Summer Floral Design Workshop – Class Size Limited!

San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX, United States

Summer Floral Design Workshop Succulent Dish Garden with a "Twist" Taught by Barbara Schultz San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society Tuesday, July 13, 2021 12:00 - 2:00 PM San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX  78209 Fee: $35 (includes succulent plants & container) Class size is limited.  Enroll today! Enrollment Form                                                

$35

SAWS WaterSaver Landscape Program (Virtual Workshop by Eco Centro)

Interested in saving money?  SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers!  In this FREE workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible plants, what to do if you have irrigation, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish.  Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space ...

Fall 2021 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at SABOT Begins Aug 28 – Registration Now Open!

Fall 2021 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at San Antonio Botanical Garden Registration is Now Open!  Click here! Saturdays, August 28 - December 11 8:30 - 10:30 AM Fee: $65 per plot ($58.50 member plot).  Registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug 25 at 9:00 A.M. The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the ...

WaterSaver Guided Tour at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, July 14, at ...

Hot Compost: How To Cook High Quality Compost (Virtual Workshop by Eco Centro)

Are you looking to cook high quality compost?  If so, this FREE workshop is for you.  We will take a deep dive into a super effective, time-tested method for producing high quality hot compost.  We'll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, "pro tips," and much more. Registration Please visit our Virtual Workshop FAQ if you have any issues registering or logging ...

BCMG July Monthly Meeting – Virtual Tour of the Greenhouse at San Antonio Botanical Garden

July BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, July 15, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic:  Virtual Tour of the Greenhouse at San Antonio Botanical Garden Stephanie will take us on a virtual tour of the San Antonio Botanical Garden's greenhouse.  She will cover the overall operation, including how plants are propagated, grown, and maintained, as ...

Texas Bird Walk Guided Tour at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, July 16 at 9:15 A.M. Registration

Ask-Me-Anything: All About Raised Garden Beds (Webinar by Eco Centro)

Come prepared to learn all about raised garden beds!  Why is this style of gardening so popular?  What are the benefits to using raised beds?  Is raised bed gardening easier than other types of gardens? Come join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Darinka Hudson, founder ...

Is Rainwater Harvesting for Me? (Virtual Workshop by Eco Centro)

Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits – from happy plants to money in your wallet.  With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start.  This FREE short workshop will touch on all of the basics, and questions to ask yourself.  This class is good for those looking to "dip their toes" in ...

Ethnobotany of Native Plants Guided Tour at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 ...

Ethnobotany of the Pepper at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn how the shrubby Texas native Capsicum annum took over the world’s palate becoming a culinary, medicinal, cultural staple.  Don’t miss out on winning a chile tepin plant. Instructor:  Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Registration is required and space is limited. Fee:  $10 ($9, Garden members)    Deadline to register is July 24 by 10:00 A.M. Registration

Ask-Me-Anything: Rainwater Harvesting (Webinar by Eco Centro)

Our in-house ARCSA trained, rainwater harvesting and irrigation specialist, Jess Mayes, hosts this FREE unique interactive workshop.  Come ready to ask questions and find the guidance for your rainwater harvesting projects. Turn water scarcity into water abundance.  Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm water runoff, lower your water bill, and keep your garden green all year long.  Join us to learn ...

Pequeño Pepper Day at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is bringing the heat with its second Pequeño Pepper Day, focusing this year on the chiles of Mexico and San Antonio.  The day will be filled with entertainment and activities for the whole family including: Performances beginning at 10:30 a.m. Azul Barrientos, San Antonio’s beloved singer/songwriter Guadalupe Dance Academy 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Guided Tour ...

Growing Peppers in San Antonio at SABOT

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join Andrew Labay, San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Director of Horticulture, to learn all about peppers and growing them in San Antonio.  This program will begin with a brief presentation followed by a walk through the garden to look at different varietals and growing methods. Instructor:  Andrew Labay, Director of Horticulture Registration is required and space is limited. Fee:  $20 ($18, ...

Sustainable Landscapes (Virtual Workshop by Eco Centro)

Design and implement landscapes that work.  In this FREE workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems.  A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance.  Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage storm water flows, design for conservation and ...

What Did We Learn About Native Plants from the Big Freeze of February 2021? – NPSOT San Antonio Chapter Mtg.

A panel of San Antonio gardeners and natural resource professionals will present their views, discuss the issues, and answer questions about the impact of the Big Freeze on San Antonio plants and what the aftermath of the Freeze indicates about how we should plan, plant, and manage residential gardens, city parks, and nature preserves. This is a Zoom meeting. Registration – ...

Ask-Me-Anything: Aquaponic Gardening (Webinar by Eco Centro)

Come prepared to learn all about aquaponic gardening!  How does an aquaponic garden differ from a regular in-ground garden?  What are the benefits and why would I want to create one?  Does an aquaponic garden save water? Come join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Johnny ...

Bexar County Master Gardeners YouTube Channel

                        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

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 ...

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.