Bring your most unusual salad and recipe to share with the other attendees. Learn to make vinaigrettes for your salads. At the end of class you will taste each of the salads made by the members of the class and vote on the best salad. The winner will take home a vinegar of your choice from the shop. All attendees ...
Learn the art and history of the ancient centuries old art of bonsai. You will not only learn the techniques, but will also build your own bonsai. Instructor: Sherry Disdier, local bonsai artist The class is free but you must call 210-497-3760 to reserve your space and to insure sufficient supplies.
Note special location and time! Free and Open to the Public! Join GVST for a SPECIAL EDITION of our monthly Gardening Essentials Class. Milberger's staff will discuss how to beat the heat while still enjoying summer gardening. Then we will take a stroll through their Certified Butterfly Garden and drought tolerant grass samples, but don’t forget to keep a pen ...
Free. The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome. For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic: Pollinator Beetles of Texas Speaker: Mike Quinn
This walk is free to members or with paid admission ($12-$9), but registration is required. Meet at 10:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building, third Thursday of the month. Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Come see ...
Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. All members are welcome to observe the meetings; however, in order to accommodate seating, please email the President, Grace Emery, [email protected], that you will be attending. Members can request items be added to the agenda at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Please email the President: [email protected].
An Introduction to The ‘New’ Gardens at Texas A&M University | Leach Teaching Gardens Hosted by the Bexar County Master Gardeners Thursday, July 18, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 San Antonio, TX 78230 Free and Open to the Public Topic: An Introduction to The ‘New’ Gardens at Texas A&M University ...
Everyone is welcome, and it’s Free! The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Meeting will begin at 6:15 PM followed by the speaker at 7:00. For more information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call 830-303-3889. Topic: What Can I Do With My Herb? Speaker: Judy Barrett
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 ...
In this Lunch and Learn opportunity, Gregg Eckhardt will discuss the art and science of the environmental flows that are needed to maintain healthy aquatic and riparian ecosystems in the San Antonio/Guadalupe River basin and San Antonio Bay. Speaker: Gregg Eckhardt, Senior Analyst for the San Antonio Water System and Member of the State of Texas Expert Science Team for ...
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 ...
This walk is free to members or with paid admission, but registration is required. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building. Be sure to view the Garden’s current Birding Checklist. Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, nesting, and protection. Bird Walking ...
Mary Irish will provide an overview of succulent types and their drought tolerant characteristics and will discuss their requirements and use in landscapes. She will have specimens to view and will lead a tour of the garden to show plants in a naturalistic setting. Speaker: Mary Irish; award-winning horticultural consultant, author of several books on landscaping in the Southwest United ...
Growing Texas Superstar® Plants in Your Landscape With David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Northeast ISD Community Education Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Northeast Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217 6:30 – 8:30 PM What makes a plant a Texas Superstar® and why should I use them in my landscape? Texas Superstar® Plants have been ...
The Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) San Antonio 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/ Travis Krause, co-founder ...
Come join us for the 2019 Junior Master Gardener (JMG) Adult Leader Training designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of Youth Gardening. Educators will learn about “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that will provide an appreciation for the environment and cultivate the minds of children. Training will be held Wednesday - Friday, July 24 - 26, 2019, ...
You are invited to attend this workshop and learn about: Web Soil Survey Living with Fire in the Wildland Urban Interface Oak Wilt Identification & Management Deer Management Texas Superstar Plants Hog Management Fee: $20 Registration Fee or $25 at the door, includes lunch and refreshments Register by July 16th by contacting Denise Perez at 210-631-0400 or at [email protected]. See ...
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 San Antonio Botanical Garden is extending its hours to 8:30 PM so you can enjoy Summer Nights every Thursday through August 15, 2019. Regular admission rates apply. This Summer Nights series invites the San Antonio community and beyond to experience the Botanical Garden’s 38 acres of nature space with live music, food trucks, giant lawn games, plant activities, and ...
If you yearn for the delicate blend of creative color and flowing forms often found in quaint English cottage gardens in your Texas landscape then you are in luck! By working the soil and using Texas natives and other well-adapted water savers, you can have the garden you’ve always dreamed of. In this course, you will be introduced to an ...
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