The Show features thousands of square feet of exhibits.  You’ll find the latest products and services for your home and landscape: builders, remodelers, contractors, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage solutions, all kinds of plants, landscape displays, kitchenware, home accessories, and so much more. Tickets ($10-$8)  Save $2.00 by buying online! For more information, visit https://sanantoniofallhomeshow.com/

Hear a brief introduction on area grasses and their importance followed by a walk, mainly around the savanna and adjacent areas, focusing on grass identification. Speaker:  Floyd Waller, plant taxonomist Program is free but registration is required.

Over 100 species of Texas native perennial and annual plants, grasses, shrubs and trees to choose from, many not readily available in nurseries.  Flowering plants are displayed by bloom color, shade/light preference, etc. Plants for sun, shade and in between! One-gallon pots: $5–$8. Four-inch pots: $2–$3. Trees and shrubs in larger pots will be available. For more information and a ...

Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Regular admission rates apply. Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of scarecrows and the harvest season. Be sure to check out ...

Come learn about the appearance, characteristics, growing, and propagation techniques of milkweeds native to Central Texas.  This workshop includes a lecture portion as well as hands-on preparation of seeds.  Participants will plant and take home milkweed seeds prepared for germination and propagation in their gardens. Instructor:   Cleve Powell, native plant propagator Fee:  $20 ($18 member) Registration For more information, ...

Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Be sure to check out the Bexar County Master Gardeners "It's Planting Thyme" scarecrow! Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners.  This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of ...

Fee:  $35 for each class or $100 for all three, which includes fresh flowers, greenery, and containers to take home a finished project from each class.  Enrollment is limited so sign up now! Tuesday, October 1 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Deborah Gonzales, Oakleaf Florists Fall for Floral Designs Tuesday, October 15 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Adrianna Pedraza, Floral ...

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 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Topic:  Big-Tooth Maples in Central Texas Speaker:  Dr. O. W. "Bill" Van Auken, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Biology, UTSA  

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 Garden Center invites you for a plant exchange and social at 9:30 AM and the speaker at 10:00 AM; meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information go to http://sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981. Learn how to combine the colors and textures of fall in modern floral design trends. Speaker:  Adrianna Pedraza, Owner, Floral Elegance

The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  The social starts at 6:30 PM with the meeting beginning at 7:00.  For more information, visit https://sanantonioalamoorchidsociety.com/ Topic:  Orchids Are Hard to Grow This program will include general tips, how to grow orchids in cypress mulch, virus prevention, and more. Speaker:  Steve Arthur, Owner Steve Arthur Orchids, Graniteville, ...

Please join us for our Fall Symposium on October 3 – 5 in League City, TX. Our 2019 annual symposium will focus on Conserving Native Plants of the Texas Coastal Prairies. Thursday evening reception Friday morning speakers with a choice of field trips in the afternoon Saturday morning speakers and breakout sessions Saturday night awards banquet Fee:  $150, members; $195, ...

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 ...