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].
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: Capture the Rain: Rain Water Harvesting Speaker: Liz Romero, Guadalupe County Master Gardeners 1 CEU. Code: 001.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
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 and wildscape uses ...
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. 8:30 AM – Noon. Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group. Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied by ...
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 Workshops are scheduled every third Saturday, ...
This free seminar is a must for those who have deer near their home. A hungry deer will eat anything, but there are many steps homeowners can take to create beautiful gardens and protect them from deer damage. Come get ideas and tips on how to protect your landscaping and gardens. Speaker: Shennandoah Connor, owner of Green Goddess Designs For ...
Topic: Cactus & Succulents Within the Landscape Speaker: "Cactus Marty" Ruona Marty Ruona is a Master Gardener, a Landscape Designer, former President of the San Antonio Cactus and Xerophyte Society, and all around cactus and succulent expert. He has been working with them for over 35 years and is happy to share his tricks of the trade with both novice ...
Join Drake White, butterfly expert and owner of the Nectar Bar, as she will introduce nectar and host plants that attract butterflies. Look for eggs and caterpillars at the Butterfly Learning Center. Parking available at the Salado Creek Trailhead, then follow the pedestrian path toward the homestead to enter the garden. Free and no registration is required. A donation to the ...
Bring the whole family to Viva Botanica at the Garden. Explore 38 acres of nature play fun during this family-friendly, alcohol-free Fiesta event that includes hands-on activities, culinary presentations, and performances. Free with membership or general admission ($12-9). For more information, visit https://www.sabot.org/viva-fiesta/ or call 210-536-1400.
Turf Grass 101: Do’s and Don’ts For Your Lawn with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Milberger’s Landscaping & Nursery Saturday, April 20, 2019 3920 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon FREE SEMINAR! David will discuss the basics of lawn maintenance through proper nutrition, mowing, weed control, and irrigation. This seminar ...
Spring SARS Rose Show Come see beautiful roses and rose arrangements at the Spring Rose Show! The theme for the artistic arrangements is “Downtown Abbey.” FREE "How to Grow Roses" Seminar at 2:00 P.M.
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/ Native plants play a vital ...
Growing Backyard and Patio Citrus With David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Northeast ISD Community Education Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Northeast Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217 6:30 – 8:30 PM Who doesn’t love biting into South Texas citrus? Learn how to plant citrus trees that are very fragrant when blooming, attract honey bees, ...
Learn about Texas native Hill Country plants: their growing requirements, characteristics, ethnobotanical and wildscape uses. Participants will also be able to identify invasive plants, practice removing them from native beds, and install new natives in the Hill Country landscape area. Wear comfortable clothing; tools, snacks, and hydration will be provided. Workshop is free but registration is required. Register here for ...
Earth-Kind® Home Gardening Series Sessions presented by: David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture Bexar County Master Gardener Specialists Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 PM 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Topic: The Importance of Trees, Planting Trees, & Maintaining Trees Speaker: Ross Hosea, City Forester - San Antonio Parks & Recreation Come learn how ...
2019 TMGA Conference April 25-27, 2019 Victoria, TX Each person wanting to attend the conference must register themselves. You must register for leadership training and sign up for tours and workshops during registration - this cannot be done separately from registration. Merchandise must be paid for during registration and will be available for pick up at the conference. Late registration ...
Official Fiesta Event! What to See and Do: 12 cactus, succulent, and pottery vendors Educational Displays SACXS Fiesta medal sales Live demonstrations at 10:00 AM on Friday & Saturday Kid Zone with activities for kids Raffle plant drawings every hour Silent auctions (Thurs. & Fri.) Plus unique/landscape plant auctions starting at 2:00 PM (Fri. & Sat.) Presented by the San ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Bexar County Master Gardeners offices are closed today.
Free; presented by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners. Attendees are welcome to bring lunch. For further information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call the Guadalupe County Service Office at 830-303-3889. Topic: Efficient Drip Irrigation in the Vegetable Garden and the Landscape Speaker: Jim Johnson, Guadalupe County Master Gardener 1 CEU. Code: 001.
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