Vertical Gardening — SA Herb Society Mtg.

Monthly Meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social at 6:30 P.M.  Meeting starts at 7:00 P.M.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold at [email protected]. Have a small space and want to garden?  No problem!  Vertical gardening enlarges your garden footprint without taking extra real estate.  Join us for ...

Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Growing Texas Superstar® Plants

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

BCMG Monthly Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Growing Texas Superstar® Plants Speaker:  Lynn Cox President, Bexar County Master Gardeners Hosted by the Bexar County Master Gardeners Friday, February 14, 2020 12:00-1:00 pm at Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 San Antonio, TX 78230 Free and Open to the Public It's February...which means 3 things:  It's cold, it's ...

Explore the Canyon

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new adventure! Knowledgeable guides discuss the flora, fauna, natural, and cultural history of this awesome natural area on this exploration. 8:30AM – Noon.  Length of walk and interpretive topic will vary, depending on the group.  Open to all ages; minors must be accompanied by an adult; group size limited ...

Texas Bird Walking Workshop

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Learn about resident and migrant birds in the San Antonio Botanical Garden, their characteristics, and their requirements for food, water, nesting, and protection. Participants meet at 9:00 AM in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building and the walk begins at 9:15.  Be sure to view the Garden’s current Birding Checklist.  Sponsored by San Antonio Water System.  Rewards eligible ...

Spring Clean-Up “To Do’s” for Your Lawn and Landscape

Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX, United States

Spring Clean-Up “To Do’s” for Your Lawn and Landscape With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00 - 11:30 AM Need help with your lawn or landscape?  Join David at this free seminar and learn what needs to ...

30 Bugs Every Gardener Should Know

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

30 Bugs Every Gardener Should Know with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston San Antonio, TX  78209  Join Molly Keck, Program Specialist in Integrated Pest Management and Board Certified Entomologist, and find out more about spring and summer bugs.  Learn which ones ...

$15

Pruning Techniques for Roses

Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX, United States

Pruning Techniques for Roses with Holly Hodgins, Bexar County Master Gardener and Certified Rosarian FREE Seminar Hosted by Rainbow Gardens 8516 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78250 Saturday, February 15, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon This is a great class for the novice and the master gardener, as well.  In addition to being a Master Gardener and Certified Rosarian, ...

Essentials of Gardening Class

The Garden Center 10682 Bandera Road, San Antonio, TX, United States

MGs Juan Soulas and Laura Rogers will have presentations at this Essentials session. BCMGs will earn 1 CEU, Code 001 for the 1:30 to 2:30pm period. 1st Presentation, 12:15pm-1:15pm: "Hire A Pro or Do It Yourself?"  Q&A Round Table with three top experts from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA):  Billy Long, owner of Billy Long Enterprises; Steve Goodson, ...

Garden Conservancy Speaker Series: Grow Fruits & Vegetables in Pots: Lessons from Great Dixter

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

In this illustrated talk, Aaron Bertelsen will discuss his philosophy that no matter how small the space, there exists tremendous opportunity to take an active role in your own food system.  Mr. Bertelsen believes that "growing your own – or at least some of your own – is one of the most effective ways of changing your attitude to what, ...

Soil, Amendments, and Fertilizer — NPSOT Lindheimer Chapter Mtg.

GVTC Auditorium 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels, TX, United States

Free.  The Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (Comal County) meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M.  Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome.  For more information, visit http://npsot.org/wp/lindheimer/ Topic:  Soil, Amendments, and Fertilizer Speaker:  Joanne Hall  

Growing Backyard Fruit, Berries and More

Northeast Community Learning Center 8750 Tesoro Dr, San Antonio, TX, United States

Growing Backyard Fruit, Berries and More With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Northeast ISD Community Education Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Northeast Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217 6:30 – 8:30 PM Wouldn’t it be nice to go out to your backyard and pick some fresh fruits and berries?  Mid-winter is an ...

$35

MG Advanced Training: Vegetables (Register by February 7)

Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Dallas 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX, United States

BCMG CEU Code 001; 1 CEU hour per presentation hour.  If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County at [email protected]. Master Gardener Vegetables Advanced Training is open only to certified Master Gardeners. Information and Registration    Registration deadline is February 7, 2020. Visit https://txmg.org/master-gardener-training/training10/training5/specialist for more information. Save the Dates!  (Further information will be ...

Earth-Kind®Garden & Landscape Series: Trees – Selection, Planting, Maintenance of Shade Trees

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Bexar County 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Earth-Kind® Garden & Landscape Series: Trees - Selection, Planting, Maintenance of Shade Trees Speaker: David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Bexar County 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208 San Antonio, Texas  78230 Wednesday, February 19, 2020 6:30 — 8:30 PM Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invites you to come learn how to ...

$15 – $30

WaterSaver Walks

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with Master Naturalist Linda Cace.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style.  Come see what’s in bloom! Participants meet in the Greenwood Breezeway of the Halsell Welcome Building and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Fee:  Included with membership or general admission ($15-$12) but registration is ...

Container Gardening with Succulents — BCMG Educational Seminar

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Hosted by the Bexar County Master Gardeners Thursday, February 20, 2020 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208 San Antonio, TX 78230 Free and Open to the Public Topic:  Container Gardening With Succulents Growing succulents in containers can be easy with the right amount of care.  Today we will cover the glories of ...

BCMG Board of Directors Meeting

Bexar County Master Gardeners 3355 Cherry Ridge, Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, Lynn Cox, [email protected], the week before the meeting that you will be attending. Members can request that items be added to the agenda at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Please ...

Phenology — Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Mtg.

Guadalupe County AgriLife Extension 210 East Live Oak, Seguin, TX, United States

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:  Phrenology Phrenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. Speaker:  Jon Zeitler

Native Plant Walking Workshop – Third Fridays of the Month

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Explore our Texas Native Trails with a Texas Master Naturalist 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 are as well. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System.  ...

Spring 2020 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program – Begins Today!

San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Pl, San Antonio, TX, United States

Spring 2020 Children’s Vegetable Garden Program Saturday mornings, February 22 through June 6, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Register here. The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, one of the nation’s oldest youth gardening programs, is an opportunity for children aged 7-16 to grow their own vegetables and ornamental plants with the help of instructors ...

Color codes for the calendar are as follows:

  • Orange: These are events for BCMG members only.
  • Blue: These are public events for which BCMG members can also receive CEU credit.
  • Green: These are events that are open to the general public.