Fairy gardening has been gaining in popularity over the last couple of years.  These whimsical container gardens offer a mini, planted playspace with endless opportunity for customization and imagination.  Learn the basics from plant-picking to maintaining your fairy garden and come prepared to get a little dirty!  Bring your own container (10x10x4 is best) or purchase one from the instructor ...

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. ...

Agricultural law is an important topic for Texas landowners.  This FREE program will provide attendees with information on a broad number of common issues facing landowners from water law to eminent domain, special use tax valuation to landowner liability, fence law to key estate planning documents, and more. All attendees will receive a copy of the "Owning Your Piece of ...

15th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival June 7 - 9, 2019 Friday, June 7:  12:00 Noon - 6:00 PM Saturday, June 8:  9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, June 9:  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission is FREE! Visit Local Lavender Farms Lavender Market on the Grounds of the Historic Old Blanco County Courthouse Speakers' Pavilion featuring tips on growing and ...

48th Texas Folklife Festival Friday, June 7, 2019, 5:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday June 8, 2019, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday, June 9, 2019, 12:00 Noon – 7:00 PM Located on the grounds of the Institute of Texan Cultures on the UTSA Hemisfair Campus, the three-day event showcases the Lone Star State’s diversity and rich heritage through a wide ...

This seminar provides an overview and chief identifying characteristics of agaves, yuccas, nolinas, and similar drought tolerant plants.  The instructor will have specimens to view, will discuss their use in landscapes, and will then lead of tour of the Garden. Instructor: Mary Irish, award-winning horticultural consultant, author of several books on landscaping in the Southwest US, and manager of plant ...

The San Antonio Botanical Garden celebrates the summer season with Texas to Table, a farm to table culinary experience that honors the bounty of locally sourced foods.  Enjoy a Taiwanese inspired, Summer Garden Menu created by local celebrity chefs, Chef Teddy Liang and Chef Dave Terrazas, while listening to melodic sounds of local San Antonio duo Wasted Talent.  The menu ...

Free.  Native Plant Society of Texas, Guadalupe County Chapter Meetings are open to the public.  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/ Topic:  Saving Texas Native Bees Speaker:  Jessica Beckham

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. ...

All Military Veterans are invited to attend a Free Day-Long Seminar.  Lunch will be provided. Registration

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure! Natural Area entrance fees apply. Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. 8:00 AM – Noon. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group. Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied ...