Offices Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
This tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor: Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration
BCMG January Monthly Meeting Thursday, January 20, 2022 1:00 – 3:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: Rodeo Tomatoes: Their History & How to Grow Them Karen will explain the best practices for raising prize-winning tomatoes. Also, this year’s Rodeo tomato will be unveiled. Speaker: Karen Gardner, Bexar County Master Gardener The meeting is free and open to ...
Fruit Tree Seminar Presented by Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, January 22, 2022 9:00 - 11:30 AM Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Rd. San Antonio, TX 78220 Dr. Larry Stein, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will teach you everything you need to know about fruit trees in this FREE seminar. Come learn about planting, pruning, fertilizing, ...
Kick off Orchid Week with a keynote lecture about native orchids of Texas, followed by four sessions taught by San Antonio Orchid Society members. Keynote Lecture: Native Orchids of Texas by Michael Eason and Adam Black | 9:30 – 11:15 AM Presenters: Michael Eason, Director of Plant Conservation & Research, and Adam Black, Freelance Botanist Orchid Sessions: Growing Vanda Orchids | ...
The San Antonio area has many unique edible native plants that have been used for thousands of years. However, modernization led to a reduced interest and need for the often-labor-intensive foodstuffs. Rising interest in foraging, eating locally, and regional terroir has recently led to a resurgence of personal and business interest in revitalizing these plants. This workshop will cover the ...
Fruit Trees Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, January 29, 2022 10:00 - 11:30 AM Milberger's Landscaping and Nursery 3920 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 Join David at this FREE seminar and learn all you need to know about backyard fruit trees. Bring your questions! 1.5 CEs - Code 001
Be dazzled by the bold, vivid, and colorful world of orchids on display at the Botanical Garden! Bring the whole family to explore the world’s largest family of flowering plants with hands-on activities and more! Fee: Included with Garden admission and membership ($15-12) General Admission Tickets
Spring 2022 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Saturday mornings, February 19 through June 4, from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Registration is now open! The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables with the help of educators, horticulturists, and volunteers. Each family/group is allotted a 3.5’ x 28’ garden ...
San Antonio Garden Center Monthly Meetings and Programs are free and open to the public. Meetings and Programs are the 1st Wednesday of each month, September–May. A Coffee Social and Plant Exchange/Sale begins at 9:30 AM with the program following at 10:00. Topic: Getting Plumerias Ready for Spring Speaker: Kraus Shonfeld Yes, you can create a lovely and colorful tropical ...
Home Grown Lecture Series 2022 Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) Online Registration Free Online Monthly Seminars February 3, 2022 - Basic Grafting Techniques Shannon Dietz, County Extension Agent-Ag & Natural Resources 1 BCMG CE - Code 001 March 3, 2022 - Tomatoes on the Patio Brandi Keller, County Extension Agent-Horticulture 1 BCMG CE - Code 001 April 7, 2022 - Starting ...
Fridays, February 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM This four-session, 32-hour course is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees. Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend to ...
Learn how the Botanical Garden uses infrastructure, architecture, and plants to conserve resources throughout the garden and learn the importance of building sustainable communities. Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Masks are ...
Explore the Botanical Garden’s Texas Native Trails and learn all about native plants – how they conserve water, adapt to their environment, and their growing requirements. Explore our 11-acre Texas Native Trail with a Master Naturalist. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Meet at 10 am Behind the Admission kiosk. Masks are required ...
Growing and Maintaining Roses Presented by Holly Hodgins, Bexar County Master Gardener Come join Holly for this FREE seminar as she shares the tips and techniques to help you find the right selection of roses, the correct way to plant them, and how to provide the care they need, including the ...
Monthly meeting of the BCMG Board of Directors. Please contact President Liana Benavides at least one day in advance if you would like to observe the meeting online.
Lunch & Learn With a Bexar County Master Gardener Bring your favorite lunch and learn from one of our Bexar County Master Gardeners. We will be meeting from Noon to 1:00 PM on the second Friday of each month. These lunch seminars are free. However, because of COVID restrictions, reservations are required and must be made in advance because seating ...
Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Road San Antonio, TX 78250 February 16, 2022 10:00 - 11:00 AM Topic: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden: A Seminar About Rose Care Speaker: Meg Ware, San Antonio Rose Society Meg will be giving expert advice on Rose Care and will answer all your questions. Fee: $10 Registration
This tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor: Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members). Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to tour start time. Registration
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