National Pollinator Week — June 17-23, 2019 National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can do to protect them. Twelve years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations.  ...

GVST Gardening Essentials classes are free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is appreciated.  No pre-registration is required.  Garden tool sharpening is also available ($3 donation appreciated). For more information, visit [email protected] or call 210-251-8101. Session 1:  Attracting Wild Birds to Your Landscape Learn about how to attract wild birds to your landscape, their contributions to the ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service presents URBAN WILDLIFE SERIES: Texas Game Species Reserve your spot and register by Friday, June 14, 2019.  Contact Frances by phone 210-631-0400 or email ([email protected]) to register. Fee:  $30 for the series OR $10 per class (payable at the door) Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Managing Private Lands for Wildlife Habitat Dr. Roel Lopez, Director, Natural ...

Take your fairy gardening skills to the next level.  This class will be more intricate and will include more whimsical items such as a fairy house, miniature gardening, tree-like plants, and more.  You will learn how to design a hardscape patio/walkway for your garden.  Bring your own container that is 12' in diameter.  A $40 supply fee, payable to the ...

This class is for the flower arranger who wants to grow their own flowers and for the gardener who knows how to grow but wants ideas to fill their house with their harvest.  Your instructor will teach you the best varieties to grow in San Antonio, techniques on soil improvements, and harvesting tips for keeping your flowers fresh longer. Instructor:  ...

Beekeeping Basics and More! Speaker:  Jim Bills Jim is passionate about bees and beekeeping.  Join him for this interesting free seminar and learn about what it takes to get started in beekeeping. Register here.  For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/events-classes/

The Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) San Antonio Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December.  They are free and open to the public.  So come join us! Native plant/seed exchange & social time at 6:30 PM, followed by the Program at 7:00.  For more information go to http://npsot.org/wp/sanantonio/ Topic:  The Harry ...

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is extending its hours to 8:30 pm so you can enjoy Summer Nights every Thursday beginning June 27 and ending on Thursday, August 15, except for Thursday, July 4th. Regular admission rates apply. This Summer Nights series invites the San Antonio community and beyond to experience the Botanical Garden’s 38 acres of nature space with ...

Learn about the best plants for container gardening in sun or shade, with demonstrations, in this FREE seminar.  Containers are great for small spaces, in place of in-ground planting due to poor soil, or to brighten a porch or patio! For more information, visit http://www.thegardencenter.com/upcoming-events/

Bring your friends and family to this fun workshop for everyone! Laura Jarvis, CLT, will help you create an interesting succulent garden after you choose your succulents from our large selection.  You will also get to choose your terra cotta container and decorating supplies. Fee: $15.  Registration. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/events/