Offices Closed: Presidents’ Day
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Topic: Water Sponge-Carbon Sink City The soil may be one of the most important strategies for mitigating climate change and creating resilient urban areas. Learn how and why this can be accomplished and what programs are being initiated in San Antonio. We will also discuss strategies for community and neighborhood partners to improve landscape and maintenance practices for public green ...
Tuesday, February 16 -  12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM To Do’s Now and Soon in the Vegetable Garden with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County Come listen and learn about where your vegetable garden should be now and going into the spring. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 990 2593 9574 Passcode: Garden2020 1 BCMG CEU – ...
A computer and internet connection are required to take this workshop. Urban beekeeping is a growing pastime all over the country. Robert Holliday, a long-time beekeeper, along with other San Antonio area beekeepers will discuss the joys, challenges, and environmental and community benefits resulting from these incredible insects. This workshop will share practical advice, how to find local sources, and ...
Home Grown Lecture Series 1/07/2021Â Â Pollinator Gardens 1/21/2021Â Â Soil Testing 2/04/2021Â Â Spring Garden Prep 2/18/2021Â Â Spring Vegetable Gardening 3/04/2021Â Â History of Cattle in Texas 3/18/2021Â Â All About Basil Join us every other Thursday at 10:00 AM beginning January 7, 2021, for the latest information on gardening and urban agriculture presented by Texas A&M AgriLife ...
Come see what’s in bloom! Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration
THE FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING & PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WINTER STORM. February BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, February 18, 2021 1:00 – 3:00 PM Topic: The Greenhouse at San Antonio Botanical Garden A little known source of native and well-adapted plants is the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Stephanie will give us a tour of the plant sales ...
Class meets four consecutive Fridays: Fridays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 9;00 AM – 4:00 PM This four-session, 32-hour course is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees. Nonprofessionals ...
Don Kirchoff, of Kirchoff Family Farm LLC, will describe how he is restoring a black land farm to a tall grass black land prairie with his siblings, many volunteers, advice from experts, and financial assistance from conservation advocates. This is a Zoom meeting. Registration - limited to 100 participants After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about ...
For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area. As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants). This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor: Maeve ...
Class meets four consecutive Fridays: Fridays, February 5, 12, 19, and 26 | 9;00 AM – 4:00 PM This four-session, 32-hour course is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees. Nonprofessionals ...
Chat with Green Aggies, a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists and agents, will be hosting an emergency webinar session at 4:00 PM today to address questions and concerns related to recovering turfgrass and plants in urban landscapes and gardens following the winter storm. The program is geared toward urban landscapes, but all are welcome to join. The information ...
Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 9:15 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Fee:Â $15 ($13.50, Garden members) RegistrationÂ
Are you new to San Antonio or new to planting with natives? This workshop will highlight five easy to grow, easy to find, beautiful, useful, and/or edible Texas Native plants that you can use to start planting with natives at home, whether on a yard or patio. Topics will include: importance of natives, tips, and other useful resources. The workshop ...
Leading researchers. Industry experts. Master Gardeners from around the world. Six days of virtual networking, workshops, and education brought to you by the Virginia Extension Master Gardener program. Join us virtually September 12-17, 2021. REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 5, 2021 - Check this page for information now! A full schedule and pricing information will be made available in March 2021. Announcements regarding registration ...
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! 1 BCMG CEU per Hour of Instruction - Code 001
            The Bexar County Master Gardeners are on YouTube! Watch classes, hosted by Master Gardener Bill Swantner, in the comfort of your home. Native Plants for Native Birds Crape-Myrtle Bark Scale Rainwater Harvesting Herb Gardening Organic Gardening Starting Vegetables from Seed-Indoors Texas SuperStar® San Antonio: Its History & Water 1 ...
Master Gardener On-Line Training 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 Use and Handling of Pesticides in the Landscape Training Safe Use and Handling of Fertilizers in the Landscape Training Reducing Landscape Waste – Composting Training Designing an Earth–Kind® Landscape ...
The 2020 Lunch and Learn Gardening Webinar Series presented by Horticulturist David Rodriguez and Entomologist Molly Keck is available on MyExtension210 Videos on the Bexar County AgriLife YouTube Channel. BCMGs: David’s and Molly’s presentations count as CEUs (1 CEU - Code 001 each).
• Beekeeping 101 ($45.50) • Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Free) • Emerald Ash Borer (Free) • Greenhouse Crop Production ($50) • Introduction to Plant Disease Diagnostics (Free) • Introduction to Rose Rosette Disease (Free) • IPM for School Gardens 101 (Free) • Learn, Grow, Eat & Go ($52) • Plant Pathology for Master Gardeners (Free) • Tomato 101: The Basics ...
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