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. ...
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.
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/
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
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