Week of Events
BOOtanica Plant Sale
Plants make people happy! Discover a wide variety of native plants, succulents, grasses, and butterfly-friendly plants during the BOOtanica Plant Sale. Volunteers will be on-site to help you find the perfect plants for your garden. Admission is not required to shop the plant sale which will take place in front of the Admission Kiosk. However, admission is required to visit ...
Texas Fruit Conference & Tour
Texas Fruit Conference - New Braunfels Civic Convention Center October 28 (8:00am-5pm), October 29 (9am-3pm) Registration fee includes a "Taste of Texas Fruit Reception" on Monday and lunch both days. The 8th Annual Texas Fruit Conference offers a combination of fundamental and advanced presentations on fruit growing for Texas conditions. Individuals interested in starting an orchard for fun or for ...
BCMG CEU Opportunity
Attention all Bexar County Master Gardeners: Earn 1 CEU of the minimum 6 CEUs needed annually for Bexar County Master Gardener recertification by listening to one archived podcast of the WOAI 1200 AM Lawn and Garden Show. Click on the following link to select a podcast of interest to you: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/woai-home-and-garden-show-20474868/ - OR - You can earn 1 CEU (of ...
Fall 2019 South Central District Rose Show & Convention – “Roses of the Wild West”
The San Antonio Rose Society will host the Fall 2019 South Central District Rose Show & Convention, November 1-2, 2019. The theme for the Show is “Roses of the Wild West,” which incorporates the romance of the rose with the ruggedness of the old west. For more information, visit http://www.sarosesociety.org/
Texas Native Trails Working Workshop
Texas Native Trails Working Workshop
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. ...
Japanese Landscaping: Watersaving Lessons from Kumamoto En
Japanese Landscaping: Watersaving Lessons from Kumamoto En
Kumamoto En is a favorite destination of the Botanical Garden for many visitors. In celebration of its imminent opening, Stephanie Jones will talk about the horticulture, philosophy, and art of Kumamoto En. Special attention will be given to the water conserving features of this style of gardening and how to incorporate these features into your landscape. Speaker: Stephanie Jones, Botanical ...
Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at SABOT
Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at SABOT
Scarecrow Trail Exhibit at the San Antonio Botanical Garden September 28 to November 10, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Be sure to check out the Bexar County Master Gardeners "It's Planting Thyme" scarecrow! Dispersed throughout the Botanical Garden, visitors will be treated to scarecrows created by community organizations and partners. This artistic exhibit highlights creative and fun interpretations of ...
Sustainability Walks
Sustainability Walks
Learn how the Garden showcases ways to conserve scarce resources. Its infrastructure, architecture, and plants offer important lessons on building sustainable communities. Join our specially trained docents on a walk to examine these diverse features. Participants meet behind the Admissions kiosk and the walk begins at 10:00 A.M. Instructor: Donald Strandberg Walk is free with admission but registration is required. ...
2019 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Spiders Commonly Found in Houses
2019 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Spiders Commonly Found in Houses
Note: on November 1, the link to the live webinar, in the title below, opens about 15 minutes before the webinar. If you try to log in earlier, you will get an error message. The URL is subject to change. Please click on the title prior to the start time in order to get the correct URL. 2019 All Bugs Good and Bad ...
Arbor Day for SA
Arbor Day for SA
Join us to celebrate San Antonio trees and nature at this free, family-friendly event with activities, presentations, crafts, and tree climbers.
Holiday Succulent Arrangements
Holiday Succulent Arrangements
In this holiday-themed succulent design gardening class, learn about the types and growing requirements of succulents. The group will be led on a tour of the succulent wall outside the Carriage House. Participants will be guided through the creation of their very own holiday succulent wreaths to take home—the perfect holiday centerpiece! Fee: $45 ($40.50, Garden members). Fee includes all ...
Native Plant Walking Workshop – First Saturdays of the Month
Native Plant Walking Workshop – First Saturdays 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 ...
Lawn and Landscape TO-DO List for Winter
Lawn and Landscape TO-DO List for Winter
Lawn and Landscape TO-DO List for Winter With David Rodriguez Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Free Seminar hosted by Milberger's Landscaping & Nursery 3920 North Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, November 2, 2019 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Getting ready for winter is the theme of this FREE Earth-Kind® seminar. David's topics will include an Earth-Kind® overview, ...
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.