Bexar County Master Gardener Poinsettia Sale Place orders online or by mail now through November 30 - Pick up on December 2 6 1/2" pots - $20 each 4 1/2" pots - $8 each Visit https://bexarmg.org for more information.
This house plant course will cover an overview of everything you will need to ensure the health of your house plants, from the selection of material to watering and possible issues that you may come across and their solutions. Topics covered: history, horticulture therapy, environmental factors, plant selection, media and potting, watering, fertilizing, and problem ID and solutions. Registrants will ...
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 ...
Invasive species threaten the persistence of native species, ecosystem health, and the services ecosystems provide humans. In this talk, Dr. Kelly Lyons, Professor of Biology at Trinity University, will discuss her long-term research on invasive species in grasslands and emerging standard best practices for their control, with practical information on specific management approaches. She will also briefly present her current ...
Participants will learn to identify several different butterflies and their caterpillars as well as the plants that will turn your yard into a butterfly magnet. You will receive a list of pollinator plants, great pictures, and all the info you will need to get started. After the class we will have a Q&A and tour the butterfly gardens. Speaker: Laura ...
Come prepared to learn all about raised garden beds! Why is this style of gardening so popular? What are the benefits to using raised beds? Is raised bed gardening easier than other types of gardens? Come join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Darinka Hudson, founder ...
There are few better ways to attract birds to your backyard than by incorporating native plants in your landscape. During this FREE beginner level class, we will discuss the benefits of native plants and their benefits for both birds and people! You will come away from this presentation with practical suggestions for plants to incorporate into your landscape in San ...
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 behind the Admission kiosk. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM ...
Explore our 11–acre Texas Native Trail with Master Naturalists. Learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, and work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are. Topics include medicinal uses of native plants as well as their historical and cultural uses, and which are favored by birds, butterflies and other wildlife. There are more than 250 ...
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