Leading researchers. Industry experts. Master Gardeners from around the world. Six days of virtual networking, workshops, and education brought to you by the Virginia Extension Master Gardener program. Join us virtually September 12-17, 2021. REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 5, 2021 - Check this page for information now! A full schedule and pricing information will be made available in March 2021. Announcements regarding registration ...
30 Bugs Every Gardener Should Know with Molly Keck, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Not every insect in your garden is a villain. Learn how to recognize beneficial and non-beneficial bugs and insects in your landscape. Entomologist Molly Keck will introduce you to the most common insects in San Antonio, Texas, and integrated pest management solutions to safely manage their ...
Interested in saving money? SAWS has amazing conservation programs available to customers! In this FREE workshop we take a deeper dive into all of the WaterSaver Landscape program requirements, resources, eligible plants, what to do if you have irrigation, and how to plan and install a WaterSaver Landscape from start to finish. Get ready to have a beautiful outdoor space ...
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners Lunch & Learn Program Topic: Butterfly Gardening Speaker: Keith Muschalek, Guadalupe County Master Gardener For more information, visit Guadalupe County Master Gardeners – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. 1 BCMG CE – Code 001
Come see what’s in bloom! Explore the Botanical Garden’s WaterSaver Gardens with a SABOT volunteer. Learn the characteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes, including Cottage, Hill Country, Manicure Xeriscape, and Spanish style. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 10:00 AM behind the Admission kiosk. Fee: $15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration deadline is at 10:00 AM the ...
September BCMG Seminar and Meeting Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:00 – 8:00 PM Hosted by Bexar County Master Gardeners Topic: My Extension What is Extension? How can Extension better serve you? How can you better serve the people of Texas through Extension? Speaker: Nelda Speller, Director, AgriLife Extension, Bexar County Nelda Lebya Speller is the County Extension Director for Texas ...
Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits – from happy plants to money in your wallet. With so many things to consider, it can be hard to know where or how to start. This FREE short workshop will touch on all of the basics, and questions to ask yourself. This class is good for those looking to “dip their toes” in ...
Pollinators and Texas Superstar® Plants Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service David will talk about the Texas Superstar® plants that attract our needed pollinators for our vegetable gardens, flowers, and trees. After several years of extension field trials by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, only the toughest, most reliable, and best-looking ...
Learn about resident and migrant birds at the Botanical Garden, their characteristics, requirements for food, nesting, and protection, and the native plants you can use to attract them to your yard. Space is limited and face coverings are required. Meet at 9:15 AM behind the Admissions kiosk. Fee:$15 ($13.50, Garden members) Registration deadline is 9:15 AM the day before the ...
Learn how to use the tools botanists use to identify unknown plants: dichotomous keys, field guides, and online resources. In this workshop, Eason will discuss the advantages of each tool and model their uses. Then registrants will have the opportunity to apply these tools in the Garden’s Texas Native Trails. Instructor: Michael Eason, Director of Plant Conservation & Research, San ...
Preparing Your Fall and Winter Vegetable Garden - Part II Presented by David Rodriguez, Horticulturist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service South Texas offers vegetable gardeners two great growing seasons every year. Fall’s milder temperatures bring out the best flavors in home vegetable gardens. Insects and disease are less bothersome. And we can grow warm- and cool-season crops. David will answer ...
This class is comprised of four sessions of speakers and ends with an optional one-on-one consultation for personalized information (attendees should bring a sketch and/or pictures of their landscape). Attendees will receive four books that will be utilized throughout the program. Session 1: Planning a landscape. Session 2: Designing a landscape; utilize each area with a cohesive design to fit ...
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