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                  Composting 101 Presented by Anna Vogler  Bexar County Master Gardeners   Learn how to use your leaves, grass clippings, and vegetable scraps to strengthen the soil in your garden, beds, and lawn.  Join Bexar County Master Gardener Anna Vogler as she reveals the tips, techniques, and benefits of backyard composting.  Master Gardeners ...

GVST Gardening Essentials Classes are free and open to the public.  A $5 donation is requested.  Bring your “brown bag” lunch and prepare to acquire some new plants!  Tool sharpening is available and there will be door prizes!  MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Session 1:  What’s in a Name? – Soil Has a History Session 2:  Potting Soil Demonstration & Workshop Presented ...

November BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, November 18, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: Tree Selection & Maintenance April will discuss tree establishment and maintenance strategies that will help you achieve your landscaping goals and increase your appreciation for the unique characteristics of Central Texas trees. Speaker: April Rose, Consulting Arborist April Rose is ...

                  Growing Holiday Citrus Presented by Anna Vogler and Lynn Cox Bexar County Master Gardeners                       Oranges and other citruses have long been a holiday tradition.  Come and learn how to grow the best tasting citruses in your landscape and on your patio.  ...

Lunch & Learn With a Bexar County Master Gardener Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of our Bexar County Master Gardeners.  We will be meeting from Noon to 1:00 PM on the second Friday of each month.  These lunch seminars are free.  However, because of COVID restrictions, reservations are required and must be made in advance because seating ...

                  Gardening Begins with the Soil All gardening begins with the soil: understanding the soil you’re working with, how to amend it, and then how to protect it.  Bexar County has four significantly different soils, from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil, and these soils can be amended in a ...

Lunch & Learn With a Bexar County Master Gardener Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of our Bexar County Master Gardeners.  We will be meeting from Noon to 1:00 PM on the second Friday of each month.  These lunch seminars are free.  However, because of COVID restrictions, reservations are required and must be made in advance because seating ...

Fruits & Citrus Seminar Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, January 15, 2022 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, TX 78250 Join David at this FREE seminar and learn all you need to know about fruit and citrus trees.  Come learn about planting, fertilizing, pruning, and more.  Bring your ...

BCMG January Monthly Meeting Thursday, January 20, 2022 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  Rodeo Tomatoes: Their History & How to Grow Them Karen will explain the best practices for raising prize-winning tomatoes.  Also, this year’s Rodeo tomato will be unveiled. Speaker:  Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener The meeting is free and open to ...

Fruit Tree Seminar Presented by Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, January 22, 2022 9:00 - 11:30 AM Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Rd. San Antonio, TX 78220 Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will teach you everything you need to know about fruit trees in this FREE seminar.  Come learn about planting, pruning, fertilizing, ...

Fruit Trees Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 AM Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery 3920 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 Join David at this FREE seminar and learn all you need to know about backyard fruit trees.  Bring your questions! 1.5 CEs - Code 001  

Home Grown Lecture Series 2022 Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) Online Registration Free Online Monthly Seminars February 3, 2022 - Basic Grafting Techniques  Shannon Dietz, County Extension Agent-Ag & Natural Resources 1 BCMG CE - Code 001 March 3, 2022 - Tomatoes on the Patio Brandi Keller, County Extension Agent-Horticulture 1 BCMG CE - Code 001 April 7, 2022 - Starting ...

                  Growing and Maintaining Roses Presented by Holly Hodgins, Bexar County Master Gardener Come join Holly for this FREE seminar as she shares the tips and techniques to help you find the right selection of roses, the correct way to plant them, and how to provide the care they need, including the ...

Lunch & Learn With a Bexar County Master Gardener Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of our Bexar County Master Gardeners.  We will be meeting from Noon to 1:00 PM on the second Friday of each month.  These lunch seminars are free.  However, because of COVID restrictions, reservations are required and must be made in advance because seating ...

February BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  Finding Research-Based Information Online Skip will teach you how to find accurate answers to gardening questions from Extension Services, other universities, and other research-based, unbiased sources.  He’ll also discuss ways to help you identify plants and insects online.  You’ll receive ...

Spring Clean Up and To-Do's Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, February 19, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 AM Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 Join David as he discusses soil and landscape prep, gardening tips, and more.  Expert and novice gardeners will benefit from this FREE seminar!  Bring ...

Earth-Kind Garden and Landscape Series Presented by David Rodriguez and Certified Master Gardeners The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invites you to come learn how to maximize your garden while preserving and protecting the environment.  The general public, landscape professionals, and Master Gardeners will all benefit from this six-part series. Fee: $20 per session or $75 for all 6 sessions. ...

Home Grown Lecture Series 2022 Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) Online Registration Free Online Monthly Seminars February 3, 2022 - Basic Grafting Techniques  Shannon Dietz, County Extension Agent-Ag & Natural Resources 1 CE - Code 001 March 3, 2022 - Tomatoes on the Patio Brandi Keller, County Extension Agent-Horticulture 1 CE - Code 001 April 7, 2022 - Starting Plants from ...