With the increasing loss of animal habitat, it is more important than ever to transform our residential and commercial landscapes into wildlife-friendly spaces, or wildscape.  An effective wildscape requires more than just flowers.  It requires attention to the interconnected relationships that exist among plants, animals and soil.  In this workshop, landscape designer Emma Jones will guide you through the conceptual ...

How many cherry tomato varieties are there?  Did you say, over 100?  Come get tips on selecting, growing, and protecting cherry tomatoes in the San Antonio area in this FREE seminar. Topic:  Cherry Tomatoes For Kids of All Ages Speaker:  Keith Amelung, local grower Visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ for tickets or call 210-494-6131.

The Native Plant Society of Texas-San Antonio (NPSOT) Chapter meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month except August, November, and December.  They are free and open to the public.  So come join us! Native plant/seed exchange & social time at 6:30 PM, followed by the Program at 7:00.  For more information go to http://npsot.org/wp/sanantonio/ Shannon Brown regenerates native ...

Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 40th Annual San Antonio Home & Garden Show!  Touch, see and feel fully built landscape and water features. Plant Sales Local garden experts who know our soil, climate, and native plants will be ready to answer your toughest garden questions! Hours: Friday, Feb. 28   12:00-8:00 PM Saturday, ...

Free and Open to the public Friday, February 28, 3:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday, February 29, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM For more information, visit http://sanantoniogardencenter.org/flower-show/ 

How many cherry tomato varieties are there?  Did you say, over 100?  Come get tips on selecting, growing, and protecting cherry tomatoes in the San Antonio area in this FREE seminar. Topic: Cherry Tomatoes For Kids of All Ages Speaker: Keith Amelung, local grower Visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/ for tickets or call 210-680-2394.

Free and open to the public.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Topic:  Perspectives on Native Seeds This presentation deals with the legal right of ownership of native plants.  It was sparked from ...

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. ...

The Alamo Orchid Society meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  The social starts at 6:30 PM with the meeting beginning at 7:00.  For more information, visit https://sanantonioalamoorchidsociety.com/ Topic:  Native Texas Orchids and Conservation Speaker:  Dr. Dotty Woodson, award-winning orchid grower and consultant; D&B Orchids, Ft. Worth, TX Dr. Woodson has written articles about orchid culture for many newspapers ...

The Men’s Garden Club of San Antonio meets on the first Thursday of each month and meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, contact Ivan Roman. Topic:  Induced Systemic Resistance in Plants  (ISR is a resistance mechanism in plants.) Speaker:  David M. Vaughan, Consulting Arborist, Arbor Vaughan Consult, LLC Mr. Vaughan, with a degree in Agriculture ...

Many of us inherit landscapes that waste natural resources, are difficult and expensive to maintain, and are not hospitable for wildlife. Learn how to convert a traditional landscape into a WaterSaver landscape that works well with the South Texas climate and efficient irrigation designs. Bring photos or a simple sketch of your yard or an area that you want to ...