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The San Antonio area has many unique edible native plants that have been used for thousands of years.  However, modernization led to a reduced interest and need for the often-labor-intensive foodstuffs.  Rising interest in foraging, eating locally, and regional terroir has recently led to a resurgence of personal and business interest in revitalizing these plants.  This workshop will cover the ...

Be dazzled by the bold, vivid, and colorful world of orchids on display at the Botanical Garden!  Bring the whole family to explore the world’s largest family of flowering plants with hands-on activities and more! Fee: Included with Garden admission and membership ($15-12) General Admission Tickets

Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Registration is now open! The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers.  Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden ...

San Antonio Garden Center Monthly Meetings and Programs are free and open to the public.  Meetings and Programs are the 1st Wednesday of each month, September–May.  A Coffee Social and Plant Exchange/Sale begins at 9:30 AM with the program following at 10:00. Topic:  Getting Plumerias Ready for Spring Speaker:  Kraus Shonfeld Yes, you can create a lovely and colorful tropical ...

Fridays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM This four-session, 32-hour course is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam.  This course is ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend to ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden uses infrastructure, architecture, and plants to conserve resources throughout the garden and learn the importance of building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk.  Masks are ...

Explore the Botanical Garden’s Texas Native Trails and learn all about native plants – how they conserve water, adapt to their environment, and their growing requirements.  Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10 am Behind the Admission kiosk.  Masks are required ...

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX  78250 February 16, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 AM Topic:  I Never Promised You a Rose Garden: A Seminar About Rose Care Speaker:  Meg Ware, San Antonio Rose Society Meg will be giving expert advice on Rose Care and will answer all your questions. Fee: $10 Registration

This tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration

Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration

Whether in love potions, aphrodisiacs, medicinal treatments, or chocolates on Valentine’s Day, plants have always played an important role in our love lives as well as having distinctive methods of their own.  Enjoy a cocktail while you explore the garden and learn about the more salacious lives of plants.  Ages 21+. This tour will be repeated on Saturday, February 19 ...

Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers.  Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden plot.  Participants will have ...

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. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration

San Antonio Garden Center Annual Plant Sale Saturday, March 18 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. @ Funston San Antonio, TX  78209 Bexar County Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions. Annuals, Perennials, Natives, Succulents, Herbs, Hanging Baskets and much more. This is a Tax-Free event. Flyer