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
SOCIETY SATURDAY Saturday, 23 September 2023 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Bexar County Master Gardeners will be among the many local Societies and community groups represented during Society Saturday at Rainbow Gardens. Hosted by Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78250
We are pleased to offer both locally grown, floral quality poinsettias in an array of colors and sizes and pansies for your winter gardens! SALE DATES: OCTOBER 1 to NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SALE EXTENDED to 2 pm on FRIDAY, 1 DEC ORDER ONLINE HERE! Proceeds fund Horticulture Scholarships and Education and Educational Programs offered by BCMG. Questions? Email [email protected] ORDER ...
BCMG will have an Ask a Master Gardener booth at Solar Fest this year!
Lawn Basics 101 Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Northside Learning Center - Bldg C Did your lawn survive the summer heat? David Rodriguez, local and area Gardening expert (and Bexar County Extension Horticulture Agent), will explain how to bring your lawn back and maintain it throughout the year. Offered by NISD Adult Programs. 2 CE units – Code ...
San Antonio Garden Center's Fall Floral Design Class Fee: $40. Must be paid one week in advance. SAGC does accept credit cards, checks or cash. Other Info: Fee includes container, fresh flowers and greenery. Take home a beautiful, finished project. You must bring your floral tools, such as scissors & wire cutters. (BCMG is a member of SAGC, but ...
Organic Growers Conference Tuesday, 17 October, 1pm to 7pm & Wednesday, 18 October, 8am to 3:30pm Williamson County EMS Training Center 3189 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown, TX 78626 Discover the latest organic farming practices from expert speakers in the industry, the process to become Certified Organic, and how to connect your products to markets. This conference is not only a ...
Fall and Winter Vegetable Gardening Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Northside Learning Center - Bldg C It’s more then just tomatoes! David Rodriguez, local and area Gardening expert (and Bexar County Extension Horticulture Agent), will help you and your family have a productive and bountiful garden. Offered by NISD Adult Programs. 2 CE units – Code 001. ...
Saturday, 4 November, 9am - 1pm Mission County Park 6030 Padre Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214 Green Spaces Alliance is hosting the annual NatureFest on Saturday, November 4. This family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature outdoor activities, engaging workshops and demonstrations, a conservation fair with local nonprofits, and the Run the River 5K walk/run. For more information, ...
Fall is for Planting Trees and More Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Northside Learning Center - Bldg C David Rodriguez, local and area Gardening expert (and Bexar County Extension Horticulture Agent), will help you select trees and more to save on your air conditioning bill during the summer and heating bill in the winter. Offered by NISD Adult ...
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