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.
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 - ...
In partnership with the Alamo Area Beekeepers Association, the San Antonio Botanical Garden is celebrating the hardworking bees of San Antonio with its Bee Day! The celebration, held primarily in the Zachry Foundation Culinary Garden, will be abuzz with activities and learning opportunities; featuring honey culinary demos, observation beehives, kids activities, adult educational workshops, tours, cash bar with honey themed ...
Join Master Naturalist and Gardener Jessica Leslie to learn about the native plants that can be grown in your own yard to attract and support local pollinator populations. This workshop will cover the importance of native plants in an ecosystem, the best native plants for pollinators, and how to best grow them yourself. This workshop is part of Bee Day ...
Drought to Deluge: Water-Wise Ways Webinar The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County and Kirk Walden, Travis County Master Gardener irrigation specialist, present this FREE webinar as part of their continuing Drought to Deluge gardening series. This program is designed to help residents manage their home irrigation systems and provide helpful strategies for designing a more water-efficient landscape. Attendees ...
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 ...
Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement. But where do you start? In this FREE virtual workshop we will will start with the basics. Learn about the most common types of gardens, soil types, and amendments, and we will answer as many questions as possible. Registration
The Black Soldier Fly has a unique life history and is quickly gaining global attention for its ability to convert organic waste into valuable protein and rich fertilizer, which is immensely important for shifting agricultural practices toward sustainability. This FREE workshop will highlight rearing methods of the black solider fly applicable to everyone from backyard hobbyists to the scale of ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
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 ...
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