Fall 2019 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio

Fall 2019 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Saturday mornings, September 7th through December 14th 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, one of the nation’s oldest youth gardening programs, is an opportunity for children aged 7-16 to grow their own vegetables and ornamental plants with the help of instructors from the Texas ...

Cultivate! Earth-Friendly Gardening & Landscaping

University of the Incarnate Word - ICC 847 E. Hildebrand, San Antonio

A fun, educational event! Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the University of The Incarnate Word Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center (ICC) 847 E. Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78212 Featured Speaker:  Chris Wiesinger “The Bulb Hunter” 1:00 – 2:00 pm Plus 9 1-hour Break-out Workshops ($) Interactive Expo/Vendor area And More! Admission to CULTIVATE! ...

Native Landscape Certification Program: Level 1 – Introduction to Native Landscapes

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas (San Antonio Chapter), is a series of day-long classes that teaches best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes: Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Discover the differences between sustainable and ...

Rain to Drain Experience — SAWS

San Antonio Water System Headquaters 2800 U.S. 281, San Antonio

If you're interested in learning more about the source of your drinking water and where it goes, well, "after the flush," join SAWS Education for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults.  During this day-long expedition, you will explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of a SAWS water production facility, and tour a water recycling plant.  The field ...

Pond Building Seminar

Water Garden Gems 3230 Bolton Rd., Marion

This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice! Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! $20 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.

Edible Landscapes – Rethinking the Vegetable Patch

Rainbow Gardens - Thousand Oaks 2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio

Have you ever thought of removing your grass to make more space for herbs, veggies, and beautiful plants?  Join us and explore new landscaping ideas and creative uses of space. Speaker:  Shennandoah Connor, Owner, Green Goddess Designs Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.

Succulent Diffuser Workshop

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio

You will get to choose the succulents for this incredible garden from our large succulent inventory and receive expert help putting them together, and…wait for it, we will teach about essential oils and have a place in the center of the garden for them.  You can’t miss this incredible class! Materials start at $25. Registration is required.  For more information, ...

Native Plant Walking Workshop – First Saturdays of the Month

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Discover what their cultural ...

Color codes for the calendar are as follows:

  • Orange: These are events for BCMG members only.
  • Blue: These are public events for which BCMG members can also receive CEU credit.
  • Green: These are events that are open to the general public.