Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Registration is now open! The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers. Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden ...
San Antonio Garden Center Monthly Meetings and Programs are free and open to the public. Meetings and Programs are the 1st Wednesday of each month, September–May. A Coffee Social and Plant Exchange/Sale begins at 9:30 AM with the program following at 10:00. Topic: Getting Plumerias Ready for Spring Speaker: Kraus Shonfeld Yes, you can create a lovely and colorful tropical ...
Home Grown Lecture Series 2022 Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) Online Registration Free Online Monthly Seminars February 3, 2022 - Basic Grafting Techniques Shannon Dietz, County Extension Agent-Ag & Natural Resources 1 BCMG CE - Code 001 March 3, 2022 - Tomatoes on the Patio Brandi Keller, County Extension Agent-Horticulture 1 BCMG CE - Code 001 April 7, 2022 - Starting ...
Fridays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 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 ...
Learn how the Botanical Garden uses infrastructure, architecture, and plants to conserve resources throughout the garden and learn the importance of building sustainable communities. Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Masks are ...
Explore the Botanical Garden’s Texas Native Trails and learn all about native plants – how they conserve water, adapt to their environment, and their growing requirements. Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10 am Behind the Admission kiosk. Masks are required ...
Growing and Maintaining Roses Presented by Holly Hodgins, Bexar County Master Gardener Come join Holly for this FREE seminar as she shares the tips and techniques to help you find the right selection of roses, the correct way to plant them, and how to provide the care they need, including the ...
Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. Please contact President Liana Benavides at least one day in advance if you would like to observe the meeting online.
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 ...
Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78250 February 16, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 AM Topic: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden: A Seminar About Rose Care Speaker: Meg Ware, San Antonio Rose Society Meg will be giving expert advice on Rose Care and will answer all your questions. Fee: $10 Registration
This tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor: Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration
February BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:00 – 7:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: Finding Research-Based Information Online Skip will teach you how to find accurate answers to gardening questions from Extension Services, other universities, and other research-based, unbiased sources. He’ll also discuss ways to help you identify plants and insects online. You’ll receive ...
Whether in love potions, aphrodisiacs, medicinal treatments, or chocolates on Valentine’s Day, plants have always played an important role in our love lives as well as having distinctive methods of their own. Enjoy a cocktail while you explore the garden and learn about the more salacious lives of plants. Ages 21+. This tour will be repeated on Saturday, February 19 ...
Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers. Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden plot. Participants will have ...
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. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration
Spring Clean Up and To-Do's Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, February 19, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 AM Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 Join David as he discusses soil and landscape prep, gardening tips, and more. Expert and novice gardeners will benefit from this FREE seminar! Bring ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) / 20 Bugs Every Gardener Should Know Presented by Molly Keck, Entomologist and IPM Program Specialist Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Monday, February 21, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 PM Hosted by Gardening Volunteers of South Texas Register for Zoom Webinar After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ...
Earth-Kind Garden and Landscape Series Presented by David Rodriguez and Certified Master Gardeners The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invites you to come learn how to maximize your garden while preserving and protecting the environment. The general public, landscape professionals, and Master Gardeners will all benefit from this six-part series. Fee: $20 per session or $75 for all 6 sessions. ...
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