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.

Home Composting Workshop

Eco Centro 1802 N. Main, San Antonio, TX, United States

Your organic kitchen waste could be turned into black gold!!  Whether you are a novice compost enthusiast, or a seasoned expert, there is always something to learn from our in-house master composter in this popular composting workshop! Learn about hot composting, static composting, trench composting, worm composting, takakura composting, compost tea brewing, and more! Register here. **Qualifies for 1 SAWS ...

Event Series Pond Building 101

Pond Building 101

Water Garden Gens 3230 Bolton Rd, Marion, TX, United States

1.5 CEUs. Code: 002. Free. For more information call, 210-659-584, or visit the website: http://www.watergardengems.com/index/index.php/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101 Topic: Learn about the different water feature options to help you hone in on the one that you want...Koi Pond, Water Garden, Visual Waterfall, Pondless Waterfeature, Bog Garden, etc. Then, a review of critical aspects of the construction process so you know how to do ...

Rainwater Harvesting and Rain Barrel Workshop

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Rainwater Harvesting and Rain Barrel Workshop Learn about rainwater harvesting and make and take your own rainbarrel in just a few hours by attending this workshop conducted by knowledgeable Bexar County Master Gardeners! Presenters: Lou Kellogg, Rainwater Harvesting Specialist, Bexar County Master Gardeners Anna Vogler, Water Conservation Coordinator, Bexar County Master Gardeners Cost: $50/Person.  Registration is limited to 20 participants.  ...

$50

Succulent Workshop 2

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

Succulent Workshop 2 at Rainbow Gardens, 2585 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78232 We had an overwhelming response at our last succulent workshop.  If you did not get a chance to attend the first workshop, please sign up right away.  Space and tickets are limited. $15 will save both your space and your starting succulent garden.  You can purchase additional ...

$15

CLASS FILLED: MG Vegetable Specialist Training #2

Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

MG Vegetable Specialist Training #2 Presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Hosted by Bexar County – San Antonio September 4 – 6, 2018 Classes September 4 & 5 at: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 Field Day: September 6 at San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX 78209 See attached Flyer for ...

$200

Well Water Screening Event — Sample Container Pick-Up

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

NOTE to Well Owners: Pick up water sample container September 4th - 17th only Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 212, San Antonio, TX  78230 

Pollinator Basics — NPSOT Boerne Chapter Mtg.

Cibolo Nature Center 140 City Park Rd, Boerne, TX, United States

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 pm with a Native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the Program at 7pm.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ This presentation will cover the basic facts and habitat needs of pollinators.  Handouts will be included that discuss pollinator habitat, how to build nest boxes, and pollinator friendly native ...

Annual Orchid Auction

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

The Alamo Orchid Society is holding its Annual Orchid Auction this evening. There will be over 100 plants, many blooming.  There will also be a $5, $10, and $20 table for immediate purchase.  Framed orchid/hummingbird prints will be offered as well. Everyone is welcome; bring your own box or crate.  Open at 6:30 PM, with auction starting at 7:00.  Cash ...

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.