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 virtual workshop we will will start with the basics. Learn about the most common types of gardens, soil types, amendments, and we will answer as many questions as possible. Registration
City Nature Challenge April 30 - May 3, 2021 The City Nature Challenge is an annual four-day global bioblitz at the end of April, where cities are in a collaboration-meets-friendly-competition to see not only what can be accomplished when we all work toward a common goal, but also which city can gather the most observations of nature, find the most ...
Water Garden Gems offers seminars on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 AM in our upstairs conference room. This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice! Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! Fee: $20 Call 210-659-5841 to reserve your spot and be sure to ...
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 ...
In this workshop, the San Antonio Bonsai Society will introduce the art of bonsai, its history, methodology, and challenges. Attendees will have the chance to win a Yaupon bonsai designed by Ryan Odengaard. Instructor: Ryan Odegaard, Bonsai Educator and Tiny Tree Trimmer Fee: $10 ($9 member). Registration deadline is Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 A.M. Space is limited and masks ...
Join Master Naturalist/Gardener Jessica Leslie in a walk through the Botanical Garden in search of butterflies. This workshop will cover the butterfly species you can find in San Antonio, when to look for them, and what native plants you can grow to attract and support their populations. Take photos and upload them to iNaturalist to participate in the 2021 City ...
A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. In this FREE virtual workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. Registration
This meeting will be held via Zoom. Topic: Perennial Gardening: Plants and Design for Drought Tolerant Borders Speaker: Mary Irish Mary is a garden writer, horticultural consultant, lecturer and educator. She has authored multiple books on gardening in dry or arid regions. Registration After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information, visit ...
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 ...
Frida Kahlo Oasis Exhibition at the San Antonio Botanical Garden May 8 – Nov. 2, 2021 9 AM - 7 PM | Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM | Saturday - Sunday Making its world debut, Frida Kahlo Oasis brings to life the artist’s deep connection with Mexican native vegetation and the natural world. In this mesmerizing exhibition, ...
2021 WaterSaver Landscape Design School via Zoom May 10, 2021 - May 26, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Want to learn more about gardening in the San Antonio area? Want to refresh your knowledge about your garden? Want to obtain information from people who know what to do in the San Antonio area? Now is your chance to do all of this from ...
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, May 14 at 9:15 A.M. Registration ...
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Participants in this FREE virtual workshop will learn about various composting methods that can be done at home and how to decide which method suits your lifestyle best by exploring in depth ...
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, May 19, at ...
Looking to attract butterflies to your garden? In this FREE class, you will learn the importance of a healthy habitat for butterflies and other pollinators, how the use of native plants helps reduce the use of water and pesticides, and which host plants to make available for different species of butterflies in south Central Texas. Speaker: Drake White is a ...
BASIL FEST IS BACK !!! The 11th Annual Basil Fest will take place at Pearl Farmer's Market 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78215 Saturday May 22, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM We will celebrate Basil, The Herb of Summer - OR ANYTIME - with Seminars, Plants to Purchase, Cooking Demonstrations, and a Children's Potting Event. Our Featured Attraction - ...
In partnership with the Alamo Area Beekeepers Association, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is celebrating the hardworking bees of San Antonio with its Bee Day! The celebration, held primarily in the Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden, will be abuzz with activities and learning opportunities; featuring honey culinary demos, observation beehives, kids activities, adult educational workshops, tours, cash bar with honey themed ...
Join Master Naturalist and Gardener Jessica Leslie to learn about the native plants that can be grown in your own yard to attract and support local pollinator populations. This workshop will cover the importance of native plants in an ecosystem, the best native plants for pollinators, and how to best grow them yourself. This workshop is part of Bee Day ...
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 ...
Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement. But where do you start? In this FREE virtual 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. Registration
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