Our first meeting for 2021 will be Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM at The Garden Center in San Antonio.  Social at 6:30 PM. We will start out with a bang - a plant auction!  We have 75 orchids for live auction, 10 for silent auction, and 20 for raffle at the end of the evening.  There will be Vandas, ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is ...

Explore our 11 – acre Texas Native Trails with a Master Naturalist.  Learn how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are.  Topics include cultural uses of native plants as well as which are favored by birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.  There are more than 250 plant species in the Botanical ...

Meeting is free and open to the public.  Social Time from 6:30 to 7:00 PM (no food, but you may bring your own drinks) with the program from 7:00 to about 8:00 P.M. Speakers:  Brian and Shirley Loflin, the authors of Texas Cacti Brian will discuss some of the 150 genera of cacti found in Texas and describe how they ...

Come prepared to learn all about aquaponic gardening!  How does an aquaponic garden differ from a regular in ground garden?  What are the benefits and why would I want to create one?  Does an aquaponic garden save water? Join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Johnny ...

Design and implement landscapes that work.  In this FREE workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems.  A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance.  Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage storm water flows, design for conservation and ...

Come see what’s in bloom!  Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 16, at ...

Interested in saving money?  SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers!  In this FREE workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible plants, what to do if you have irrigation, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish.  Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space ...

Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Meet at 9:15 am behind the Admissions kiosk.  Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is Friday, June 18 at 9:15 A.M. Registration

Free and Open to the Public By popular demand, the San Antonio Bonsai Society will present a Lecture and Demonstration at The Garden Center Nursery, 10682 Bandera Rd., on June 19th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  Watch a bonsai being created and then raffled off.  You may also view trees on display and for sale.

Viva Fiesta!  Bring the whole family to Viva Botanica at the Botanical Garden.  Explore 38 acres of nature play fun during this family-friendly, Fiesta event that includes hands-on activities, culinary tastings, and performances.  Drinks and food available for purchase. Visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.  Guests are asked to follow all COVID-19 visitor guidelines during their visit ...

Jose Rodolfo Valdez-Barillas will present results for early spring vegetation survey and share the protocols that have been initiated to document phenology and plant composition at Doobie Field at Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area.  Dr. Valdez Barillas  will present evidence for biocrust (cryptobiotic soil) and potential management implications for Doobie field.  He will also describe the design for ...

Guadalupe County Master Gardeners meetings are free and open to the public. Lunch and Learn:  A Landscape You Can Eat Speaker:  April Rippel For more information, visit Guadalupe County Master Gardeners – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area.  As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants).  This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve ...

There are few better ways to attract birds to your backyard than by incorporating native plants in your landscape.  Join the staff of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center for an introduction to high value native plants for birds in San Antonio.  During this beginner level class, we will discuss the benefits of native plants and their benefits for both birds and ...

Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement.  But where do you start?  There is so much to know and learn.  In this FREE workshop, we will will start with the basics.  Learn about the most common types of gardens, soil types, and amendments, and we will answer as many questions as possible.  This ...

Turn water scarcity into water abundance! Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm water runoff, lower your water bill, and keep your garden green all year long.  Join us in this FREE workshop to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications.  We’ll cover water catchment basics, tanks, filtration, pumps, codes, water budgeting, potential catchment volume ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is ...