Peppers: Some Are Hot—Some Not So Hot – San Antonio Garden Center Mtg.

Note:  Meetings and programs through May, 2021, are planned, but there may be changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Also, our monthly coffee social before our meetings may be changed due to COVID-19 safety protocols established by the city. Peppers: Some Are Hot—Some Not So Hot with Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardeners San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New ...

ENCORE! CULTIVATE! – Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs

DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate!  Today's Session:  Texas Native Ornamental Shrubs 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 ...

Beekeeping 101 Online Series (Register Now!)

Beekeeping 101 Online Series April 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2021 6:00 - 7:30 PM Interested in becoming a beekeeper?  This Beekeeping 101, 4-part, live online series will help you learn the basics to get started.  We'll answer: what do I buy, where do I get bees, where do I put bees, what do I do with them?  All the ...

BCMG April Monthly Meeting – Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils

April BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils The soil is one of our nation's greatest resources, which not many people understand.  Travis will be discussing physical and chemical properties and why they are important to all of us who use the ...

ENCORE! CULTIVATE! – Texas Superstar® Annuals

DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate!  Today's Session:  Texas Superstar® Annuals 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 first ...

Garden Webinar Series – Things to Do in The Landscape and Garden at This Time

Tuesday, March 16 - 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Garden Webinar Series - Things to Do in The Landscape and Garden at This Time with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County Join David at this free seminar and learn what needs to be done now to get your garden and landscape ready for spring.  Classroom size ...

ENCORE! CULTIVATE! – Shade Gardening

DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate!  Today's Session:  Shade Gardening 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 first time ...

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

Tuesday, May 4 -  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! Classroom size is ...

Growing Succulents in Containers – San Antonio Garden Center Mtg.

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX, United States

Growing Succulents in Containers with Stephanie Jones, Bexar County Master Gardeners San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas  78209 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:30 AM - Plant Exchange & Social 10:00 AM - Brief Meeting and Program 1 BCMG CEU - Code 001 For more information and meeting status, visit Programs – San Antonio Garden Center.

MG Advanced Training: Rainwater Harvesting (Register by April 30)

This training will be held virtually due to COVID-19 on May 7, 14, & 21 (three consecutive Fridays). 1 CEU per presentation hour.  BCMG CEU Code 001.  If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County at [email protected]. Master Gardener Rainwater Harvesting Advanced Training is open to certified Master Gardeners only. Fee: $125  (Limited to 100 applicants, ...

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 ...

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.