Harness the power of the sun! The hottest week of the year is a great time to start a solarization project — especially if you’re...
Even with the chance of a wetter-than-average fall and winter, conservation is still key. That’s where WaterSaver Coupons come in! There’s been a lot of...
The larvae feed gregariously on native flowering perennials before becoming fluttering black beauties. It was just last month when zexmenia was having a moment. Now,...
Weekly Watering Advice
Beds:
Lawns:
With hot and dry temperatures continuing, full sun turfgrass will benefit from supplemental irrigation this week.
— Kayleigh Heath
July 27, 2026
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Evening Bat Flight
Evening Bat Flight
Experience an unforgettable sight! Bracken Cave is the summer home of more than 15 million Mexican free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis), making it the world’s largest bat colony and one of the […]
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Nature Walk along the Museum Reach
Nature Walk along the Museum Reach
Explore the beauty of the San Antonio River and its banks by taking a walk along the Museum Reach with San Antonio River Authority Staff. Join San Antonio River Authority […]
Planning Your Fall Garden, Part I: Heat & Drought Resistant Plants Workshop
Planning Your Fall Garden, Part I: Heat & Drought Resistant Plants Workshop
It may be toasty outside, but don't let the heat scare you - take inspiration from it instead! Summer is the perfect time to prep for cooler weather. Join Green […]
Flora and Fauna Biodiversity along the I-35 Corridor
Flora and Fauna Biodiversity along the I-35 Corridor
For NPSOT's July chapter meeting, Mike Quinn will present an in-depth unique perspective on the abundance, distribution and interactions of a wide range of Central Texas’ plants and animals. Mike, […]
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Lawn Begone!
Lawn Begone!
Is turf grass maintenance taking over your time and your water bill? Are you interested in supporting the native ecosystem in your own landscape? This class will walk you through […]
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Farming Fridays at Gardopia Gardens’ Westside Chino Property
Farming Fridays at Gardopia Gardens’ Westside Chino Property
Join Gardopia Gardens at their Westside Chino spot to help them start a new urban farm from the ground up!
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
Water Conservation: Rain Gardens & Prairie Ponds
Water Conservation: Rain Gardens & Prairie Ponds
Join Rain Bees at the Tye Preston Library for a workshop where you'll discuss design techniques used for planning, building, and maintaining a rain garden. This session will cover some […]
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Free Entry National Play Outside Day
Free Entry National Play Outside Day
Get outside in celebration of National Play Outside Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. Stop by the Visitor Center to grab a Nature Scavenger […]
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
San Antonio Home + Garden Show
San Antonio Home + Garden Show
For the first time, the San Antonio Home + Garden Show is moving from October to the heart of summer, taking place July 31–August 2, 2026, at the Alamodome. Since […]
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San Antonio Home + Garden Show
San Antonio Home + Garden Show
For the first time, the San Antonio Home + Garden Show is moving from October to the heart of summer, taking place July 31–August 2, 2026, at the Alamodome. Since […]
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Summer Nights at Mission Branch Library- Navigating Garden Style San Antonio
Summer Nights at Mission Branch Library- Navigating Garden Style San Antonio
Participants are invited to utilize the Seed Library while waiting for class. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. Gardening Volunteers of South Texas will demonstrate ways to use the Garden Style San […]
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Texas! It’s a Whole ‘Nuther Country – Newcomers Guide to Gardening in South Texas
Texas! It’s a Whole ‘Nuther Country – Newcomers Guide to Gardening in South Texas
Are you a gardener new to South Texas? Have you found planting practices that you have used successfully in other parts of the country are unsuccessful here? Is so, this […]
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Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Explore the many sustainable practices in the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to […]
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Habitat Work Day
Habitat Work Day
Join the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and other members of the community to help clean up their habitat! The Audubon center depends on amazing volunteers to help manage their habitat. […]
Celebrate Infinity Day: Water Cycle Table
Celebrate Infinity Day: Water Cycle Table
Celebrate Infinity Day! (8.8) turns our focus to cycles—the endless processes that sustain life. From the nutrient and water cycles to pollination and propagation, guests can explore how plants depend […]
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Exploring the Herb Garden
Exploring the Herb Garden
This immersive, hands-on exploration of herbs will begin with a fascinating history of herbalism, followed by a practical guidance on growing herbs, complete with a simple propagation demonstration that participants […]
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Horticulture for Homeowners
Horticulture for Homeowners
Join horticulturist, Layni Langham, for a practical introduction to horticulture design specifically for homeowners. This class covers the foundational principles of plant science and soil science, along with essential knowledge […]
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All About Drought
All About Drought
5:00 - 6:00 social time and information displays 6:00 Rene Gonzalez, Senior Resource Analyst of Water Resources of San Antonio Water System What is drought? How do we know when […]
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Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission.
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Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
Summer Pruning for Fall Blooms
Summer Pruning for Fall Blooms
Learn proper pruning techniques, so your drought tolerant & native perennials can bloom again in the fall in time for fall pollinators! Texas summers can make our gardens look dry […]
Desert Rose 101 with Texas Garden Guy
Desert Rose 101 with Texas Garden Guy
Desert Roses are prized for their bold blooms, thick sculptural trunks, and incredible drought tolerance. If you’ve ever wanted to grow one—or help yours flourish—this class is a great place […]
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Gardening Essentials
Gardening Essentials
11:30 Doors open to public Lunch available, donated by GVST members. Author books available for purchase: + Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening: Inviting Nature into Your Backyard (limited availability). Please […]
Author Nights at Mission Branch Library
Author Nights at Mission Branch Library
Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas present Author Night with Shaun McCoshum, PhD on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Mission Branch Library. Schedule of events: […]
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SAWS GardenStyleSA WaterSaver Programs
SAWS GardenStyleSA WaterSaver Programs
NOW is the perfect time to discover the many water- and money-saving resources available on the GardenStyleSA website! There is so much to explore--Kick back and let us navigate through […]
Black Lace Cactus Rescue
Black Lace Cactus Rescue
Kick off Cactus and Xerophyte Weekend celebrating one of the largest conservation efforts of the Black Lace Cactus. Learn all about the heroic rescue of this endangered species from first […]
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Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission.
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Beginner Bird Walk
Beginner Bird Walk
Home to over 300 bird species each year, this 1,200-acre sanctuary showcases four diverse habitats—wetlands, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands—all supported by water-wise practices and native plants that thrive in South […]
4th Saturday Talks- Ethnobotany
4th Saturday Talks- Ethnobotany
Presenter Josie Gonzales is a Certified Interpretive Guide and Texas Master Naturalist. She’ll discuss Ethnobotany in the context of actual plants in the Phil Hardberger Park. Ethnobotany is how people […]
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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Planning Your Fall Garden, Part II: Seed Starting & Propagation
Planning Your Fall Garden, Part II: Seed Starting & Propagation
The fall planting season is almost here – are YOU ready? Seeds and propagated plants need extra time to grow before they’re ready to go in the ground! Join the […]
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Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Drop-in Guided Tour: Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission.
2 events,
Sunrise Native Plant and Bird Walk Breakfast
Sunrise Native Plant and Bird Walk Breakfast
Start your morning surrounded by nature! You'll begin with a light breakfast and coffee while getting to know fellow nature lovers and testing your knowledge with a few fun bird […]
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
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1 event,
Author Nights at Mission Branch Library
Author Nights at Mission Branch Library
Pre-event planting demonstration in Friends of Mission Branch Library community garden begins at 4:30. Author will be available for book purchases at 5:00 in meeting room. At 6:00 Haeley Giambalvo, […]
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Secrets to Landscape Success: Plan Big – Start Small
Secrets to Landscape Success: Plan Big – Start Small
Join Pam Peck, a seasoned Alamo Area Master Naturalist, for an inspiring workshop on the power of native plants and how they can help you save water in your landscape. […]
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Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Guided Tour: Sustainable Gardening
Explore the many sustainable practices in the San Antonio Botanical Garden on this seasonally changing walking tour. Learn about native plants, rain gardens, and sustainable architecture. Explore more ways to […]
2 events,
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Texas WaterSaver Garden
Be inspired at the San Antonio Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Free with membership or Garden admission. […]
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Gardopia Volunteer Day (Saturday)
Join Gardopia Gardens to learn about and practice healthy lifestyles and environmental sustainability through urban agriculture! During Gardopia's volunteer days, participants will help with general maintenance and special projects. While […]
Latest Garden Articles
Want to scoop on the latest gardening tips and landscape advice? There’s a lot to explore! We’ve gathered some gardening categories to help you dive into your topic of choice.
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Cleveland Powell
Harness the power of the sun! The hottest week of the year is a great time to start a solarization project — especially if you’re prepping for new fall planting […]
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Guest Author
Even with the chance of a wetter-than-average fall and winter, conservation is still key. That’s where WaterSaver Coupons come in! There’s been a lot of buzz lately about a stronger‑than‑usual […]
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Kevin Pride
The larvae feed gregariously on native flowering perennials before becoming fluttering black beauties. It was just last month when zexmenia was having a moment. Now, all its cousins in the […]
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Martha Wright
Know your day, know your hours. It’s always time to save water Let’s be honest — watering rules probably aren’t anyone’s favorite topic. But following watering rules is one of […]
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Kevin Pride
This slow-growing plant group goes dormant and retreats underground every winter and in very hot and dry summers — and sometimes even when conditions are perfect. A lot has been […]
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Madelyn Perez
SAWS’ ConnectH2O meters make it easier than ever to monitor your water use and catch potential leaks early — before they spike your bill! Your ConnectH2O meter provides hourly water […]
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