our lawns are green and many of our spring flowers are in bloom. While our rain totals this year so far have exceeded last year, it is a good time to make sure our sprinklers are working properly and consider moving to a drip system …
Scion – March 2024
Winter in San Antonio is now transitioning into spring. We don’t need a reminder that spring is a short season, and the heat will soon set in. While eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival, getting back into the planting and growing seasons is on our minds. Many of us are visualizing green lawns, planting vegetables, and vibrant flowers. There is no shortage …
Scion – February 2024
Spring is around the corner. While it may be tempting to prune some of the dead plant material after our latest freeze, this can do more harm than good. Here are some tips on the best timing for your garden clean up. Meanwhile, this is a good time to make sure your gardening tools are clean, in good order and …
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 …
Scion – December 2023
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 …
Scion – November 2023
Happy Thanksgiving! The weather has started to cool, and we are seeing fall blooms in many of our gardens. Hopefully, you have planted some new additions to your garden as our first frost should be here soon. Try to ensure something is blooming in your garden all months of the year to make our pollinators happy. In the Garden…with Bexar …
Scion – October 2023
Welcome Fall! We are entering into the best part of the year to add new landscape plants, shrubs and trees to your garden. It is also a great time to start your “cool season” vegetables. We hope this issue inspires you to spend more time in the garden now that the temperatures are starting to cool. Happy Gardening! In the …
Scion – September 2023
My name is Peggy Qualls, and I am the current Secretary of the Bexar County Master Gardener Board of Directors. After retiring from Bexar County in 2015, we moved to the North Texas area where I joined the Collin County Master Gardeners as a new Intern in 2019. Fortunately, I received my certification at the last meeting before the COVID …
Scion – August 2023
Welcome to a hot August! My name is John Vann and I serve as Vice President of the Bexar County Master Gardener Board. I have been a Master Gardener since 2014. I had the privilege to attend this year’s annual Texas Master Gardener Conference. I watched a presentation given by Brad Voss, Collin County Horticulture agent. His presentation was titled …
Scion – July 2023
We are being invaded! Welcome to Summer! I hope everyone’s gardens have benefitted from all the rain we had and that your harvests have been plentiful. At this year’s annual TMGA Conference, I watched a presentation given by Ashley Morgan-Olvera, M.S from Sam Houston State University. Her presentation was about invasive worms that are making their way across Texas. These …