PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden Fall 2018

Voelcker Lane (PHP East) 1021 Voelcker Lane, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 ...

Watershed Protection and Re-Vegetating Geronimo Creek — NPSOT Guadalupe County Mtg.

St. John Lutheran Church 600 S. Center Street, Marion, TX, United States

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public.  Visitors are welcome.   There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications see the website at: http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ Cattle production, row crop horticulture, and growing urban areas ...

Fall Gardening

Northside Learning Center 6632 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

"Spring gardening is just practice for fall gardening."  Whether or not you're ready, fall gardening is well underway by September.  Flowers, grass, trees, shrubs, and veggies will all do well with fall planting.  We'll talk about bed preparation, selection of plants, planting them, watering them conservatively, and fertilizing them. Instructor:  Thomas Harris, Ph.D., is a Master Gardener certified by the State ...

Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden

Northeast Community Learning Center 8750 Tesoro Dr, San Antonio, TX, United States

Growing a Fall Vegetable Garden Presented by: David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Spruce up your soups and stews with home-grown fall vegetables!  Come and learn the simple steps of starting and maintaining a successful family vegetable garden on your deck or in your backyard this fall. Fee: $35.  NEISD class will be held at Northeast Community Learning ...

Horticulture and the Environment

Leon Valley Public Library 6425 Evers Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Join the Forest Oaks Garden Club for an informative seminar on Horticulture and the Environment. Speaker:  Phillip Paveglio, Horticulturist For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold at vickijamvold @yahoo.com. 1.5 CEUs.  BCMG Code: 002.

(FILLED) Earth-Kind® Home Gardening Series: Home Fruit & Citrus

***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 Vegetable ...

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.

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

San Antonio Herbs Society Meeting September 13, 2018  Thursday 6:30 pm- 8:30pm San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas Free and open to the Public Pot Luck Social at 6:30 to 7:00 and then the monthly meeting will start at 7:00pm. Robin Maymar, a Bexar County Master Gardener and past board member of SAHS will be doing a presentation on ...

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 ...

32nd Annual Home and Garden Show (Featuring Bexar County Master Gardeners!)

Alamodome 100 Montana Street, San Antonio, TX, United States

Touch, see and feel fully built landscape and water features, done inside the dome, by local landscapers who will be there ready to turn your backyard into a retreat!  You can also buy plants at the show from the Palo Alto College plant sale and get started on your outdoor projects right away! The Garden Stage is packed with expert ...

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 ...

Fall Youth Garden Educator Training

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

Early Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 9, 11:00PM   Fee: $20.00 (fee includes lunch) Register here. This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community.  If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already existing youth garden, do not ...

$20

San Antonio Botanical Garden Bird Walk

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

Join experienced birders in the lovely surroundings of the San Antonio Botanical Garden while checking how many of our known species you can find.  Learn more about why these species prefer to live here.  What are their needs for food, water, nesting material, and protection?  How do they interact? Meet outside near the Admissions Kiosk beside the gift shop.  Tour ...

Growing Herbs for Use and for Delight

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

Locally grown herbs can be used in many delightful ways.  Floral arrangements, food flavorings, perfume and medicine are just a few.  Join herbalist Leslie Bingham and you will learn how to plan and execute your own herb garden, what herbs grow best in our climate, what soils and amendments to use, and how to use these herbs in medicinal salves ...

San Antonio Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale

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

Guests can visit the plant sale from 10 am – 5pm and choose from a variety of more than 200 native specimens, lovingly cared for by the Garden’s volunteers.  Find the perfect plants for your south Texas landscape during the plant sale. Members enjoy early shopping at 9am. *Admission is not required to shop the plant sale.  However, admission is still required ...

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].

MG Specialist Training – Texas Superstars®

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Smith County 1517 West Front Street, Ste. 116, Tyler, TX, United States

Application deadline is August 24th. BCMG CEU Code: 001. If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County at [email protected]. The Master Gardener Texas Superstars® Specialist Training is open only to certified Master Gardeners. The Smith County Master Gardeners will be hosting a Texas Superstars® training in Tyler, TX, September 18-20, 2018.  Click here for application form. ...

Well Water Screening Event — Sample Drop-Off

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 Drop-Off Sample Today in Suite 208, 8:30 - 10:00 AM Only Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX  78230 

Changes in Ecology/Species of the Hill Country Over the Last 35,000 Years — NPSOT Lindeimer 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:  Changes in Ecology/Species of the Hill Country Over the Last 35,000 Years Speaker:  Mark A. Peterson

Well Water Screening Event — Results & Interpretation

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

Receive Well Water Screening Results & Interpretation Bexar County Master Gardeners Conference Room 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 6:30 PM

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.