Offices Closed: Labor Day
Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices closed today!
Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices closed today!
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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.
The Alamo Area Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is accepting applications until August 9 for its Fall 2018 Texas Master Naturalist training class. The class will be held on Thursday afternoons for 10 consecutive weeks: September 6 - November 10, 12:30 - 4:30 PM. The main qualification to become a certified Texas Master Naturalist is an interest in learning and ...
The Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio meets on the first Thursday of each month and meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Darlene Badorski at [email protected] Organic Gardening and Permaculture Landscaping for Gardening Presenter: The Talking Tree Farm, Converse, TX
Fee: $300, includes Arborist Certification Study Guide. This course will be presented over four Fridays: September 7, 14, 21,and October 5, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. To register, go to https://22076.blackbaudhosting.com/22076/Certified-Arborist-Preparation-Course Spaces are limited so register early! For more information, visit http://www.sabot.org or call 210-536-1400. Members: Please remember to click on the black Sign In button in the top right-hand corner ...
Note: on September 7, the link to the live webinar, in the title below, opens about 15 minutes before the webinar. If you try to log in earlier, you will get an error message. All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Winterizing Your Home to Keep Out Pests Unwanted visitors in the home often make us uncomfortable, especially when the visitors ...
FREE Seminar Series Learn how to successfully grow a wildflower meadow on your home landscape or rural property. No reservations necessary. Presented by John R. Thomas, Owner and Founder, Wildseed Farms Wildseed Farms has more than 1,000 cultivated acres in Texas and over 200 acres of wildflower fields at its Texas Hill Country headquarters outside of Fredericksburg.
Wine in the Wetlands is the signature annual fundraising event for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. The center opens new eyes to nature and often provides the first opportunity many children have to experience the joys of the outdoors and to learn about the importance of caring for and protecting our natural heritage. We are excited to share an evening with you ...
Children's Vegetable Garden Program Hosted by the San Antonio Botanical Garden in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Bexar County Master Gardeners Saturdays, September 8 - December 15 8:00am - 12:00pm Registration is now open! For more information and to register...
Free to Bexar County residents 18 years and older. Lunch is provided. Note the SAWS Rain to Drain Experience schedule for 2018 at the bottom of this page. To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rain-to-drain-experience-registration-26811591191?ref=ebtn For more information, visit http://www.saws.org/Education/Raintodrain.cfm Topic: San Antonio Water System ensures you always have a safe, reliable and quality supply of water at every turn of the ...
Design School Is Informal and Interactive You’ll Learn ~That ‘xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks;” Why it’s important to create your design before you buy your plants; How to work with your property; Tips on improving your soil; Basics of plant selection, including recommended varieties of native and adapted plants. Includes: •4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil and plant selection •1-on-1 ...
CULTIVATE! Earth-Friendly Gardening & Landscape Expo Sponsored by the Bexar County Master Gardeners A fun, educational event! At the University of The Incarnate Word Dr. Burton E. Grossman International Conference Center (ICC) 847 E. Hildebrand San Antonio, TX 78212 Activities 9 1-hour Workshops ($) Ask an Expert (1-2 pm) featuring… David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent – Horticulture … and if it ...
Gardeners wanting to expand their knowledge of raising fall and winter vegetables should attend this FREE seminar with Calvin Finch. In this class co-sponsored by Milberger's Nursery, attendees will receive informational handouts and a free broccoli plant to start their gardens. Call 210- 382-4455 for more information. Dreamhill Estates is in the Medical Center area.
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, call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Speaker: Jerry McNulty, Master Gardener
Today people learn new ideas and join groups and organizations through social media. This program will explain how to use social media, namely Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, to explore all things about roses. The program will begin with the basics, so no reason to be afraid of technology. Also, everyone will receive a “How To” Handout to take home. Speakers: Claire and Dana ...
PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden Fall 2018 -- Tuesdays, September 11-December 5 -- 8:30-11:30am The Phil Hardberger Park Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for children 7 to 14 years old to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting. With the help of volunteers from the Bexar County Master Gardeners, children begin the morning each ...
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