Gardening is one of the most exciting and rewarding lifestyle changes one can implement. But where do you start? There is so much to know and learn. In this FREE workshop we will will start with the basics. Learn about the most common types of gardens, soil types, amendments, and we will answer as many questions as possible. Registration Please ...
Judit Green, Urban Wildlife Biologist with Texas Parks & Wildlife, will discuss migratory birds and how you can help them during their journey across Texas. Invite these visitors to your backyard by offering up an array of native plants and some simple features that will get them to their destination safely. All your work won’t go unnoticed by our resident ...
Growing Succulents in Containers with Stephanie Jones, Bexar County Master Gardener Growing succulents in containers can be easy with the right amount of care. Join Stephanie as she shares information about the glories of succulents. She will cover topics including why succulents are so forgiving, their root system, habitats, soil needs, containers, recommended plants, propagation techniques, water, and care requirements. ...
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.
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 ...
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 are welcome to attend to gain a better understanding of the benefits of trees and develop their tree ...
Friday, September 10, 2021 and Saturday, September 11, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6 Gardening Topics! Friday Topics: Basic Plant Propagation 9:00 – 10:00 AM Growing A Fall and Winter Family Vegetable Garden 10:30 – 11:30 AM Thirty Bugs Every Gardener Should Know 12:00 – 1:00 PM Saturday Topics: To Cut or Not to Cut… Pruning Ornamental and ...
Lunch & Learn With a Bexar County Master Gardener Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of our Bexar County Master Gardeners. We will be meeting from Noon to 1:00 PM on the second Friday of each month. These lunch seminars are free. However, because of COVID restrictions, reservations are required and must be made in advance because seating ...
Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) Level 3 Class: Installation And Maintenance Of Native Landscapes The prerequisite for this class is Level 1 – Introduction To Native Plants Fall 2021 classes will be a hybrid of online lecture and in person plant walks on different days. This class is split into two sessions – week 1 is an online presentation on ...
Explore the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s three Texas Native Trails with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen of Foraging Texas and learn about the edible, medicinal, and practical uses of Texas Native plants. This workshop incorporates all senses to learn how to properly identify and use useful plants on your own. Merriwether will provide examples of ways he incorporates plants into his family’s ...
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 ...
30 Bugs Every Gardener Should Know with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Not every insect in your garden is a villain. Learn how to recognize beneficial and non-beneficial bugs and insects in your landscape. Entomologist Molly Keck will introduce you to the most common insects in San Antonio, Texas, and integrated pest management solutions to safely manage their ...
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 ...
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Lunch & Learn Program Topic: Butterfly Gardening Speaker: Keith Muschalek, Guadalupe County Master Gardener For more information, visit Guadalupe County Master Gardeners – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. 1 BCMG CE – Code 001
Come see what’s in bloom! Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a SABOT volunteer. 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 at 10:00 AM the ...
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 ...
September BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: My Extension What is Extension? How can Extension better serve you? How can you better serve the people of Texas through Extension? Speaker: Nelda Speller, Director, AgriLife Extension, Bexar County Nelda Lebya Speller is the County Extension Director for Texas ...
Pollinators and Texas Superstar® Plants Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service David will talk about the Texas Superstar® plants that attract our needed pollinators for our vegetable gardens, flowers, and trees. After several years of extension field trials by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, only the toughest, most reliable, and best-looking ...
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. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 9:15 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration deadline is 9:15 AM the day before the ...
Preparing Your Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden - Part II Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service South Texas offers vegetable gardeners two great growing seasons every year. Fall’s milder temperatures bring out the best flavors in home vegetable gardens. Insects and disease are less bothersome. And we can grow warm- and cool-season crops. David will answer ...
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