(SOLD OUT) Watersaver Landscape Design School

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

In this workshop, you will learn how to convert a traditional landscape into a watersaver landscape.  Instructors will go over what types of plants work well in our South Texas climate, efficient irrigation designs, and thematic planting area techniques.  Bring photos or a simple sketch of your yard or an area that you want to design and receive one–on–one consultation.  ...

2019 Texas Pollinator BioBlitz

Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park (PHP WEST) 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

Patty Leslie Pasztor, Texas Master Naturalist and author, will lead this walk identifying butterflies and nectar-producing plants in the park.  Later, observations will be posted on the iNaturalist or Instagram websites. Walk is free but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.philhardbergerpark.org/calendar

Secrets of a Successful Wildflower Meadow

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Come and learn from the expert when and how to plant wildflowers successfully in your area. Speaker:  John R. Thomas, Founder/Owner, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg, TX Seminar is FREE but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-5734.

Native Plant Walking Workshop – First Saturdays of the Month

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 ...

Native Plant Adaptations to the South Texas Climate

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

The South Texas climate is one of extremes and our native plants have developed characteristics that allow them to survive and even flourish under these conditions.  Join author Mary Irish as she explains how native plants have evolved to deal with our climate and what these specific adaptations look like.  She will then lead a walk in the Garden to ...

Fall Vegetable Seminar and Sale

Fanick’s Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fall Vegetable Seminar and Sale With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Fanick’s Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Road, San Antonio, TX  78220 Saturday, October 5, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon David will show you how to plant, grow, and harvest your vegetables properly.  David has a ton of experience in gardening and would love to ...

Seed Bomb Workshop

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Make wildflower seed bombs as gifts or to distribute later in gardens, parks, roadsides, or even private property (with permission, of course).  What better way to help our pollinators than planting the wildflowers they need to survive.  Come on out, get your hands dirty, and have some fun! Workshop follows the "Secrets to a Successful Wildflower Meadow" seminar at 10:00 ...

iNaturalist Workshop and Pollinator BioBlitz

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

It can be challenging for any of us to know exactly what we’re looking at when we explore the flora and fauna of the natural world.  Fortunately, there are some powerful technologies available to help us improve our understanding.  Join biologist Craig Hensley and learn how to use the citizen science computer and smartphone app iNaturalist.  After the classroom portion, ...

Stop the Spread, Spread the Word, Just Do It! — NPSOT Guadalupe County Chapter Mtg.

St. John Lutheran Church 600 S. Center Street, Marion, TX, United States

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  There is a plant/seed exchange and greeting at 6:30 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. For more information, directions to St John’s Lutheran Church, or membership applications, see the website at http://npsot.org/wp/guadalupe/ This presentation will describe the most challenging ...

Texas Native Trails Working Workshop

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

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. ...

Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard Field Trip

Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road, Elmendorf, TX, United States

Bexar County Master Gardeners! You are invited to attend a lunch and program at the Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Rd. Elmendorf, TX 78112 Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:00 AM __________ Roasted Chicken Served with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Vegetable __________ BCMG Members may bring one guest Cost is $18 per person (includes tax and gratuity) 1 CEU, Code ...

$18

Benefits of Hemp and CBD — SA Herb Society Mtg.

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 P.M.  Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Topic:  Benefits of Hemp and CBD Hemp and CBD have had a major rise in popularity, but how much do you know about this cannabis ...

Beekeeping Basics (Register Now!)

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Class fills up fast!  Register now! Have you ever thought about keeping bees?  For ag exemption purposes, to pollinate your garden, make your own honey, or just as a hobby? This program is for anyone interested in beekeeping and/or learning how to start beekeeping, but need to know where to start.  This class is geared for first time beekeepers and ...

$65

Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Growing Winter Vegetables

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

FREE and open to the public!  Bring your lunch and join us! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208).  The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Today's Topic:  Growing Winter Vegetables ...

2019 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival

The Pearl 312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX, United States

2019 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival - October 12-20, 2019 Check the website for lots of FREE festival activities along with these educational workshops: ***Saturday, October 12*** Gardening Workshop: Planting for Monarchs and Other Pollinators San Antonio Botanical Garden 1:00 – 2:30 PM and 3 – 4:30 PM $10     Details and Registration ***Friday, October 18*** Lunch-N- Learn: Monarchs, ...

Olive Bread Workshop — Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard

Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard 25195 Mathis Road, Elmendorf, TX, United States

This is a hands-on workshop to learn how to make a rustic olive bread. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

Fall Festival 2019 at Rainbow Gardens

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Our annual Fall Festival is a fun day out for the whole family with free activities for the kids and food, vendors, and in-store sales and promotions. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ or call 210-680-2394.

Fall is for Planting Trees and More!

Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fall is for Planting Trees and More! With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604,  San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, October 12, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Fall is an ideal time to plant in South Central Texas because our cooler night temperatures and better rain ...

Planting for Monarch Butterflies and Other Pollinators

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

This 90-minute workshop and tour ($10 that includes your entry fee to the entire garden) will describe 22 plants that thrive in San Antonio and provide nectar or larvae for butterflies and other pollinators.  You’ll see many of these plants up close in a garden setting and some will be offered for sale. Presenters will be noted landscapers Charles Bartlett ...

$10

Companion Planting — SA Rose Society Mtg.

San Antonio Rose Society meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, visit http://www.sarosesociety.org. A frequently asked question among our members is, “What other plants go well with roses in my beds?”  Since an expert on the subject may not always be around, we have decided to use the expertise of our members, many of whom do ...

Color codes for the calendar are as follows:

  • Orange: These are events for BCMG members only.
  • Blue: These are public events for which BCMG members can also receive CEU credit.
  • Green: These are events that are open to the general public.