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 ...

30th Annual Herb Market Celebrating "Parsley"  -  Petroselinum  -  Herb of the Year 2021 Pearl Brewery 312 Pearl Pkwy. San Antonio, TX  78215 Saturday October 16, 2021 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM SA Herb Market Association is delighted to bring Herb Market to the public at the Pearl on Saturday, October 16th.  There will be lots of activities for adults and ...

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 ...

Get your wings on for our sixth annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival! Festival day takes flight with a People for Pollinators Parade at 10:00 A.M.  We’ll be tagging monarch butterflies for citizen science in honor of loved ones all day long, kayaking the beautiful San Antonio River, and offering myriad educational events and family fun by our education partners. ...

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 12:00-2:00 PM ❖ Marketing Calves and Cull Cows – Why timing is important? Dr. David Anderson, Extension Economist - College Station ❖ What kind of records should I be keeping? Dr. Rick Machen, Paul C. Genho Endowed Chair in Ranch Management - KRIRM Fee:  $15/class    Once registered, a link to the class will be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Celebrate Halloween and the fall season at the San Antonio Botanical Garden with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family.  Dress up in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat, and explore the world of other creatures in the garden. Fee:  Included with paid admission ($15-12) and membership admission Tickets

Do you want to attract more pollinators to your yard?  Just a couple small changes to what you are growing can make a big impact.  Plant Passion Vine, and you’ll get Gulf Fritillary butterflies.  Plant Mealy Blue Sage and your yard will soon be abuzz with bees.  Native plant “newbie” Haeley Giambalvo has spent the last year incorporating native pollinator ...

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 ...

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 ...