ENCORE! CULTIVATE! – Gardening Begins With Soil

DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate!  Today's Session:  Gardening Begins With Soil REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE:  CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 6, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for ...

ENCORE! CULTIVATE! – Succulents

DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate!  Today's Session:  Succulents REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE:  CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 5, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for first time viewers.

2021 Texas Master Gardener Virtual State Conference – Register by May 2

    Open to the Public!    Register Here  by May 2! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear speakers from all across Texas and virtually tour beautiful gardens! The 2021 Texas Master Gardener State Conference will be held virtually this year on May 18-19, 2021.  The leadership workshop will be on May 17, 2021. Join us as we walk ...

BCMG May Monthly Meeting – I Just Wanna Plant a Tomato: The World of Potting Soil

May BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  I Just Wanna Plant a Tomato: The World of Potting Soil MiracleGro, StaGreen, Fox Farm, Nature's Creation, New Earth, Gardenville, Hill Country, Bob's Better Dirt -- There are so many potting soils/mixes from which to choose.  Where to even begin?  ...

Decorate a Native Bee House at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn about the native bees of Texas with entomologist Molly Keck while you paint your own Bee House and learn how to maintain it to keep them happy and healthy.  This workshop will cover native pollinators and the plants and practices you can use to take care of them. Instructor:  Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Face coverings ...

Drought to Deluge: Water-Wise Ways Webinar

Drought to Deluge: Water-Wise Ways Webinar The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County and Kirk Walden, Travis County Master Gardener irrigation specialist, present this FREE webinar as part of their continuing Drought to Deluge gardening series.  This program is designed to help residents manage their home irrigation systems and provide helpful strategies for designing a more water-efficient landscape.  Attendees ...

Black Soldier Fly – A Quick and Easy Method for Composting (Zoom)

The Black Soldier Fly has a unique life history and is quickly gaining global attention for its ability to convert organic waste into valuable protein and rich fertilizer, which is immensely important for shifting agricultural practices toward sustainability.  This FREE workshop will highlight rearing methods of the black solider fly applicable to everyone from backyard hobbyists to the scale of ...

2021 Bexar County Master Gardener Training – Register by July 1st!

Do you enjoy gardening and plants and want to learn more about them? Would you like to participate in a practical and intense training program? Would you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others in your community? If so, this class may be for you! Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Bexar County Master Gardener Training Class Begins: August ...

Garden Webinar Series – Live Q&A Garden/Landscape Chat

Tuesday, June 15 -  12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Garden Webinar Series - Live Q&A Garden/Landscape Chat with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County This is a great opportunity to Listen Live and "chat in" your gardening or landscape questions and to learn about other people’s issues and concerns at the same time! Free and Open ...

BCMG June Monthly Meeting – The Texas Wine Industry: From Humble Beginnings to Millennial Madness

June BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, June 17, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  The Texas Wine Industry: From Humble Beginnings to Millennial Madness Come explore the past, present, and future of our Texas wine industry.  We will learn about the challenges and rewards of growing grapes and making wine in the Lone Star ...

2021 Bexar County Master Gardener Training – Register by TODAY!

Do you enjoy gardening and plants and want to learn more about them? Would you like to participate in a practical and intense training program? Would you enjoy sharing your knowledge with others in your community? If so, this class may be for you! Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Bexar County Master Gardener Training Class Begins: August ...

How Did Your Vegetable Garden Do This Spring? – Limited Space Available

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Bexar County 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

How Did Your Vegetable Garden Do This Spring? with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Come learn new tips from David to help your garden! Friday, July 9, 2021 9:00 - 11:00 AM 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 San Antonio, TX  78230 Limited space is available.  Please register with Denise Perez by email ([email protected]). Flyer 2 BCMG CEs ...

$10

BCMG July Monthly Meeting – Virtual Tour of the Greenhouse at San Antonio Botanical Garden

July BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  Virtual Tour of the Greenhouse at San Antonio Botanical Garden Stephanie will take us on a virtual tour of the San Antonio Botanical Garden's greenhouse.  She will cover the overall operation, including how plants are propagated, grown, and maintained, as ...

Fall Vegetable Gardening

Fall Vegetable Gardening with Karen Gardner, Advanced Master Gardener - Vegetable Gardening Bexar County Master Gardeners Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:00 - 11:30 AM Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, Texas  78250 Purchase Tickets now as seating is limited. 1.5 BCMG CEs - Code 001

$10

BCMG August Monthly Meeting – Feral Hogs 101

August BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, August 19, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: Feral Hogs 101 "Feral hogs are domestic hogs that have escaped or been released into the wild.  With each generation the animals' domestic characteristics diminish as they develop the traits necessary to survive in the wild."  Join us for Sam ...

Preparing For and Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden

Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX, United States

Preparing For and Planting a Fall Vegetable Garden Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service South Texas offers vegetable gardeners two great growing seasons every year.  Fall’s milder temperatures bring out the best flavors in home vegetable gardens.  Insects and disease are less bothersome.  And we can grow warm- and cool-season crops.  Join David and learn how ...

Epic Tomatoes From YOUR Garden (Live Webinar)

Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Travis County Epic Tomatoes From YOUR Garden with Craig LeHoullier Get ready to buckle up and travel with Craig LeHoullier through his decades living amongst his passion, growing tomatoes, in his talk "Epic Tomatoes from YOUR Garden - some history, stories, and tips and tricks for success."  Packed with photos from his ...

Growing Succulents in Containers

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Growing Succulents in Containers with Stephanie Jones, Bexar County Master Gardener Growing succulents in containers can be easy with the right amount of care.  Join Stephanie as she shares information about the glories of succulents.  She will cover topics including why succulents are so forgiving, their root system, habitats, soil needs, containers, recommended plants, propagation techniques, water, and care requirements.  ...

CULTIVATE! Earth Friendly Gardening & Landscaping – Online Sessions

Friday, September 10, 2021 and Saturday, September 11, 2021    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6 Gardening Topics! Friday Topics: Basic Plant Propagation   9:00 – 10:00 AM Growing A Fall and Winter Family Vegetable Garden   10:30 – 11:30 AM Thirty Bugs Every Gardener Should Know   12:00 – 1:00 PM Saturday Topics: To Cut or Not to Cut… Pruning Ornamental and ...

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.