Everyone is invited to this free 2019 BCMG Speakers Bureau Presentation hosted by San Antonio OASIS! Topic:  Rain Water Harvesting Speaker:  Lou Kellogg, Bexar County Master Gardeners 1.5 CEUs.  BCMG Code: 001.

Free.  The Native Plant Society of Texas-Boerne Chapter meeting begins at 6:30 PM with a Native plant/seed exchange & social time, followed by the Program at 7:00 PM.  For more information, go to https://npsot.org/wp/boerne/ Topic:  Cactus Native to the Texas Hill Country Speaker:  Dr. Jimmy Black, President of the San Antonio Cactus & Xerophyte Society

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, May 8, 2019 Topic: Thirty Bugs Every Gardener Should Know Speaker: Molly Keck, IPM Program Specialist Come learn how to maximize your garden and landscape while preserving ...

Topics to be covered: Hydroponics High Tunnel Tomato Grafting Organic Tests Soil Health Melon, Watermelon, Artichoke, Pepper, Onion, & Tomato Winter Wheat Hands-on Tomato Grafting workshop will be available. Breakfast tacos and Lunch will be provided. RSVP by May 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm with Liza Silva 830-278-9151, Ext. 232 or [email protected] or register online. Flyer 2 CEUs for educational ...

Participants will learn how to identify resident and migrant butterflies, the native Texas plants they require for food and reproduction, and which plants will work well in their landscapes to conserve water and provide habitat. Instructor:  Jessica Leslie, Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and Botanical Garden volunteer Workshop is free with Garden admission, but registration is required.  Meet at 10 am in ...

Learn about a variety of native plants and their important uses while taking a walk along the beautiful San Antonio River. FREE event sponsored by the San Antonio River Authority To reserve a spot, contact Nicki Apostolow, Park Program Coordinator, or call 210-302-3252.  For more information, visit https://www.sara-tx.org/events/  

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:  Texas Superstar® Plants ...

The Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP) is a series of day-long classes that teaches best practices for native plant landscaping – including wildlife habitat gardening.  Each class consists of an indoor training session and an outdoor plant walk.  Participants will see common invasive plants in natural areas.  In each level 45 native Texas plants recommended for your landscape and 5 ...

A family-friendly day for celebrating all things birds across the world! Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with a festival filled with bird-themed games, crafts, nature-based vendors, native plant sale, food trucks, live bird of prey show, and presentations about our feathered friends. Visit http://mitchelllake.audubon.org/migratorybirdfest for more information.

Participants will learn how to use Bokashi composting to quickly turn kitchen waste into organic matter that conserves water, creates healthier soil, and sequesters carbon in the ground--creating a more sustainable community. Instructor:  Elizabeth Gruy, founder of Compost Queens Workshop is free with admission, but registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.sabot.org/education/adult-classes/gardening-waterwise/ or call 210-536-1400.

It's time to get excited about herbs!  Mary Beth has so much to share about planting, care, harvesting, and cooking with herbs. Speaker:  Mary Beth Wilkinson, San Antonio Herb Society RSVP to attend this FREE seminar. For more information visit https://www.rainbowgardens.biz/seminar-and-event-calendar/.

FREE Adult Seminar Gardens designed to attract and nurture butterflies are becoming more and more popular in our area because they are not only beautiful, but contribute to the health and well-being of one of our very important pollinators.  Butterfly gardens also give us an opportunity to provide a fun and educational family activity. Visit Milberger Landscape nursery to view ...