A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance. In this FREE virtual workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems. Registration
Tuesday, May 4 - 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Garden Webinar Series - Live Q&A Garden/Landscape Chat with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County This is a great opportunity to Listen Live and "chat in" your gardening or landscape questions and to learn about other people’s issues and concerns at the same time! Classroom size is ...
This meeting will be held via Zoom. Topic: Perennial Gardening: Plants and Design for Drought Tolerant Borders Speaker: Mary Irish Mary is a garden writer, horticultural consultant, lecturer and educator. She has authored multiple books on gardening in dry or arid regions. Registration After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information, visit ...
Growing Succulents in Containers with Stephanie Jones, Bexar County Master Gardeners San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas 78209 Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:30 AM - Plant Exchange & Social 10:00 AM - Brief Meeting and Program 1 BCMG CEU - Code 001 For more information and meeting status, visit Programs – San Antonio Garden Center.
This training will be held virtually due to COVID-19 on May 7, 14, & 21 (three consecutive Fridays). 1 CEU per presentation hour. BCMG CEU Code 001. If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County at [email protected]. Master Gardener Rainwater Harvesting Advanced Training is open to certified Master Gardeners only. Fee: $125 (Limited to 100 applicants, ...
Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources. Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities. Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration deadline is ...
Frida Kahlo Oasis Exhibition at the San Antonio Botanical Garden May 8 – Nov. 2, 2021 9 AM - 7 PM | Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM | Saturday - Sunday Making its world debut, Frida Kahlo Oasis brings to life the artist’s deep connection with Mexican native vegetation and the natural world. In this mesmerizing exhibition, ...
DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate! Today's Session: Gardening Begins With Soil REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE: CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 6, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for ...
2021 WaterSaver Landscape Design School via Zoom May 10, 2021 - May 26, 2021 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Want to learn more about gardening in the San Antonio area? Want to refresh your knowledge about your garden? Want to obtain information from people who know what to do in the San Antonio area? Now is your chance to do all of this from ...
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.
Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Meet at 9:15 am behind the Admissions kiosk. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is Friday, May 14 at 9:15 A.M. Registration ...
DID YOU MISS IT? Here's your chance to catch five informative sessions from our spring Cultivate! Today's Session: Succulents REGISTRATION 1 BCMG CEU per Session - Code 001 NOTE: CEU may not be counted if you attended this session on March 5, 2021. For CULTIVATE! Encore questions, visit [email protected] All sessions are SAWS WaterSaver Rewards eligible for first time viewers.
Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Participants in this FREE virtual workshop will learn about various composting methods that can be done at home and how to decide which method suits your lifestyle best by exploring in depth ...
Open to the Public! Register Here by May 2! Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear speakers from all across Texas and virtually tour beautiful gardens! The 2021 Texas Master Gardener State Conference will be held virtually this year on May 18-19, 2021. The leadership workshop will be on May 17, 2021. Join us as we walk ...
Tuesday, May 18 - 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Garden Webinar Series - Chores for the Garden and Landscape Before the Oven Turns On with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County Join David at this free seminar and learn what needs to be done now to get your garden and landscape ready for the heat of ...
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 deadline is Wednesday, May 19, at ...
Looking to attract butterflies to your garden? In this FREE class, you will learn the importance of a healthy habitat for butterflies and other pollinators, how the use of native plants helps reduce the use of water and pesticides, and which host plants to make available for different species of butterflies in south Central Texas. Speaker: Drake White is a ...
May BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, May 20, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: I Just Wanna Plant a Tomato: The World of Potting Soil MiracleGro, StaGreen, Fox Farm, Nature's Creation, New Earth, Gardenville, Hill Country, Bob's Better Dirt -- There are so many potting soils/mixes from which to choose. Where to even begin? ...
Learn about the native bees of Texas with entomologist Molly Keck while you paint your own Bee House and learn how to maintain it to keep them happy and healthy. This workshop will cover native pollinators and the plants and practices you can use to take care of them. Instructor: Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Face coverings ...
BASIL FEST IS BACK !!! The 11th Annual Basil Fest will take place at Pearl Farmer's Market 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78215 Saturday May 22, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM We will celebrate Basil, The Herb of Summer - OR ANYTIME - with Seminars, Plants to Purchase, Cooking Demonstrations, and a Children's Potting Event. Our Featured Attraction - ...
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