Texas has over 700 species of native bee, representing almost one-fifth of all the species found in the United States!  Join entomologist Jessica Beckham and learn about the biology and ecology of these native bees.  She will discuss the role they play in maintaining healthy ecosystems, their importance as pollinators, and what we can plant and do in our landscapes ...

Come and learn how to make dried tomato pesto, an easy oven tomato sauce, and pickled tomatoes. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/

Under natural forest conditions, the organic materials that fall to the forest floor decompose and replenish the nutrients in the soil.  We typically rake up and discard the leaves, grass clippings, and other litter, thereby not allowing the natural recycling process to take place unless the plants are properly mulched.  Fertilization can be defined as the addition of required nutrients ...

Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Training Class 33 begins today and will continue every Tuesday until November 19, 2019.  Class meets from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1142 FM 1103, Cibolo, TX 78108. For more information, contact Karen Ulrich, Class Coordinator, at [email protected] or 210-422-1594.

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

Fall 2019 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, September 7th through December 14th 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Registration is now open! The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, one of the nation’s oldest youth gardening programs, is an opportunity for children aged 7-16 to grow their own vegetables and ...

Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features.  Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System.  WaterSaver Rewards eligible Instructor: Donald Strandberg ...

It’s a dog-friendly weekend at the Botanical Garden with swimming pools and water bowls for our furry friends.  Have brunch on the patio with your pup at Rosella at the Garden before heading out for a stroll.  Take photos of you and your dog by using #sabotgarden and we’ll share them!  Proceeds from the weekend benefit local animal charities. Fee: ...

This seminar will go over many upper-level Koi-keeping topics, such as how to properly handle your Koi, how to watch for illnesses, proper feeding, and more!  If you’re interested in one day showing your Koi, this seminar would be enormously beneficial! $25 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.

Walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet behind the Admissions kiosk.  Tour leaves at 10:00 A.M. Explore the Texas Native Trails of the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about how native plants conserve water, adapt to their environment, work in landscapes, and what their growing requirements are. Discover what their cultural ...

Grownups grab your little ones (ages 5-12) and bring them to an afternoon of fairy gardening!  Adults and kids alike will have fun choosing their container, picking their plants and fairies, and customizing their fairy gardens by using their imagination.  Bring your own container (10x10x4 is best) or purchase one from the instructor and come prepared to get a little ...

Set at Phil Hardberger Park’s Historic Homestead, the PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden is where children, ages 7 to 14 years old, get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting.  With the help of volunteers from the Bexar County Master Gardeners, children begin each Tuesday morning with a hands-on activity in the garden, followed ...

Learn about Texas native plants while working in the Garden.  We will discuss our natives’ growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses, and learn to identify them in a naturalistic setting.  Our work will be in the Native Trails areas of the Garden removing invasive plants, repairing trails, and planting new natives. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration provided. ...

Monthly meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social 6:30 to 7:00 PM.  Meeting starts at 7:00 PM.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Show and Tell -- San Antonio Herb Society Members will show and talk about their favorite garden tool, cookbook, recipe, plant, or gardening tip. In ...