Growing Home Patio & Landscape Citrus

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

Citrus trees are a gorgeous, healthy, and practical addition to any home garden or landscape. They are easy enough to take care of as a beginning gardener or a great plant to take care of with your children, allowing them to see science in action. David will cover the basic steps of selecting appropriate fruit tree for your landscape, how ...

Free

Dig It! Starting a Spring / Summer Vegetable Garden

Great Northwest Library 9050 Wellwood, San Antonio, TX, United States

This hour-long presentation is for the beginner gardener and for those who wish to hone their gardening skills. Participants will learn about the important guidelines of planning for the garden, such as selecting a site and what preparations to make before planting. During the presentation, they will be shown how to select the right plants, the proper ways to plant ...

Free

Dig It! Starting a Spring / Summer Vegetable Garden

Cortez Library 2803 Hunter Blvd., San Antonio, TX, United States

This hour-long presentation is for the beginner gardener and for those who wish to hone their gardening skills. Participants will learn about the important guidelines of planning for the garden, such as selecting a site and what preparations to make before planting. During the presentation, they will be shown how to select the right plants, the proper ways to plant ...

Free
Event Series BCMG Monthly Meetings

BCMG May Monthly Meeting

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

(Note Different Monthly DAY) Where’s Our Water, What’s Ahead and Storm Chasing A look at recent years and lack of rainfall, why, and what’s ahead to replenish our water needs including hurricane season.  Also included is a small discussion on storm chasing. Speaker:  Chris Suchan Chris graduated from Radford University with Earth and Space Science Degree coupled with a minor ...

Free

Summertime Planting and Lawn / Landscape Preparation

Fanick’s Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

David Rodriguez will share his knowledge this Saturday on lawns and landscapes by talking about selecting the right plants for the summer and how to maintain them. The focus will be on Texas Superstar plants, the use of compost and fertilizers, irrigation and their general care to beat the summer heat. Please arrive early for best seating and dress for ...

Dig It! Starting a Spring / Summer Vegetable Garden

Maverick Library 8700 Mystic Park, San Antonio, TX, United States

This hour-long presentation is for the beginner gardener and for those who wish to hone their gardening skills. Participants will learn about the important guidelines of planning for the garden, such as selecting a site and what preparations to make before planting. During the presentation, they will be shown how to select the right plants, the proper ways to plant ...

Free

Dig It! Spring Into Landscape Gardening

Potranco Library 8765 State Hwy 151, San Antonio, TX, United States

Spring is the season for renewal, and that includes our gardens! There are gardening practices that will set up your landscape beds and lawns for strong spring growth and beautiful blooms. In this 60-minute presentation for beginning gardeners, participants will learn about important tasks to complete to refresh, to renew, and to revitalize their garden. Topics will include soil improvement, ...

Free

Earth-Kind Weekend Gardener Series: Herbs for Modern-Day Homeowner

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

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invites you to learn how to maximize your garden while preserving and protecting the environment. Ideal for new gardeners to the area, homeowners, master gardeners, and green industry professionals. Register Online Here! $20 per Session 2 CE Hours per Session – Code 001

$20

House Plants for a Healthy Indoor Environment

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

Indoor plants are easy to maintain and can be placed in any room of your home. From ferns to ficus, houseplants can add color, beauty and texture to your space and offer air cleaning health benefits. The key is to know which varieties work best indoors, what level of care is required for them, and understanding what you can realistically ...

Free

Webinar Series: Mosquitoes

Molly Keck is a Senior Program Specialist in Integrated Pest Management and a Board-Certified Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Bexar County. This free Zoom webinar series will be presented on the last Wednesday of nearly every month, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM, and is open to the public.  Join Molly for this series of informative seminars on ...

Texas Superstar® Plants

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 1.5 CEs – Code 001

Dig It! Irrigation Efficiency

Guerra Library 7978 Military Drive West, San Antonio, TX, United States

We can’t talk about any type of gardening without thinking about water and watering practices. In this 1-hour presentation for those new to irrigation efficiency, participants will learn about managing water use in their home landscape. Because of the limited water in South Texas and given water's vital role in plant development, participants will also learn about our region’s climate, ...

Free

Dig It! Finding Plants That Thrive

Parman Library 20735 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio, TX, United States

This presentation is designed for all levels of gardeners with landscapes and gardens. The participants will learn about the plants that are most resilient to the heat of summer.  As they plan their South Texas gardens, these plants can be incorporated with the confidence they will be most likely to not only survive, but thrive.

Free

Dig It! Finding Plants That Thrive

Bazan Library 2200 W Commerce St, San Antonio, United States

This presentation is designed for all levels of gardeners with landscapes and gardens. The participants will learn about the plants that are most resilient to the heat of summer.  As they plan their South Texas gardens, these plants can be incorporated with the confidence they will be most likely to not only survive, but thrive.

Free

Lunch & Learn – June Ask-A-Master Gardener

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

LUNCH & LEARN with a Bexar County Master Gardener Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of our Bexar County Master Gardeners at this free seminar.  Seating is limited and walk-ins will not be accepted, so please make your reservation in advance.  Others will be waitlisted and notified in the event of a cancellation.You can also view the presentation ...

Free

Top Tomato & More Contest

Fanick’s Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

TOP TOMATO & MORE CONTEST Saturday, June 15,  2024 9:00 - 1:00pm Bring your best looking tomatoes & MORE  for a chance to win some nice gift cards and achieve the envy of all gardeners. Contest Information HERE. Accepting entries from 9am to 11am. Judging starts at 11am with awards following.  Entry Form HERE. Hosted by Fanick's Garden Center 1025 ...

Free
Event Series BCMG Monthly Meetings

BCMG June Monthly Meeting

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

Container Gardening - Beyond Annuals Growing in containers provides dazzling plant and design options but keeping plants healthy (and alive) can be a challenge.   We will dive into the horticultural aspects of container gardening from selecting the appropriate pot and soil mix to fertilizing and watering.  We will explore growing many types of plants including trees, conifers, shrubs, and perennials.   ...

Free

Planting Summer Color Plants, Landscape & Lawn, and Water Savings Tips

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

Planting Summer Color Plants & Landscape, plus Lawn Water Savings Tips Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Bring a pen and paper for this FREE presentation! Saturday, June 22,  2024 10:00 - 11:30 AM Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 San Antonio, Texas  78247 Learn what  you can do to keep your garden beds ...

Free

Webinar Series: Pollinators

Molly Keck is a Senior Program Specialist in Integrated Pest Management and a Board-Certified Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Bexar County. This free Zoom webinar series will be presented on the last Wednesday of nearly every month, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM, and is open to the public.  Join Molly for this series of informative seminars on ...

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.