Texas Native Trails Working Workshop

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

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. ...

Summer Nights at the Botanical Garden

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

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 ...

Lunch & Learn: Fairy Gardens — Guadalupe County MG

Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX, United States

Free; presented by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners.  Attendees are welcome to bring lunch. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Topic:  Fairy Gardens Speaker: Amy McNulty, Guadalupe County Master Gardeners 1 CEU.  BCMG Code: 001.

Weekend Workshops: Container Gardening

The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

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/

Succulent Garden Workshop

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

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/

Drip Irrigation Workshop

Learn about drip irrigation and how it can save you time and water.  You will make a small model in class to help you learn how to set up the real thing in your garden. Speaker:  Lou Kellogg, Bexar County Master Gardener Lou has been working with the water conservation team of Master Gardeners for several years now and has ...

$5

Gardening for Native Pollinators

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

Turn your landscape into a magnet for butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and bees!  The instructor will discuss pollinator-friendly native plants and will lead a tour of the Garden.  Participants will also receive a free pollinator plant. Instructor:   Emma Jones, Pollinator Garden Designer Fee: $10 (Members $9).  Registration For more information, visit https://www.sabot.org/education/adult-classes/gardening-waterwise/ or call 210-536-1400.

History and Meaning of Plant Botanical Names

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

Come learn about the origin of plant botanical names, what these names tell us about the plants and their characteristics, why we use these scientific classifications, and how knowing these names can make your gardening so much richer. Instructor:  Mary Irish, award-winning horticultural consultant, author of several books on landscaping in the Southwest US, and manager of plant sales at ...

BCMG CEU Opportunity

Attention all Bexar County Master Gardeners: Earn 1 CEU of the minimum 6 CEUs needed annually for Bexar County Master Gardener recertification by listening to one archived podcast of the WOAI 1200 AM Lawn and Garden Show. Click on the following link to select a podcast of interest to you: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/woai-home-and-garden-show-20474868/  - OR - You can earn 1 CEU (of ...

Red, White and Bloom – Fourth of July Fireworks

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

Celebrate Independence Day at the San Antonio Botanical Garden!  Surrounded by the beautiful garden blooms, watch the sky light up with red, white, and blue fireworks provided by the San Antonio Country Club. Listen to live music by Texas Tide Band on Concert Lawn.  Have fun playing giant lawn games in the company of family and friends. Tickets will NOT ...

Pond Building Seminar

Water Garden Gems 3230 Bolton Rd., Marion, TX, United States

This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice!  Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! $20 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.

Native Plant Walking Workshop – First Saturdays of the Month

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

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk. Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are. Discover what their cultural ...

URBAN WILDLIFE SERIES: Texas Game Species — BobWhite Quail Management

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Bexar County 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, July 9, 2019 BobWhite Quail Management Dr. Maureen Frank, Extension Wildlife Specialist See flyer ...

Rainwater Harvesting and Drip Irrigation Systems

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

Rainwater Harvesting and Drip Irrigation Systems With David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Northeast ISD Community Education Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Northeast Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX  78217 6:30 – 8:30 PM Come join local gardening expert David Rodriguez and learn how to save money and water by installing your own drip irrigation system ...

$35

Summer Nights at the Botanical Garden

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

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is extending its hours to 8:30 pm so you can enjoy Summer Nights every Thursday through August 15, 2019. 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 live music, food trucks, giant lawn games, plant activities, and ...

Herb of the Month – Lemon Balm — San Antonio Herb Society Mtg.

Monthly meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social 6:30 to 7:00 PM.  Meeting starts at 7:00 PM.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Topic:  Herb of the Month - Lemon Balm Speaker:  Tera Marshall In addition, Leslie Bingham will present "Making Herbal Salves and Tinctures," showing how to ...

Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Home Composting

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

FREE and open to the public!  Bring your lunch and join us! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Today's Topic:  Home Composting Speaker:  ...

Salad Contest! — Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard

Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road, Elmendorf, TX, United States

Bring your most unusual salad and recipe to share with the other attendees. Learn to make vinaigrettes for your salads. At the end of class you will taste each of the salads made by the members of the class and vote on the best salad.  The winner will take home a vinegar of your choice from the shop.  All attendees ...

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.