WaterSaver Walks

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes.  Thanks to a generous donation from our friends at San Antonio Water System, walk is free to Botanical Garden members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Tour meets at 10 a.m. in the Breezeway of the Halsell welcome building. • August 16 ...

Event Series Palo Alto College Plant Sale!

Palo Alto College Plant Sale!

Palo Alto College 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Plant Sale at the Greenhouse every Thursday from 10AM to 3PM! Vegetables, herbs, annuals, houseplants, woody ornamentals, and more! The Greenhouse is accessed by the service road next to the Natatorium on campus. Please call ahead during summer months to confirm availability:  PAC Horticulture Club, 210-486-3080.

Phil Hardberger Park Land Bridge — BCMG Educational Seminar

Phil Hardberger Park Land Bridge Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Thursday, August 16, 2018 1:00-3:00pm at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 San Antonio, TX 78230 Free and Open to the Public Topic:  Phil Hardberger Park Land Bridge Wurzbach Parkway currently divides Phil Hardberger Park into two separate parcels of land, preventing access between ...

Event Series BCMG Board of Directors Meeting

BCMG Board of Directors Meeting

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. NOTE: The BOD meeting will begin promptly at the conclusion of the BCMG monthly meeting. As the finish time of speakers at these meetings can vary, all board members should attend the afternoon BCMG meeting. All members are welcome to observe the meetings; however, in order to accommodate seating, please email the ...

Wildflowers of Texas! — Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Mtg.

Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX, United States

Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00.  For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Wildflowers of Texas! Speaker:  Michael Eason Michael is a conservation botanist and author of the newly released Wildflowers of Texas.  He is the founder of Texas Flora, a Facebook group devoted to plant identification in Texas ...

Native Plant Walks

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Explore our Texas Native Trails with two experienced Master Naturalists, Nancy and Gary Rogers, with a focus on specific native plants along the trail.  Learn a little history and ethno-botany along the way and join in the discussion of water, soil, topography, and weather that allow our natives to thrive. Thanks to a generous donation from our friends at San ...

Explore the Canyon — Government Canyon State Natural Area

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us each month every third Saturday for a new adventure! For information email [email protected] or call (210) 688-9055; ext. 2009. Subject to cancellation; Natural Area entrance fees apply. Explore the Canyon - Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending ...

Growing Edibles in Your Landscape

Blue Star Brewing Company & Restaurant 1414 S. Alamo Street, Ste. 105, San Antonio, TX, United States

Growing Edibles in Your Landscape Come learn how to grow a family vegetable garden & home orchard for overall health and to improve healthy eating habits, all while having fun! Presented by David Rodriguez Bexar County Extension Agent - Agriculture FREE SEMINAR Saturday, August 18, 2018 10:45am - 12:30pm Blue Star Brewing Company & Restaurant 1414 S. Alamo Street, Ste. 105 San ...

Event Series Alamo Begonia Club Mtg.

Alamo Begonia Club Mtg.

1 CEU. Code: 002. The Alamo Begonia Club branch of the American Begonia Society meeting is free and open to the public. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month at members' homes. If you are interested in joining or would like program information, please contact SandyJustice at [email protected].

Lunch & Learn: Growing Roses

Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX, United States

Free; presented by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners.  Attendees are welcome to bring lunch and free handouts will be available. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org  or call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Speaker:  Peggy Jones, Guadalupe County Master Gardener

Fun and Exciting Fall Programs From SAWS! / Trees in the Right of Way. The Naturalized Mass Planting Concept — GVST Essentials Classes

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States

Each month GVST offers a 3-hour session that includes presentations or workshops from the area’s garden experts.  These classes are free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is appreciated.  No pre-registration is required.  Garden tools need sharpening for winter chores?  Tool sharpening is also available ($3 donation appreciated). For more information, visit [email protected] or call 210-251-8101. Session 1:  Fun and ...

Culinary Garden Docent Training – Parts I & II

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Note:  Attendance for both days of training is mandatory to participate as a docent. Docent shifts will be 10 am to 1 pm daily at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. FREE Culinary Garden Docent Training at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! Tuesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 23rd, 9AM TO 12PM The Culinary Garden Docent is an Extension approved volunteer activity. 6 ...

Seed Collection and Storage — NPSOT Lindheimer Chapter Mtg.

GVTC Auditorium 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of NPSOT (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information,  visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Seed Collection and Storage Speaker:  Minnette Marr  

(FILLED) Earth-Kind® Home Gardening Series: Fall Vegetable Gardening (Warm Weather Vegetables)

***ALL REMAINING SESSIONS ARE FILLED*** HOME GARDENING SERIES   Presented by: David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent—Horticulture Bexar County Master Gardener Specialists Aug 8 - Rainwater Harvesting / Drip Irrigation (Surviving the Drought) Aug 22 - Fall Vegetable Gardening (Focus on Warm Weather Vegetables) Sept 12 - Home Fruit & Citrus Sept 26 - Lawn Care Basics Oct 10 - Fall ...

Culinary Garden Docent Training — Parts I & II*

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

*Participants must have attended Part I on Tuesday, August 21st.   Note:  Attendance for both days of training is mandatory to participate as a docent. Docent shifts will be 10 am to 1 pm daily at the San Antonio Botanical Garden. FREE Culinary Garden Docent Training at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! Tuesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 23rd, 9AM TO 12PM ...

Event Series Palo Alto College Plant Sale!

Palo Alto College Plant Sale!

Palo Alto College 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Plant Sale at the Greenhouse every Thursday from 10AM to 3PM! Vegetables, herbs, annuals, houseplants, woody ornamentals, and more! The Greenhouse is accessed by the service road next to the Natatorium on campus. Please call ahead during summer months to confirm availability:  PAC Horticulture Club, 210-486-3080.

Fall & Winter Vegetable Garden

Free seminar.  For more information, visit http://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-5734. Jessica Robertson of Greenleaf Nurseries will talk about soil prep, planting dates, seeds vs transplants, and tips and tricks of the trade.  Bring all your questions for a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Orientation

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fall 2018 Children's Vegetable Garden Program Orientation Saturday, August 25 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM San Antonio Botanical Garden Classroom A & B near the Culinary Garden

Fall & Winter Vegetable Garden

Rainbow Gardens - Thousand Oaks 2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fall & Winter Vegetable Garden Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM Rainbow Gardens 2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232 Speaker:  Karen Gardner Bexar County Master Gardener Vegetable Specialist Karen will talk about soil prep, planting dates, seeds vs transplants, and tips on extending the harvest.  Bring all your questions for a Q&A at the end of the presentation. ...

Event Series Palo Alto College Plant Sale!

Palo Alto College Plant Sale!

Palo Alto College 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Plant Sale at the Greenhouse every Thursday from 10AM to 3PM! Vegetables, herbs, annuals, houseplants, woody ornamentals, and more! The Greenhouse is accessed by the service road next to the Natatorium on campus. Please call ahead during summer months to confirm availability:  PAC Horticulture Club, 210-486-3080.

Color codes for the calendar are as follows:

  • Orange: These are events for BCMG members only.
  • Blue: These are public events for which BCMG members can also receive CEU credit.
  • Green: These are events that are open to the general public.