Lawn Basics 101 Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Join David at this FREE Earth-Kind® Seminar and learn about getting your lawn ready for winter. Saturday, October 2, 2021 10:00 - 11:30 AM Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 San Antonio, Texas 78247 Space is limited. Call 210-497-3760 to sign up. Free and Open ...
Explore our 11–acre Texas Native Trail with Master Naturalists. Learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, and work in landscapes and what their growing requirements are. Topics include medicinal uses of native plants as well as their historical and cultural uses, and which are favored by birds, butterflies and other wildlife. There are more than 250 ...
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 ...
Interested in becoming a beekeeper? This Beekeeping 101, 4-part, live online series will help you learn the basics to get started. We'll answer: what do I buy, where do I get bees, where do I put bees, what do I do with them? All the answers to get you going your first year. A Beekeeping Field Day is also scheduled ...
The Wide World of Potting Soils with Bill Swantner, Bexar County Master Gardeners San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, Texas 78209 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 9:30 AM - Plant Exchange & Social 10:00 AM - Brief Meeting and Program Bill will share how to take the mystery out of choosing the right soil for the right ...
Laura will be talking about the types of seeds to plant along with the when, where, and how to plant them. She will also talk about adding specific types of wildflowers to our butterfly gardens. Speaker: Laura Jarvis, Fee: $10 Tickets For more information, visit Upcoming Gardening Events and Classes | Rainbow Gardens.
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. Come join us in this FREE workshop as we cover many different methods for compost, from worms to hot, trench to Takakura. There is a compost method that is perfect for your ...
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to attend a seminar presented by a noted San Antonio landscaper who will provide all the information you need to plan, develop, and maintain a Butterfly Garden. Next, you will be able to create your own garden during the breakout session using magnetic boards with various bed shapes and plant material pictures. Instructor: Gardening ...
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 ...
Fall is for Planting Trees, Shrubs and Much More Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Fall is an ideal time to plant in South Central Texas because our cooler night temperatures and better rain chances promoter faster root and plant growth. Join David at this FREE Earth-Kind seminar and learn what you can do in your ...
This program will give you the butterflies, in a good way! Join Ranger Jessica and Friends of GCSNA volunteer Debi for a family friendly program about helping Monarchs and other pollinators. Learn some of the things we can do to help conserve the habitats of Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Monarch life cycle/migration displays, crafts, live Monarchs ...
This in-person plant walk and social event is open to NPSOT Members and is FREE to the Public. • Gather at Headwaters Sanctuary - meet NPSOT Members - Socialize and enjoy breakfast tacos & coffee (bring your own cup!). • Enjoy a plant walk - see the native plants in Fall bloom and color through the beautiful and spiritual Headwaters ...
The Texas Fruit Conference is in its 10th year of providing education for the diverse fruit growing interests across Texas. This program is beneficial for small acreage producers, home gardeners, Master Gardeners, and community gardens. Texas Fruit Conference Intro to Fruit Growing Workshop Monday, October 11 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM (includes lunch) Conference Monday, October 11 12:00 Noon - 5:00 ...
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 ...
Join Master Naturalist and Gardener Jessica Leslie in a walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden in search of butterflies, particularly monarchs on their annual migration to Mexico. This walk will cover the butterfly species you can find in San Antonio, when to look for them, and what native plants you can grow to attract and support their populations. Fee:$15 ...
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival’s first Pollinator 101 Class! Everything you need to know to get started with your Pollinator Garden. Come on out and learn the Do’s, Don’ts, and How-To’s of Pollinator Gardening! We will have a short Q&A time before we head out to the Pollinator Garden to see the butterflies in action. We will have helpful hand ...
Fall Gardening Tasks Presented by Anna Vogler and Lynn Cox Bexar County Master Gardeners While the calendar says it’s fall, our temperatures often say it’s still summer. How do you determine when fall is actually happening in Texas? Fall ...
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival’s first Pollinator 101 Class! Everything you need to know to get started with your Pollinator Garden. Come on out and learn the Do’s, Don’ts, and How-To’s of Pollinator Gardening! We will have a short Q&A time before we head out to the Pollinator Garden to see the butterflies in action. We will have helpful hand ...
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 ...
It is estimated that Mexico holds 50,000 plant taxa within its borders. Many of these are popular horticulture plants in use throughout the world. In conjunction with the Frida Kahlo exhibit, displaying some of Mexico’s plant diversity, Eason will cover plants native to Mexico and adjacent Texas that are used in landscaping, as well as highlight a few new world ...
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