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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

Our first meeting for 2021 will be Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00 PM at The Garden Center in San Antonio.  Social at 6:30 PM. We will start out with a bang - a plant auction!  We have 75 orchids for live auction, 10 for silent auction, and 20 for raffle at the end of the evening.  There will be Vandas, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Meeting is free and open to the public.  Social Time from 6:30 to 7:00 PM (no food, but you may bring your own drinks) with the program from 7:00 to about 8:00 P.M. Speakers:  Brian and Shirley Loflin, the authors of Texas Cacti Brian will discuss some of the 150 genera of cacti found in Texas and describe how they ...

Come prepared to learn all about aquaponic gardening!  How does an aquaponic garden differ from a regular in ground garden?  What are the benefits and why would I want to create one?  Does an aquaponic garden save water? Join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Johnny ...

Design and implement landscapes that work.  In this FREE workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems.  A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance.  Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage storm water flows, design for conservation and ...

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, June 16, at ...

Interested in saving money?  SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers!  In this FREE workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible plants, what to do if you have irrigation, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish.  Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space ...

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, June 18 at 9:15 A.M. Registration

Free and Open to the Public By popular demand, the San Antonio Bonsai Society will present a Lecture and Demonstration at The Garden Center Nursery, 10682 Bandera Rd., on June 19th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.  Watch a bonsai being created and then raffled off.  You may also view trees on display and for sale.

Viva Fiesta!  Bring the whole family to Viva Botanica at the Botanical Garden.  Explore 38 acres of nature play fun during this family-friendly, Fiesta event that includes hands-on activities, culinary tastings, and performances.  Drinks and food available for purchase. Visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.  Guests are asked to follow all COVID-19 visitor guidelines during their visit ...