Bennett Trust Women’s Conference

Inn on Baron’s Creek 308 S. Washington St., Fredericksburg, TX, United States

The theme of this year’s Bennett Trust Women’s Conference is Empowering Women—New Stewardship Traditions.  The first day’s preliminary agenda includes presentations on topics from both traditional and non-traditional agriculture. This year’s agenda includes small ruminants, horses, beekeeping, birding, prescribed burning, agriculture finance, agriculture law and more, including presentations and discussions of land stewardship on your own property and how to apply it.  ...

The Traditional Uses of Native Plants — 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/ Join ethnobotanist Benito Trevino for an informative discussion about the many uses of the native plants, with a special focus on how the plants were used by the indigenous ...

Advocacy of Herbs — San Antonio Garden Center

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

The San Antonio Garden Center Club invites you for coffee at 9:30am and speaker at 10am; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org/monthly-meetings-2/ or call 210-824-9981. Topic:  Advocacy of Herbs Speaker:  Leslie Bingham, San Antonio Herb Market Association 1 BCMG CEU.  Code: 002.

Medium to Large Rainwater Harvesting Workshop

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

Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rain water for your home, garden, or both?  If so, this workshop is for you!  Learn how from an ARCSA certified licensed irrigator.  Come get all of your questions answered and learn about: options for piping and conveyance, pre-filtration for debris, pressure ...

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.

The Dos and Don’ts for Your Lawn

Churchill High School 12049 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX

The Dos and Don'ts for Your Lawn With David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Northeast ISD Community Education Thursday, October 4, 2018 Churchill High School, 12049 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX  78216 6:30 - 8:30 PM   NEISD class will meet in Room 8145.  Fee: $35/person.  Register here. 2 BCMG CEUs.  Code: 001.

$35

Our Love of the River Runs Deep — Men’s Garden Club Mtg.

Oblate Mission & Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes 5712 Blanco Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

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]. Come hear from Yviand Serbones of the San Antonio River Authority as he explains how Our Love of the River Runs Deep.

Certified Arborist Prep Class

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

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 of the class registration page in order ...

All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Structural Misidentified Pests

Note: on October 5, 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: Structural Misidentified Pests Insect pests often inhabit our structures - homes, sheds, businesses.  They can be difficult to control, ...

Texas to Table

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

The San Antonio Botanical Garden celebrates the fall season with Texas to Table, a farm to table culinary experience that honors the bounty of locally sourced foods, on Friday, October 5th, 2018 from 6pm-9pm. This evening is for adults, age 21 and older. Take a seat underneath the big Texas sky at the beautiful Lucile Halsell Conservatory Courtyard. Enjoy the ...

GVST WaterSaver Landscape Design School

The Wells Center 303 Pearl Parkway, Suite 114, San Antonio, TX, United States

‘Xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” You will learn why it’s important to create your design before you buy plants How to work with your property Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, recommended varieties of native and adapted plants Class includes: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 Idea Consultations Tuition includes 3 full-color plant and landscape guides         $30/individual; ...

$30 – $50

Tree-Centennial Fest

Phil Hardberger Park West 8400 NW Military, San Antonio, TX, United States

8:30 Volunteer to plant the Butterfly Meadow 9 am - 12 pm Family Activities 12 pm Groundbreaking of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Join the fun family activities in celebration of the Tricentennial and help break ground for the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park, the only land bridge in the world specifically designed for people and ...

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 ...

Maximize Your Garden’s Potential This Fall!

Learn planting, mulching, and fertilizing tips to increase fall and winter vegetable harvests and to encourage root growth on all plants during the fall and winter. Speaker:  Andy Chidester, Foxfarm Reserve your spot now.

Herb Uses with Culinary Demonstration

Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX, United States

Great culinary and aromatic creations can come straight from our own backyards.  Fall is perfect for growing many favorites just in time for holiday cooking.  Join us as we explore the best varieties for our area.  This culinary demonstration with Mary Dunford, owner of Nature's Herb Farm, will show you some of the best herbs for flavor, fragrance, and garden success.

BOOtanica

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

BOOtanica Days celebrates the fall season at the Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family.  Make a bat mask, learn about bat pollinators, and enjoy a garden exploration activity.  Included with general admission.  Members enjoy this event for free. Thanks to H-E-B, from 10am-2pm, BOOtanica Guests will receive $2 off admission. • Take the Nature Play Pledge ...

Fall Vegetable Seminar

Fanick’s Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fall Vegetable Seminar With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX  78220 Saturday, October 6, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm David will show you how to plant, grow, and harvest your vegetables properly.  David has a ton of experience in gardening and would love to share his knowledge and ...

Maximize Your Garden’s Potential This Fall!

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

Learn planting, mulching, and fertilizing tips to increase fall and winter vegetable harvests and to encourage root growth on all plants during the fall and winter. Speaker:  Andy Chidester, Foxfarm Reserve your spot now.

Fruits and Vegetables, Winter Protection, and What’s New in the World of Roses — SA Rose Society Mtg.

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

San Antonio Rose Society meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, go to: http://www.sarosesociety.org or contact Emilia Daiga, [email protected] Topic:  Fruits and Vegetables, Winter Protection, and What's New in the World of Roses Presenter:  Mark Fanick, Fanick’s Garden Center 1 BCMG CEU.  Code: 002.

Propagating for Success — 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/ Come to this meeting prepared to get your hands ...

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.