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International Master Gardeners Conference — Penn’s Woods: Digging into our Roots
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
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. ...
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Attracting Wild Birds to Your Landscape / Crape Myrtles, Old & New
Attracting Wild Birds to Your Landscape / Crape Myrtles, Old & New
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 ...
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URBAN WILDLIFE SERIES: Texas Game Species — Managing Private Lands for Wildlife Habitat
URBAN WILDLIFE SERIES: Texas Game Species — Managing Private Lands for Wildlife Habitat
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 ...
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Whimsical Fairy Gardening, Advanced
Whimsical Fairy Gardening, Advanced
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 ...
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Earth-Kind® Home Gardening Series: Citrus in Your Landscape
Earth-Kind® Home Gardening Series: Citrus in Your Landscape
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 ...
$15 – $75
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WaterSaver Walks
WaterSaver Walks
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! ...
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Plants for Our Changing Climate and The Art of Writing About Them — BCMG Educational Seminar & Plant Sale
Plants for Our Changing Climate and The Art of Writing About Them — BCMG Educational Seminar & Plant Sale
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 ...
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BCMG Board of Directors Meeting
BCMG Board of Directors Meeting
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].
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Grow Your Own Cut Flowers
Grow Your Own Cut Flowers
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: ...
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Native Plant Walking Workshop – Third Fridays of the Month
Native Plant Walking Workshop – Third Fridays of the Month
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 ...
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Beekeeping Basics and More!
Beekeeping Basics and More!
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/
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Drip Irrigation Workshop
Drip Irrigation Workshop
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 ...
$5
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.