Turn water scarcity into water abundance! Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm water runoff, lower your water bill, and keep your garden green all year long.  Join us in this FREE workshop to learn more about medium to large scale rainwater harvesting for residential and commercial applications.  We’ll cover water catchment basics, tanks, filtration, pumps, codes, water budgeting, potential catchment volume ...

Learn how the Botanical Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources.  Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities.  Join a specially trained docent on a walk to examine these diverse features. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is ...

Summer Floral Design Workshop Succulent Dish Garden with a "Twist" Taught by Barbara Schultz San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society Tuesday, July 13, 2021 12:00 - 2:00 PM San Antonio Garden Center 3310 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX  78209 Fee: $35 (includes succulent plants & container) Class size is limited.  Enroll today! Enrollment Form                                                

Interested in saving money?  SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers!  In this FREE workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible plants, what to do if you have irrigation, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish.  Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space ...

Come see what’s in bloom!  Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist.  Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee:  $15 ($13.50, Garden members)  Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 14, at ...

Are you looking to cook high quality compost?  If so, this FREE workshop is for you.  We will take a deep dive into a super effective, time-tested method for producing high quality hot compost.  We'll get into the process, science, feedstocks, inoculants, "pro tips," and much more. Registration Please visit our Virtual Workshop FAQ if you have any issues registering or logging ...

Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Meet at 9:15 am behind the Admissions kiosk.  Space is limited and face coverings are required. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members).  Registration deadline is Friday, July 16 at 9:15 A.M. Registration

Come prepared to learn all about raised garden beds!  Why is this style of gardening so popular?  What are the benefits to using raised beds?  Is raised bed gardening easier than other types of gardens? Come join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Darinka Hudson, founder ...

Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits – from happy plants to money in your wallet.  With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start.  This FREE short workshop will touch on all of the basics, and questions to ask yourself.  This class is good for those looking to "dip their toes" in ...

For thousands of years Texas plants have been used for sustenance, medicine, and the establishment of the area.  As the region and its populations changed, so did the ethnobotany (relationship between people and plants).  This seasonally changing tour will explore the Texas Native Trails, exploring the diverse relationships people have had, and still have, with plants in Texas. Instructor:  Maeve ...

The San Antonio Botanical Garden is bringing the heat with its second Pequeño Pepper Day, focusing this year on the chiles of Mexico and San Antonio.  The day will be filled with entertainment and activities for the whole family including: Performances beginning at 10:30 a.m. Azul Barrientos, San Antonio’s beloved singer/songwriter Guadalupe Dance Academy 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Guided Tour ...

Our in-house ARCSA trained, rainwater harvesting and irrigation specialist, Jess Mayes, hosts this FREE unique interactive workshop.  Come ready to ask questions and find the guidance for your rainwater harvesting projects. Turn water scarcity into water abundance.  Rainwater harvesting can reduce storm water runoff, lower your water bill, and keep your garden green all year long.  Join us to learn ...

Learn how the shrubby Texas native Capsicum annum took over the world’s palate becoming a culinary, medicinal, cultural staple.  Don’t miss out on winning a chile tepin plant. Instructor:  Maeve Bassett, Conservation and Volunteer Programs Specialist Registration is required and space is limited. Fee:  $10 ($9, Garden members)    Deadline to register is July 24 by 10:00 A.M. Registration

Join Andrew Labay, San Antonio Botanical Garden’s Director of Horticulture, to learn all about peppers and growing them in San Antonio.  This program will begin with a brief presentation followed by a walk through the garden to look at different varietals and growing methods. Instructor:  Andrew Labay, Director of Horticulture Registration is required and space is limited. Fee:  $20 ($18, ...

Design and implement landscapes that work.  In this FREE workshop, learn valuable techniques to develop landscapes that are made to last and function sustainably with local ecosystems.  A properly designed sustainable landscape should be beautiful and eco-friendly while saving resources and requiring minimal maintenance.  Keep water on your property, reduce localized flooding, manage storm water flows, design for conservation and ...

A panel of San Antonio gardeners and natural resource professionals will present their views, discuss the issues, and answer questions about the impact of the Big Freeze on San Antonio plants and what the aftermath of the Freeze indicates about how we should plan, plant, and manage residential gardens, city parks, and nature preserves. This is a Zoom meeting. Registration – ...

Come prepared to learn all about aquaponic gardening!  How does an aquaponic garden differ from a regular in-ground garden?  What are the benefits and why would I want to create one?  Does an aquaponic garden save water? Come join us in this unique interactive FREE webinar where you will be able to get your questions answered by our expert, Johnny ...