The often-mild winter days in our area are perfect for prepping your landscape for planting. Timing is everything when it comes to gardening. While it’s...
For oaks, January is the month to finish up any pruning — because it’s the time when oak wilt spread is at its slowest. Oak...
Above ground, plants stop growing in winter. But below ground they tell a very different story. During the winter months days are shorter, providing less...
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.
January 12, 2025
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Tackle food waste at home! San Antonio Composting Project's Education Director will share best practices for composting on a small, medium or large scale along with the science behind why […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance for an interactive introduction to community gardening and the foundations of healthy soil. This workshop will explore how community gardens bring neighbors together while improving food […]
On this guided bird tour around the various habitats of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, guests will see at least 30-50 different bird species with our expert guide. Travelling by both […]
Gardening Essentials will consist of two workshop classes, with information available on water conservation along with the current SAWS programs and rebates for their customers. Session 1: Gregg Eckhardt, "Landscapes […]
Frustrated with failed plantings? It might be your soil. Join Bexar County Master Gardener, Bill Swantner, in a lecture-style “walk” across Bexar County to learn about different soil types and […]
Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas are co-sponsoring a panel discussion of local efforts to mitigation extreme heat at the residential level with water and […]
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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 […]
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Gail Dugelby
The often-mild winter days in our area are perfect for prepping your landscape for planting. Timing is everything when it comes to gardening. While it’s tempting to stay inside on […]
Seth Patterson
For oaks, January is the month to finish up any pruning — because it’s the time when oak wilt spread is at its slowest. Oak wilt poses an ongoing threat […]
Jennifer Granneman
Above ground, plants stop growing in winter. But below ground they tell a very different story. During the winter months days are shorter, providing less sunlight that plants depend on […]
Kevin Pride
There’s no pressure to find the perfect present for this quirky gift exchange. Here are a few fun ideas that’ll make for a memorable experience. Everyone knows it’s better to […]
Casey Cuellar
Just because the sky is gray doesn’t mean your landscape has to be! Once the leaves fall, you think of winter in gloomy, drab colors. But just because the sky […]
Sasha Kodet
Protect your garden from a cold snap and keep backyard wildlife cozy with careful landscape design. Sweater weather is here! Wrapped in layers with a warm mug of apple cider […]
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