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 ...
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.
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 18 - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: Lawn 101: Turfgrass Basics with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...
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 19 – 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: Lawn 101: Turfgrass Pests with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Tune in ...
The TMGA Search for Excellence awards are an annual event recognizing exemplary achievement in various categories by Texas Master Gardener associations in cooperation with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M University System. Please join us for the virtual TMGA Search for Excellence Awards Ceremony Thursday, August 20, 2020 10:00am CST JOIN THE WEBINAR Passcode: 004818 Webinar ID: 951 6214 1492 ...
August BCMG Seminar and Meeting Topic: Native Plants for Native Birds: A Relationship Worth Nurturing Speakers: Patsy and Tom Inglet, Master Naturalists Patsy will talk about the types of birds that live in our backyards, why they are important, and how to attract them by using plants and other features necessary for them to live and raise their young. This ...
Topic: Drip Irrigation Speaker: John Vann, Advanced Master Gardener - Irrigation Efficiency This webinar is free and open to the public. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 884 6128 5458 Passcode: Drip2020 1 BCMG CEU - Code 001 Note: Participants will need to have Zoom (version 5.0) installed prior to the start of the meeting. This is a one-time step you will not ...
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 25 - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: Growing a Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas ...
This program is a great opportunity to learn about one of our most underappreciated native flora. Bob's presentation will take us on a short trip to teach us about lichens: What are they? How to recognize and identify them, and where they are found. Speaker: Bob Harris, lichen enthusiast and citizen scientist Bob has been interested in, studying, collecting and identifying ...
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 26 – 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: Keeping Your Fall and Winter Garden Pest Free with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Bexar County Master Gardeners are on YouTube! Watch classes, hosted by Master Gardener Bill Swantner, in the comfort of your home. Crape-Myrtle Bark Scale Herb Gardening Organic Gardening Starting Vegetables from Seed-Indoors Texas SuperStar® San Antonio: Its History & Water 1 BCMG CEU per year - Code 001
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, September 1 - 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM: 12 Months of Vegetable Gardening with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife ...
Interested in Beekeeping, but need some information to get started? This live, online course will cover the basics of beekeeping to get you prepared to have your own hives with the opportunity to interact with instructors. Through this four part series, we will cover honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, managing a hive, and pests and disease management of honey bees. ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
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, September 8 - 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM: Live Lunch & Garden Q&A with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife ...
Topic: Exciting New Plants Coming Down the Pipeline In this webinar, Dr. Pemberton will discuss exciting new plants that are entering the green industry pipeline based on his own plant trials in Overton, Texas, and with his participation in the Texas Superstar program. New product development is an important strategy for the industry so you do not want to miss ...
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