August is deep summer in San Antonio. Good xeriscape plants will make it through the month without supplemental watering; others will need conscientious watering to stay prosperous. Generally, no fertilizing or planting is done during this month. Birds and Wildlife Shade Trees and Shrubs Color Fruits and Nuts Ornamentals Turf Grass Vegetables Seasonal Gardening Checklist Prepared by Tom …
July Garden Tasks
Work outside early in the morning or late in the evening so you can avoid loss of water in your body. Drink cool or cold water before, during and after working outside and sweating. Use sunscreen and work in the shade as much as possible. Watering by hand is good therapy after coming home from work but is the WORST …
Children’s Vegetable Garden Spring Session 2023
by Tom Neckar, Bexar County Master Gardener Intern July 2023 As we wrap up our 40th year spring session for the Children’s Vegetable Garden program (CVG) located at the San Antonio Botanical Garden (SABOT), it has been a very interesting time. We had 47 families register to participate this season. The spring weather was fairly cooperative. Cool temperatures prevailed with …
The Magnificence of Mulch
By Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardener July 2023 It’s July which means that the summer heat and scarcity of rain has set in. For gardeners, that means that it is time to apply much. What Is Mulch? Mulch is a protective covering (such as sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even …
June Garden Tasks
Birds and Wildlife Vegetables Color Shade Trees and Shrubs Fruits and Nuts Turf Grass Seasonal Gardening Checklist Prepared by Tom Harris, Ph.D., Honorary BCMG
May Garden Tips
Birds and Wildlife Color Shade Trees and Shrubs Fruits and Nuts Ornamentals Turf Grass Vegetables Seasonal Gardening Checklist Prepared by Tom Harris, Ph.D., Honorary BCMG
Wise Water Words
Hello Fellow Gardeners, I would like to highlight a presentation that was given 12 April as part of our Master Gardeners in the Garden series. Our BCMG President, Liana Benavides, gave a very interesting and informative presentation on Gardening for Pollinators at the historic Auld House within the San Antonio Botanical Garden. This was part of our Master Gardeners in …
School Vegetable Gardens
By Andres Villagran Bexar County is vibrant in a multitude of ways, with one of the unsung heroes being vegetable gardening. Many schools and youth groups in Bexar County have their very own youth gardens where they grow vegetables, herbs, perennials, and more. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Bexar County is proud to support these gardens through visits, presentations, and more. …
BCMG of the Spring-Maria Salvatierra
By Nancy Mills, Bexar County Master Gardener Maria Salvatierra was interested in agriculture in her early years; however, it was a presentation by a Bexar County Master Gardener that led her to follow her passion for gardening. She applied for the 25th intern class, was accepted, and has been an avid BCMG volunteer ever since. Maria’s volunteer involvement has been …
April Garden Tips
Birds and Wildlife Color Shade Trees and Shrubs Ornamentals Turf Grass Fruits and Nuts Vegetables Seasonal Gardening Checklist Prepared by Tom Harris, Ph.D., Honorary BCMG