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/ Topic: Learning to Love Ball ...
Have you thought about becoming a Master Gardener? If so, you're in luck! Bexar County Master Gardener Intern Training Class 63 begins Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Classes will meet every Wednesday, Noon – 4:00 PM, for 13 weeks Cost: $260 payable in full on the 1st day of class Application available NOW! Application deadline: June 17, 2019 Application may be ...
A full pool, but chemical-free! Living Swimming Pools utilize Bog Filters and Ultraviolet Sterilizers to purify water very effectively, creating a natural (and gorgeous) alternative to traditional pools. There is a right and a wrong way to construct these–don’t take a chance. Let us teach you how! $25 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.
*NEW* Weekend Workshops at The Garden Center, 10682 Bandera Rd., San Antonio, TX 78250 FREE! Topics will cover everything from beginner basics to xeriscaping. Saturday, June 1, 2019 10:00 - 11:00 AM Herb Gardening
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 ...
Learn more about terrariums and all the choices available: moss, tropical, and succulent scapes. Pick a theme and a container and make one to take home! Instructor: Laura Jarvis, CLT Fee: $20. Registration
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 ...
Join Chef Dave Terrazas and Bexar County Master Gardener Nora Richards in the Outdoor Teaching Kitchen for a horticultural and culinary presentation of Nora’s native Philippines, showcasing unique herbs and spices in a four-course tasting experience. Fee: $25.00 ($22.50 member) Instructors: Dave Terrazas, Botanical Garden Culinary and Wellness Programs Manager, and Nora Richards, Bexar County Master Gardener Registration 1 CEU ...
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. ...
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, June 5, 2019 Topic: Rainwater Harvesting & Drip Irrigation Speakers: Lou Kellogg and Anna Vogler, Bexar County Master Gardener Specialists Come learn how to maximize your ...
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 ...
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 ...
Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources. Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities. Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. This walk is offered on April 5th, May 3rd, and June 7th. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10am. Instructor: ...
Note: on June 7, the link to the live webinar, in the title below, opens about 15 minutes before the webinar. If you try to log in earlier, you will get an error message. The URL is subject to change. Please click on the title prior to the start time in order to get the correct URL. 2019 All Bugs Good and Bad ...
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 ...
Growing Citrus on Your Patio and in Your Landscape with David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Milberger’s Landscaping & Nursery Saturday, June 8, 2019 3920 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon In San Antonio you can successfully grow bountiful citrus from trees planted in your landscape or in containers. The ...
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 ...
Keep Your Lawn and Landscape Alive through the Summer Heat With David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presented by Northeast ISD Community Education Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Northeast Community Learning Center, 8750 Tesoro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78217 6:30 – 8:30 PM Come join local gardening expert David Rodriguez as he shows you how to keep your lawn and landscape ...
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
Master Gardener Tree Care Advanced Training has been cancelled. BCMG CEU Code 001. If you are interested in attending, please email David Rodriguez, Extension Agent-Horticulture, Bexar County at [email protected]. Master Gardener Tree Care Advanced Training is open only to certified Master Gardeners. Fee: $185, due by May 24, 2019. Information/Agenda/Registration Visit https://txmg.org/master-gardener-training/training10/training5/specialist for more information. Save the date for these future ...
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. ...
FREE and open to the public! Bring your lunch and join us! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2019 Brown Bag Lunch & Learn programs will be conducted the 2nd Friday of each month, 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM, at the Bexar County Extension Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, Suite 208). The sessions will provide information on consumer horticulture. Today's Topic: Harvesting and Storing ...
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 Workshops are scheduled every third Saturday, ...
Bexar County Master Gardeners Top Tomato Contest Saturday, June 15, 2019 9:00 AM - Noon at Fanick's Garden Center 1025 Holmgreen Rd. San Antonio, TX 78220 Come Join the Fun! CONTEST ENTRY: 9:00 – 11:00 AM JUDGING: 11:00 AM – 12 :00 PM Winners will be announced after the judging. CATAGORIES: Cherry/Small Tomatoes (first, second and third place prizes) ...
Participants will learn about the common plants of Central Texas, the characteristics of the seeds they produce, when to gather, how to store, and how to germinate these seeds. Attendees will also practice gathering seeds in the garden and receive a free plant. Instructor: Michael Eason, author, conservation botanist, and head of SABG Rare Plant Conservation Dept Fee: $15 ($13.50 ...
International Master Gardeners Conference June 16-21, 2019 Valley Forge, PA Register here until May 23, 2019. Early registration closes April 14, 2019. Penn’s Woods: Digging into our Roots is the theme for our 2019 conference. Recognizing the region’s rich history of horticulture for more than three centuries enables the conference to include a full array of lectures, demonstrations, tours, and field study ...
National Pollinator Week — June 17-23, 2019 National Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what you can do to protect them. Twelve years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. ...
GVST Gardening Essentials classes are free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is appreciated. No pre-registration is required. Garden tool sharpening is also available ($3 donation appreciated). For more information, visit [email protected] or call 210-251-8101. Session 1: Attracting Wild Birds to Your Landscape Learn about how to attract wild birds to your landscape, their contributions to the ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service presents URBAN WILDLIFE SERIES: Texas Game Species Reserve your spot and register by Friday, June 14, 2019. Contact Frances by phone 210-631-0400 or email ([email protected]) to register. Fee: $30 for the series OR $10 per class (payable at the door) Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Managing Private Lands for Wildlife Habitat Dr. Roel Lopez, Director, Natural ...
Take your fairy gardening skills to the next level. This class will be more intricate and will include more whimsical items such as a fairy house, miniature gardening, tree-like plants, and more. You will learn how to design a hardscape patio/walkway for your garden. Bring your own container that is 12' in diameter. A $40 supply fee, payable to the ...
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, June 19, 2019 Topic: Citrus in Your Landscape Speaker: David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent - Horticulture Come learn how to maximize your garden and landscape while ...
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 what’s in bloom! ...
Plants for Our Changing Climate and The Art of Writing About Them Hosted by the Bexar County Master Gardeners Thursday, June 20, 2019 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: Plants for Our Changing Climate and The Art of Writing About Them ...
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].
This class is for the flower arranger who wants to grow their own flowers and for the gardener who knows how to grow but wants ideas to fill their house with their harvest. Your instructor will teach you the best varieties to grow in San Antonio, techniques on soil improvements, and harvesting tips for keeping your flowers fresh longer. Instructor: ...
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 ...
Beekeeping Basics and More! Speaker: Jim Bills Jim is passionate about bees and beekeeping. Join him for this interesting free seminar and learn about what it takes to get started in beekeeping. Register here. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/events-classes/
Learn about drip irrigation and how it can save you time and water. You will make a small model in class to help you learn how to set up the real thing in your garden. Speaker: John Vann, Bexar County Master Gardener Fee: $5. Register online by June 19th. Space and materials are limited, so sign up now! For more ...
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/ Topic: The Harry ...
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 beginning June 27 and ending on Thursday, August 15, except for Thursday, July 4th. 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 ...
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: Fairy Gardens Speaker: Amy McNulty, Guadalupe County Master Gardeners 1 CEU. BCMG Code: 001.
Bring your friends and family to this fun workshop for everyone! Laura Jarvis, CLT, will help you create an interesting succulent garden after you choose your succulents from our large selection. You will also get to choose your terra cotta container and decorating supplies. Fee: $15. Registration. For more information, visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/events/
Learn about the best plants for container gardening in sun or shade, with demonstrations, in this FREE seminar. Containers are great for small spaces, in place of in-ground planting due to poor soil, or to brighten a porch or patio! For more information, visit http://www.thegardencenter.com/upcoming-events/
Turn your landscape into a magnet for butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and bees! The instructor will discuss pollinator-friendly native plants and will lead a tour of the Garden. Participants will also receive a free pollinator plant. Instructor: Emma Jones, Pollinator Garden Designer Fee: $10 (Members $9). Registration For more information, visit https://www.sabot.org/education/adult-classes/gardening-waterwise/ or call 210-536-1400.
Learn about drip irrigation and how it can save you time and water. You will make a small model in class to help you learn how to set up the real thing in your garden. Speaker: Lou Kellogg, Bexar County Master Gardener Lou has been working with the water conservation team of Master Gardeners for several years now and has ...
Come learn about the origin of plant botanical names, what these names tell us about the plants and their characteristics, why we use these scientific classifications, and how knowing these names can make your gardening so much richer. Instructor: Mary Irish, award-winning horticultural consultant, author of several books on landscaping in the Southwest US, and manager of plant sales at ...
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Training Class 33 will be offered on Tuesdays, July 30 - November 19, 2019, from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1142 FM 1103, Cibolo, TX 78108 Fee: $210 (10% discount if paid by July 1st) and includes Texas Master Gardener Handbook. Class size is limited. Registration deadline is ...
Attention all Bexar County Master Gardeners: Earn 1 CEU of the minimum 6 CEUs needed annually for Bexar County Master Gardener recertification by listening to one archived podcast of the WOAI 1200 AM Lawn and Garden Show. Click on the following link to select a podcast of interest to you: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/woai-home-and-garden-show-20474868/ - OR - You can earn 1 CEU (of ...
Celebrate Independence Day at the San Antonio Botanical Garden! Surrounded by the beautiful garden blooms, watch the sky light up with red, white, and blue fireworks provided by the San Antonio Country Club. Listen to live music by Texas Tide Band on Concert Lawn. Have fun playing giant lawn games in the company of family and friends. Tickets will NOT ...
This seminar covers every aspect of pond construction, from general design and excavation techniques to specific pump and filter advice! Bring your questions–we’ll be happy to answer them! $20 class fee For more information call, 210-659-5841, or visit http://watergardengems.com/NewSite/let-us-help-you/pond-building-101/.
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 ...