In the colder months, these desert dwelling plants can sometimes benefit from a little extra attention. Freezing temperatures have been rolling through town recently. Any...
Planning on pruning this winter? Here’s how to know what to prune and when. If you’ve already got the loppers out, remember there’s no need...
Get to know what plants look like as sprouts and you’ll know whether to discard or defend these tiny plants. Sparse fall and winter rain...
Beds:
Lawns:
No irrigation needed this week. Water once per month in winter on your watering day. Warm season turf grass is dormant and won’t resume rapid growth again until April.
February 2, 2025
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GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil […]
This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe […]
Get outside for World Wetlands Day with free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Explore the wetlands, learn how they protect our water resources, and take home educational […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn […]
Create your own attractive garden using water-saving, native plants! SAWS GardenStyleSA.com programs offer many resources for growing a successful garden in our South Texas climate. Join Eco Centro to learn valuable principles […]
Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds play a vital role in healthy ecosystems—and our urban spaces can be part of the solution. Planting for Pollinators is a hands-on workshop focused […]
Curious about composting but not sure where to start? Join us for Composting for Beginners, an interactive workshop designed to break down the basics of turning food scraps and yard […]
This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe […]
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), will engage participants in community science while highlighting the critical connection between native plants, water conservation, and bird habitat. Through guided bird counts […]
Join Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up the habitat at Mitchell Lake! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn […]
Presenter: Ashley Morgan-Olvera, Texas Invasive Species Institute Director of Research & Education at Sam Houston State University Session 1: Defining Invasives & Identification Section 2: Management/Removal & Reporting of Dangerous […]
Tawny Crazy Ant (Nylanderia fulva) has been nicknamed for the way it moves. It is spreading from the Gulf Coast throughout Texas by being transported by humans. Learn more about […]
Spring is the season for renewal. Come join Grace Emery, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she discusses what can be done to refresh, renew, and revitalize your soil and your […]
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil […]
In this workshop we will cover the basic materials needed to start seeds of plants native to this region, as well as a few techniques to ensure your seeds have […]
This 32-hour course has four sessions. It is designed to prepare professional arborists for the ISA Certification exam. This course is also ideal for nonprofessionals who want to stay safe […]
This ongoing community stewardship program reclaims the phrase “litter bug” by engaging volunteers in hands-on conservation that directly benefits birds, native plants, and water quality. Held on the third Saturday […]
Come join gardening enthusiasts for an awesome in-person event by SA Composting Project to exchange seeds and learn about saving seeds! Are you ready to ramp up your garden? Join […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn […]
This short workshop will touch on all of the basics of Rainwater Harvesting, and questions to ask yourself. Rainwater harvesting has so many benefits, from happy plants to money in […]
GVST will teach how to design, install and maintain a water conserving garden/landscape through 12 sessions of learning. These 75 minute sessions will include choosing drought-resistant native plants, improving soil […]
Are you wanting to garden with more Texas native plants? Haeley Giambalvo of NativeBackyards.com is sharing her Top 20 No-Fail Texas Native Plants for your San Antonio garden! She’ll help […]
Join GVST at their booth at the San Antonio Home and Garden Show to learn more information about SAWS WaterSaver coupons and rebates, and try your hand at the interactive […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail you will learn […]
Join GVST at their booth at the San Antonio Home and Garden Show to learn more information about SAWS WaterSaver coupons and rebates, and try your hand at the interactive […]
With the increasing weather extremes Texas is experiencing — ranging from heat wave to deep freeze and drought to flood — how should gardeners adapt? Drawing from the visionary landscapes […]
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Carlos Paris
In the colder months, these desert dwelling plants can sometimes benefit from a little extra attention. Freezing temperatures have been rolling through town recently. Any idea how your cacti and […]
David Abrego
Planning on pruning this winter? Here’s how to know what to prune and when. If you’ve already got the loppers out, remember there’s no need to worry about perennials yet. […]
Cleveland Powell
Get to know what plants look like as sprouts and you’ll know whether to discard or defend these tiny plants. Sparse fall and winter rain germinated this year’s crop of […]
Brad Wier
As the wintery weather warms, resist the temptation to wake your still-hibernating lawn too soon. Recent freezing precipitation provides a timely reminder: winter is the perfect time to let your […]
Brad Wier
Need to tame your savage South Texas garden? Try this tool trifecta and you’ll wonder how you ever gardened without it. In my work for SAWS Conservation I’ve visited many […]
Garden Style San Antonio
Sharp pruning tools are easier on both you and your plants. If you’re not getting clean, precise cuts, your tools may need to be honed. Start with a clean slate […]
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