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 ...

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 2018 Texas Master Naturalist Training (Apply by August 9)

Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park (PHP WEST) 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 ...

Certified Arborist Prep Class

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

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 ...

All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Winterizing Your Home to Keep Out Pests

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 ...

Wine in the Wetlands

Magnolia Halle 10319 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

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 ...

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.