Fall 2019 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Saturday mornings, September 7th through December 14th 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, one of the nation’s oldest youth gardening programs, is an opportunity for children aged 7-16 to grow their own vegetables and ornamental plants with the help of instructors from the Texas ...

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP), hosted by the Native Plant Society of Texas (San Antonio Chapter), is a series of day-long classes that teaches best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening. Level 1 - Introduction to Native Landscapes: Learn the value of including and preserving native plants in landscapes. Discover the differences between sustainable and ...

If you're interested in learning more about the source of your drinking water and where it goes, well, "after the flush," join SAWS Education for The Rain to Drain Experience field trip for adults.  During this day-long expedition, you will explore an Edwards Aquifer recharge cave, experience the inner workings of a SAWS water production facility, and tour a water recycling plant.  The field ...

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/.

Have you ever thought of removing your grass to make more space for herbs, veggies, and beautiful plants?  Join us and explore new landscaping ideas and creative uses of space. Speaker:  Shennandoah Connor, Owner, Green Goddess Designs Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.

You will get to choose the succulents for this incredible garden from our large succulent inventory and receive expert help putting them together, and…wait for it, we will teach about essential oils and have a place in the center of the garden for them.  You can’t miss this incredible class! Materials start at $25. Registration is required.  For more information, ...

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 ...

San Antonio Rose Society meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, visit http://www.sarosesociety.org. SARS members will be discussing hosting the South Central District Rose Show & Convention -- “Roses of the Wild West” -- to be held here in San Antonio, November 1 & 2, 2019.

PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden Fall 2019 Tuesdays, September 10 - December 10 — 9:00-11:30 AM 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 ...

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/ Some familiar grasses and shrubs often die no ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

FREE Seminar Series Learn how to successfully grow a wildflower meadow on your home landscape or rural property.  No reservations necessary. Presented by John R. Thomas, Owner and Founder, Wildseed Farms Wildseed Farms has more than 1,000 cultivated acres in Texas and over 200 acres of wildflower fields at its Texas Hill Country headquarters outside of Fredericksburg.

You will Learn~ That ‘xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” Why it’s important to create your design before you buy your plants How to work with your property configuration Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, including recommended varieties of native and adapted plants. What you can expect: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 ...

Come join us this September for the 2019 Fall Youth Garden Educator training class! 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 ...

Learn about how Savannas are ecotones (regions of transition between two biological communities) and are more biologically diverse than either forests or prairies alone.  There will be a short walk around the Savanna on level terrain. Speakers:  Cleveland Powell and Don Kirchoff, Native Prairies Association of Texas Program is free but registration is required.

Come to this FREE workshop and learn how to brine olives and how to ferment other vegetables. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.