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A little tough love right around Valentine’s Day is exactly what our roses need for healthier growth. Roses can be the stars of your garden...
On Valentine’s Day alone 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold. Can you guess how much water is needed to make a single chocolate bar?...
Even though your water softener is likely out of sight, it’s important to know what to look for in case of maintenance issues. Water softeners...
Beds:
Lawns:
With last week’s rain, no supplemental water is needed for dormant turf grass, watersaver perennials, or winter weeds. With a hard freeze approaching, irrigation should be off.
February 17, 2025
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Explore the variety of native and adapted plants for your corner of Texas — whether you’re looking for color, shade, a home for wildlife or just never want to mow again.
Looking for gardening or environmental events happening in San Antonio? Look no further! Many are WaterSaver Rewards eligible, too! Hint: If the date on the calendar is orange, that means there’s an event that day.
Open to the public! San Antonio Exotic Plant Collective's plant swap and sale is a community-building event. Be ready to spend your evening meeting and talking to a growing community […]
Gardening in Bexar County often means identifying, understanding, amending, and protecting our soil that can range from beach sand to a thick “gumbo” clay soil. Poor soil can be amended […]
Join the Native Plant Society of Texas for a discussion about the stresses on the urban forest in San Antonio with Bexar Branches Alliance President Michael Nentwich. Is it the […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Did you know 35% of San Antonio’s Community greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation? Expand your understanding of the role of electric vehicles (not just electric cars!) in San Antonio […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, […]
Get outside for World Wetlands Day and enjoy free entry all day at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center! Take home native pollinator plant educational material to learn what plants would work […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
February is a great time to start germinating seeds and splitting plants. But how can you grow things successfully from seed, and which plants can be readily propagated? Join Green […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Our region’s unique climate and soil poses numerous challenges for home gardeners. Earth-Kind Landscaping techniques use research-proven practices to overcome these challenges. In this Bexar County Master Gardener landscape workshop, […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of […]
Make a difference for the birds and join Mitchell Lake staff and other members of the community to help manage our garden habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of […]
What can compost do for your garden? How do you know what to compost? What does the composting process look like? Get answers to these questions and more at this […]
Shade and ornamental trees are the most valuable plants in your landscape and live the longest. Getting them off to a good start and caring for them properly will extend […]
Join Nathan Riggs and Chad Cosper from San Antonio Water System for a CEU-eligible class detailing new water conservation rules and regulations for the SAWS service area, including irrigation plan […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your landscape green all year long. Join Eco Centro to learn more […]
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds […]
Trees and Torque will feature sustainable transportation options, showcase local organizations dedicated to climate resiliency and environmental education, and engage the community with educational exhibits, cultural performances and a tree […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, […]
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds […]
Robin Norton of Rainbow Gardens will hold two workshops relating to "Accessible Gardening". 1: Join us for an informative class designed to explore a variety of gardening solutions that make […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
In this fun and engaging workshop, participants will explore the principles of Permaculture, designed specifically for the Texas climate. Learn how to design resilient, sustainable gardens that thrive in the […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands […]
The 30th Annual Basura Bash takes place on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Basura Bash is the largest river cleanup in Texas: a one-day, all-volunteer event to clean the entire San […]
Learn how to grow new plants and help conserve Texas native plant species with the Native Plant Society of Texas through this two-hour propagation class! We’ll start by discussing the […]
Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands […]
Unearth the grand world of Texas native grasses and learn how to properly identify them. On this walk through the San Antonio Botanical Garden and the Texas Hill Country Trail, […]
Solve all your projects in one place in one weekend at the 38th Annual San Antonio Fall Home + Garden Show! This is the show you know – featuring thousands […]
After a Saturday morning of making a difference at the 30th annual Basura Bash, keep the momentum going with a Sunday of celebration, community, and impact! 🗓 Date: Sunday, February […]
Explore native plants on the Texas Native Trails and throughout the Garden. Learn how native plants conserve water and adapt to their local environment. And learn how to grow these […]
Grassland restoration is at the heart of Audubon’s mission to protect and sustain vital ecosystems, and Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is proud to play a key role in this effort. […]
Are you ready to transform your lawn and conserve water? This session is designed for beginners who want to learn how to navigate the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Water […]
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 […]
Join David as he shares a wealth of knowledge on growing resilient lawns that can face the gardening challenges of Bexar County and the surrounding area. He will focus on […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Instructor: Anthony Sierra, Conservation Educator. Fee: Free with […]
Earthwise Living Day is the longest-running environmental event in Bexar County, filled with eco-friendly fun and education on Saturday, March 1 from 9am - 1pm at the Leon Valley Community […]
Spring planting time is almost here! Come learn how to have a successful garden at the 2025 South Texas Gardening Expo and enjoy FREE community classes on topics including drip […]
Master Gardener Grace Emery will show the best methods and practices for growing many different types of herbs, including how to select and plant for the best results. She will […]
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.
A little tough love right around Valentine’s Day is exactly what our roses need for healthier growth. Roses can be the stars of your garden all spring and summer with […]
On Valentine’s Day alone 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold. Can you guess how much water is needed to make a single chocolate bar? Love is in the air […]
Even though your water softener is likely out of sight, it’s important to know what to look for in case of maintenance issues. Water softeners are used to reduce mineral […]
Few plants can endure the “inferno strip” — that crispy sliver of lawn between the sidewalk and street. But this hardy native can handle all the heat it can dish […]
Make a monthly practice of doing good for yourself, your landscape and Mother Earth. It’s February — time for a goal check! Are you still sticking to your resolutions? January […]
Your grass is still hitting the snooze button. But if you’ve been watering this winter, the weeds are wide awake — and that’s your sign to stop watering. A […]
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