Spring 2020 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Saturday mornings, February 22 through June 6, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Registration is now open! Register here. NOTE: ORIENTATION WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 1 at 10:00 AM 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 ...
The Bexar County Master Gardeners are now on YouTube! Watch classes at home (or on your smartphone)! Beginning today, January 1, 2020, the Bexar County Master Gardeners will have a YouTube channel. The YouTube channel will include some of the the BCMG Brown Bag presentations and also presentations given at our general meetings. The January 2020 video will be Jay ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
2020 Beef Cattle Short Course, offered at Palo Alto College, will meet in the Ozuna Library on two consecutive Tuesdays, January 7 and 14, 2020. Registration starts at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6:30 PM. Fee: $15/session. RSVP by Friday, December 27th to Chris Lambert at 210-631-0400. Make checks payable to: Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee and ...
Free. The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Come learn how urban and suburban landscapes impact the health of local river systems. Each individual home contributes a small amount to overall stormwater runoff, but ...
Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden. We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting. Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...
The San Antonio Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public. For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Fashions Through the Decades will be presented by Michael Quintanilla, Former Fashion Writer for the San Antonio Express-News.
The Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio meets on the first Thursday of each month and meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Darlene Badorski at [email protected]. Topic: Spring Tree Care & Planting Speaker: Mark Peterson, Conservation Project Coordinator, SAWS
Monthly Meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social at 6:30 P.M. Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Sandra Woodall at [email protected]. Topic: Blackberry: Herb of the Year for 2020 This wonderful herb grows readily in South Texas, and the fruit can be used in many ...
FREE and open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2020 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Most classes are ...
If you would like to learn about tree pruning from professional arborists and support the City of San Antonio’s tree planting initiatives, the Tree Buds Citizen Forester training is for you. As a Tree Buds Citizen Forester, you will be asked to volunteer a total of 12 hours each year to help the city care for recently planted young trees ...
If you're interested in learning more about the sources of your drinking water and where it goes "after the flush" join the SAWS Education Team for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults. During this day-long expedition, you'll travel to places few people have ever visited! You'll explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of ...
Fruit Tree Basics With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 AM If you love citrus, you won't want to miss this! David will cover the basic steps of selecting appropriate fruit trees for your landscape, ...
Free presentation by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Topic: Seed Saving Basics for Home Gardeners Speaker: Bill Nodine, Guadalupe County Master Gardeners
2020 Beef Cattle Short Course, offered at Palo Alto College, will meet in the Ozuna Library on two consecutive Tuesdays, January 7 and 14, 2020. Registration starts at 5:30 PM and the program begins at 6:30 PM. Fee: $15/session. RSVP by Friday, December 27th to Chris Lambert at 210-631-0400. Make checks payable to: Bexar Ag & Natural Resources Committee and ...
Free. Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the website at http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ They aren’t plants, they aren’t animals, so ...
Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden. We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting. Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...
Free. Meeting open to non-members. Social time starts 6:30 pm; Program & Meeting starts 7:15 pm. For more information, go to http://sacxs.org or contact Barbara Schulze at [email protected]. Topic: Aeoniums & A Report on Current Conditions in the Homeland SACXS invites you to a virtual presentation on Aeoniums, a fascinating genera of succulents which can be grown in the milder, ...
Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with Master Naturalist Linda Cace. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Come see what’s in bloom! Participants meet in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building and the walk begins at 10am. Fee is included with membership or general admission ($12-$9); registration is required. ...
Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. All members are welcome to observe the meetings; however, in order to accommodate seating, please email the President, Lynn Cox, [email protected], the week before the meeting that you will be attending. Members can request that items be added to the agenda at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Please ...
Make plans to join us and bring your favorite Chili, Cornbread, or other dish to share! Bring your calendar and sign-up for Rodeo Shifts. Learn about Little Buckaroo Farms where BCMG will be located at the Rodeo, changes to the Rodeo for 2020, the 2020 Rodeo Tomato, and more! You can also pay your annual dues of $25 (payable by ...
Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00. For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Topic: Health Benefits of Gardening and Gardening Safely As We Age Speaker: Joe Urbach, Hays County Master Gardeners 1 CEU. BCMG Code 001.
Explore our Texas Native Trails 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 and wildscape uses are as well. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10am. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Rewards eligible. Guides: Gary and Nancy ...
Fruit Tree Basics Seminar With Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Rd, San Antonio, TX 78220 Saturday, January 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will demonstrate how to properly select and prune fruit, nut, citrus, and grapes for maximum production. ...
Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, water, nesting, and protection. Participants meet at 9:00 A.M. in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building and the walk begins at 9:15 A.M. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Rewards eligible. Fee is included with membership or general admission ...
Brian Gordon, Food Sovereignty Coordinator at Roots of Change Community Garden, will discuss the struggles of the food justice movement as well as the state of that struggle in San Antonio. Participants will learn how community gardens can help address the nutritional and social justice needs of our community. He will also talk about Roots of Change Community Garden and ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Free. The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome. For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Pollen Trackers is a new citizen science project -- an effort to collect data on when mountain cedar trees (otherwise ...
Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden. We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting. Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...
Everyone wants their own orchard! Learn from the best experts in the area by attending this informative seminar for Backyard Gardeners, School & Community Gardens, Arborists, Green Industry Professionals, and Small Acreage Producers! Space is limited and this class will fill up, so be sure to register early! No registrations at the door. Fee: $50/person (Includes light breakfast, lunch, & ...
Bokashi composting is a method of converting food waste, including meat and dairy, into a nutritious soil amendment using specialized bacteria in an anaerobic rather than aerobic process. This process preserves organic carbon and other nutrients that are often lost in the aerobic composting method. It is also a technique that can be used in an apartment or other living ...
Join Master Naturalist, Gary Poole, as he discusses the geological background of our area and its relationship to soils and plants. The talk will be followed by a walk around the Savanna Loop Trail. Registration For more information, visit https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/nature-programs
Educator, purple martin enthusiast, and fabulous storyteller, John Henry, shares his knowledge of purple martins: their habits, habitat requirements, role in and benefits for our ecosystems, and how to attract them to your yard. Participants will examine purple martin houses and learn how to care for and clean them. Class will include a tour of the Botanical Garden’s birdhouses. Instructor: ...
Planting Shade Trees With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, January 25, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 AM Texas is hot. Planting large shade trees not only adds value to your home, but it can also offer respite from the heat, shade ...
The Native Plant Society of Texas-San Antonio (NPSOT) Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December. They are free and open to the public. So come join us! Native plant/seed exchange & social time at 6:30 PM, followed by the Program at 7:00. For more information go to http://npsot.org/wp/sanantonio/ The San Antonio chapter ...
Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden. We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting. Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...
Attention all Bexar County Master Gardeners: Earn 1 CEU of the minimum 6 CEUs needed annually for Bexar County Master Gardener recertification by listening to one archived podcast of the WOAI 1200 AM Lawn and Garden Show. Click on the following link to select a podcast of interest to you: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/woai-home-and-garden-show-20474868/ – OR – You can earn 1 CEU (of ...
Spring 2020 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Saturday mornings, February 22 through June 6, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Registration is now open! Register here. ORIENTATION IS TODAY AT 10:00 AM 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 ...
The Bexar County Master Gardeners are now on YouTube! Watch classes at home (or on your smartphone)! February Presentation: Planting Spring Vegetables with Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener Click HERE to watch and subscribe to this exciting new gardening resource! The Bexar County Master Gardeners YouTube channel began on January 1, 2020. The YouTube channel will include ...
If you’re interested in building a new pond or renovating an old one, our Pond Building Seminar is for you! 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! Fee: $20 Call 210-659-5841 to reserve your spot and be sure to ...
Explore our Texas Native Trails with a Texas Master Naturalist 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 and wildscape uses are as well. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. ...
Learn the art and science of mushroom cultivation from Louis San Miguel. In this class, he will teach you how to cultivate edible and medicinal mushrooms at home using a variety of materials. Topics include the mushroom life cycle, how to choose materials, substrate preparation, indoor cultivation methods, mycelial expansion, and the incorporation of fungi into your garden and landscape. ...
For a great while, we have ignored prairies and forests, creeks and springs...thinking we don’t need those things anymore. No wonder they have all nearly disappeared ...knowing that we cared so little, for so long. If we build and restore earth back like it was, will we behave differently than before? Can we look and see the power, hope and ...
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