San Antonio Rose Society meetings are free and open to the public.  For more information, visit http://www.sarosesociety.org. SARS members will be discussing hosting the South Central District Rose Show & Convention -- “Roses of the Wild West” -- to be held here in San Antonio, November 1 & 2, 2019.

PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden Fall 2019 Tuesdays, September 10 - December 10 — 9:00-11:30 AM The Phil Hardberger Park Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for children 7 to 14 years old to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting. With the help of volunteers from the Bexar County Master Gardeners, children ...

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/ Some familiar grasses and shrubs often die no ...

Monthly meetings of the San Antonio Herb Society, free and open to the public, begin with a pot luck social 6:30 to 7:00 PM.  Meeting starts at 7:00 PM.  For more information, contact Vicki Jamvold. Topic:  Raised Beds Come learn about simple construction, soil preparation, and growing in a constricted area.  A raised bed can add interesting levels to the ...

This four-session course was designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certified exam.  This course is also ideal for the citizen who wants to stay safe while improving the health of trees and learn more about the value of trees.  Nonprofessionals are welcome to attend the entire course or other sessions to gain a better understanding of the benefits ...

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:  Growing Kitchen Herbs ...

Come join us this September for the 2019 Fall Youth Garden Educator training class! This training is designed for teachers, educators, and volunteers in support of youth gardening in the classroom and community. If you are interested in starting a gardening program in your school/community or you are looking for ways to enhance your already existing youth garden, do not ...

You will Learn~ That ‘xeriscape’ doesn’t mean “all rocks” Why it’s important to create your design before you buy your plants How to work with your property configuration Tips on improving your soil Basics of plant selection, including recommended varieties of native and adapted plants. What you can expect: 4 presentations on xeriscaping, design, improving soil, and plant selection 1-on-1 ...

Learn about how Savannas are ecotones (regions of transition between two biological communities) and are more biologically diverse than either forests or prairies alone.  There will be a short walk around the Savanna on level terrain. Speakers:  Cleveland Powell and Don Kirchoff, Native Prairies Association of Texas Program is free but registration is required.

Come to this FREE workshop and learn how to brine olives and how to ferment other vegetables. For more information, visit https://www.sandyoaks.com/workshops/ or call 210-621-0044.

Brews and Blooms isn’t your typical beer garden!  Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a casual evening of craft brew samplings, food booths, lawn games, and music in a gorgeous garden setting.  Admission to Brews and Blooms is limited, so purchase your tickets early. Premium Admission starts at 6:00 PM General Admission starts at 7:00 PM Tickets $17 ...