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 and tired leaving gardeners wondering if their plants will recover. The great news is that with proper pruning techniques, drought tolerant and native perennials can […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance for a fun, family-friendly event that brings together native plant education, cultural traditions, and delicious food! From 10–11 AM, we’ll play a special round of Lotería featuring native Texas plants. You’ll learn about each plant on the board—how it grows, its importance to pollinators, and how it’s been used across cultures. […]
Rose Flores, Academic Program Director of Eco Centro, will present 2 sessions: Session 1: Building soil in urban spaces to Conserve our Resources: Why grow food on urban land?” Session 2: Examples of urban reclamation and methods to Conserve, including gardening for food security across the U.S.A. See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials at […]
Join Haeley Giambalvo, author of NativeBackyards.com, to learn how to get started growing more Texas native plants in your yard this fall! Haeley will show you how to find the best plants for your area that are hardy, drought-tolerant, and pollinator magnets. She will provide simple tips to transform a garden bed with native plants. […]
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) should never be placed inside any cart for curbside collection and should always brought to HHW Drop-Off Centers. (See San Antonio's Solid Waste Management calendar for upcoming monthly and quarterly drop-off events and locations.) Accepted materials at drop-offs include: auto fluids, batteries; cooking oil; E-waste; fluorescent light fixtures and ballasts; household […]
Mission Marquee Plaza Farmers & Artisans Market, every first and third Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to November. A yoga or Zumba fitness class will kick off each market at 9 a.m.! All fitness levels are welcome. Find fresh, locally sourced foods and explore the handmade crafts and products from local pop-up vendors. […]
Fall is just around the corner and summer is a wonderful time to start planning your garden. Join horticulturalist, Layni Langham in a lecture-style class with a walk covering cool-season plant varieties used here at the Garden that save water and attract pollinators. Learn how to plan Texas native garden beds, design principles, and other […]
Escape the summer heat with author Marisol Cortez as she shares selections from her new book “Bird Church ”! Free and open to the public. Event co-sponsors Friends of Mission Branch Library and Gardening Volunteers of South Texas invites you to watch segments of GVST Go Gardening monthly video series and learn about Friends of […]
A DIY perspective on harvesting rainwater, air conditioning condensate, and grey water (shower and washing machine) We will explore the Do-It-Yourself world of water catchment in the modern home. This will include rain, AC condensation, and graywater from the shower. By collecting water from rainfall, air conditioning condensate, and graywater collection, you can significantly decrease […]
Join Green Spaces Alliance for Lonestar Permaculture, a vibrant, hands-on workshop celebrating sustainable living, local food systems, and regenerative gardening—all with a Texas twist! This one-hour experience blends education, food, resources, and fun to help you explore how permaculture principles can transform your home, garden, and community. During this engaging workshop, you’ll: Learn the basics […]
Join Garden Volunteers of South Texas (GVST) this summer and support your community while assisting with the pollinator garden at Denver Heights Community Center. We’re looking for volunteers to assist with the pollinator garden before a series of engaging community presentations. Volunteer gardening hour will be 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm. (Volunteers should be between […]
Micky Piña, proprietor of JuMicks Holistic Wellness organic farm-to-table business and a registered nurse, will discuss food from home gardens and how we can utilize native, drought tolerant plant material. Kitty Hommer, board president of South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, will share how it is adapting to challenges and thriving through the use […]
Want to turn food scraps into garden gold but not sure where to begin? If you're curious about composting, join Rose Flores for a fun and informative Composting Basics Workshop, where you'll learn how to kickstart your composting journey with the simplest, most effective methods! Discover the science of soil, why it matters, and how […]