Many of us inherit landscapes that waste natural resources, are difficult and expensive to maintain, and are not hospitable for wildlife. Learn how to convert a traditional landscape into a WaterSaver landscape that works well with the South Texas climate and efficient irrigation designs. Bring photos or a simple sketch of your yard or an area that you want to ...

GCMG Plant Sale Featuring: Spring Vegetables Herbs Annuals Perennials

Spring is in the Air! Choose from 200 different species including a wide variety of native plants, succulents, grasses and butterfly-friendly plants. Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers will be onsite to help you find the perfect plants for your garden. PRICING:  4" pots for $4; 1 gallon pots for $8; Larger pots for $15+ Admission not required to shop!  ThePlant ...

Specialty Seminars We host and teach Pond Seminars on the first Saturday of every month, covering a range of topics!  These seminars are designed to teach both the basics and specifics of pond-keeping; check out our “Seminars” page to see the full schedule! Living Swimming Pools utilize Bog Filters and Ultraviolet Sterilizers to purify water very effectively, creating a natural ...

This FREE event is the longest running annual environmental event in Bexar County – the Earthwise Living Committee strives to bring awareness to all aspects of eco-friendly living, and thus the protection of our natural resources! This year’s theme is “Green Living Always,” featuring exhibits and vendors for everyday healthy and eco-friendly living.  There will be children’s activities and musical ...

Diane Baines will be here to inform us of the increasing dangers of GMO’s in our food. She always presents eye-opening information that can change your life. Free Shades of Green  public seminar.  Call Shades of Green Nursery, 210-824-3772, or visit online schedule. Parking can be challenging during seminars so please follow signs and staff instructions for optional parking areas. ...

While most orchids grow in tropical climates, many gorgeous specimens can be successfully grown in San Antonio. Luis Valdez, former president of the Alamo Orchid Society, will discuss the natural history of the orchid plant, the environments in which they grow, and provide detailed instruction on how to successfully propagate orchids at home. Specimens will be available to examine and ...

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  The meeting will start with a social and “Bring a Branch” identification at 6:30pm followed by the program at 7pm. For more information, directions to St. John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the Chapter website. Mark de Kiewiet, a Master Naturalist ...

Monthly Meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social at 6:30 P.M.  Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Topic:  Paella Speaker:  Chef Carmen Romo De Vivar

FROM SAWS:  “We have decided to postpone our annual gardening event, Spring Bloom, to better accommodate the numerous volunteers, gardening partner groups and vendors who are essential to the event’s success. We understand several thousand people look forward to this spring kickoff event that guides residents to conserve water,” said Gavino Ramos, SAWS Vice President of Communications and External Affairs. ...

GCMG Plant Sale Featuring: Spring Vegetables Herbs Annuals Perennials

Alamo Orchid Society (AOS) members will be at SABot to: Display their orchids, Give classes on raising orchids, Answer questions about orchids, And, provide information to possible new members. Be dazzled by the bold, vivid and colorful world of orchids. This exhibit will showcase a variety of species of beautiful blossoming orchids. The Orchid Weekend exhibit is hosted by the ...

There are so many ways to get color into your landscape this time of year. We’ll show you how to maximize the effect. Free Shades of Green  public seminar. Call Shades of Green Nursery, 210-824-3772, or visit online schedule. Parking can be challenging during seminars so please follow signs and staff instructions for optional parking areas. Coffee is ready at 9 ...