What’s Making Holes in My Lawn? – Webinar

Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck are joining forces to provide a weekly garden plants and bugs webinar series. Join us to learn about your landscape and the insects that could wreak havoc on it! Wednesday, July 22 – 12:00 Noon:  What's Making Holes in My Lawn?  with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service There are so ...

How to Wildscape: Landscape Design for Wildlife – Distance Learning

Note: A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. With the increasing loss of animal habitat, it is more important than ever to transform our residential and commercial landscapes into wildlife-friendly spaces, or wildscapes.  An effective wildscape requires more than just flowers.  It requires attention to the interconnected relationships that exist among plants, animals, and soil. In this ...

Rainwater Harvesting by Eco Centro – Online Workshop

This FREE online workshop is sponsored by Eco Centro. Turn water scarcity into water abundance! Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your garden green all year long.  Join us to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications.  We’ll cover water catchment basics, tanks, filtration, pumps, codes, water ...

Intriguing Plants of Central Texas and the Edward’s Plateau – Distance Learning

Note:  A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. From the well-watered, deep soils of the Blackland Prairie to the thin, rocky, drier environments of the Hill Country, the soils and climate provide distinctive and diverse environments for plants. In this distance learning workshop, Michael Eason, Director of Plant Conservation & Research, San Antonio Botanical Garden, will discuss ...

Getting Ready to Grow a Fall Vegetable Garden – Webinar

Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck have joined forces to provide a weekly garden plants and bugs webinar series. Join them at 12:00 PM to learn about your landscape and the insects that could wreak havoc on it! Tuesday, July 28 -  12:00 Noon:  Getting Ready to Grow a Fall Vegetable Garden with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife ...

Free

A Stroll Through My Yard – NPSOT-San Antonio Chap. Mtg.

This will be a Zoom meeting with the Native Plant Society - San Antonio Chapter. Register in advance here.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Please update your Zoom app to version 5. Topic:  A Stroll Through My Yard San Antonio River Authority Landscape Architect Jake Aalfs has created a haven for ...

Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Online Workshop

Learn about Junior Master Gardeners online and get hands-on resources to use with students. This workshop is great for teachers, volunteers, and families who want to engage their kiddos grades 3-5 in gardening, entomology, soil science, and much more! A supply kit will be provided to all attendees.  Pick up will be on July 28th.  If you are unable to ...

Keep the Fall Veggies Pest Free! – Zoom Webinar

Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck are joining forces to provide a weekly garden plants and bugs webinar series. Join us to learn about your landscape and the insects that could wreak havoc on it! Thursday, July 30 – 12:00 Noon:  Keep the Fall Veggies Pest Free! with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service There are plenty ...

Aggie Horticulture Facebook Live!

Aggie Horticulture Facebook Live Events Join Aggie Horticulture on Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 PM (Central time). Click on the Aggie Horticulture Facebook Page to watch Facebook Live events! Schedule and Videos — 2020 Aggie Horticulture Facebook Live Events 1 BCMG CEU/Code 001 per Event – unlimited at this time!

Master Gardener On-Line Training

Master Gardener On-Line Training David has approved the following CEU opportunity for Bexar County Master Gardeners. Each module will count for 1 CEU - Code 001. Limit one per month until further notice. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/training/ NOTE: Participants must complete the quiz and evaluation to receive CEU credit. ONLINE MODULES: Landscape Water Conservation Training Low-Volume Irrigation Training Irrigation System Auditing Training Safe ...

WOAI 1200 AM Lawn and Garden Show

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 the minimum ...

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Webinars

If you were not able to watch, or if you want to "re-watch" David's & Molly's past presentations from the Garden Webinar Series, go to MyExtension210 Videos on the Bexar County AgriLife YouTube Channel. BCMGs please note:  Only David's and Molly's presentations count as CEUs (1 CEU-Code 001), but you may enjoy others available on the Bexar County AgriLife YouTube ...

Live Gardening Q&A Chat – Zoom Webinar

Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck have joined forces to provide a weekly garden plants and bugs webinar series. Join them at 12:00 PM to learn about your landscape and the insects that could wreak havoc on it! Tuesday, August 4 -  12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM:  Live Lunch & Garden Q&A with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife ...

Food Preservation Series – Online Presentation

        Food Preservation Series - Online August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2020 5:30 - 6:30 PM Fee: $20, covers all four parts of the series Registration August 4 - Drying Herbs August 11 - Drying Fruits & Vegetables August 18 - Freezing August 25 - Jerky Each session will be recorded.  The participation link will be ...

$20

Caterpillar Gardening Is Butterfly Gardening – Distance Learning

A computer and internet connection are required for this workshop. Without caterpillars there would be no moths or butterflies.  To sustain the many beautiful species of butterflies that call Texas home, every stage of these organisms’ lifecycles must be supported in a habitat. In this distance learning workshop, Texas Master Naturalist Gary Poole will provide the tools to support the ...

Tomato 101:  Growing Basics – Zoom Webinar

Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck have joined forces to provide a weekly garden plants and bugs webinar series. Join them at 12:00 PM to learn about your landscape and the insects that could wreak havoc on it! Tuesday, August 11 -  12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM:  Tomato 101:  Growing Basics  with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...

Pests of Tomatoes – Zoom Webinar

Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck are joining forces to provide a weekly garden plants and bugs webinar series. Join us to learn about your landscape and the insects that could wreak havoc on it! Wednesday, August 12 – 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM:  Pests of Tomatoes with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Tune in to ...

Insects: You’ll Miss Them When They’re Gone – Distance Learning

Most insect species are beneficial to human and natural ecosystems alike, providing essential services such as pollination, pest control, and nutrient cycling. In this distance learning workshop, Jessica looks at lesser-appreciated insect groups—among them syrphid flies, dragonflies, and dung beetles— discussing their biology, roles in ecosystems, and benefits for humans.  She will also provide an overview of recent research on ...

BCMG Board of Directors Meeting

Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. Please contact Lynn Cox at least one day in advance if you would like to observe the meeting.

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.