All plants need four things to survive and thrive: sunlight, air, water, and nutrients. All of these, except sunlight, the plant gets from the soil. But what exactly is going on down there? Join Lynn Cox as she takes you into the fascinating, living world that is going on in your soil. Not only will […]
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 us to learn about how to safely save your seeds while adding new ones to your collection. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to bring […]
Join SA Composting Project for an introduction to Eisinia foetida, commonly known as the red wiggler worm, and how to compost with worms. Composting is one of the best ways to reduce our own waste, produce new life for plants, drastically improve soil quality, increase moisture retention, and so much more. Closing the waste loop […]
Join us for a volunteer day at International Community Garden! Weâll begin with a brief discussion on the water conservation benefits of using mulch and compost. Then weâll dive right in with some hands-on practice! Weâll clean up and refresh the gardenâs space, before amending the soil and finishing up with mulch. This is a […]
Join native plant expert Corina Solis for an interactive, one-hour workshop packed with practical tips and insider knowledge to help your garden thrive. Through real-world examples and hands-on demonstrations, youâll gain the confidence to create and maintain a vibrant, water-wise native garden that supports local biodiversity.
Come and enjoy a look behind the curtain at the conservation work being done at San Antonio Botanical Garden. With a brief presentation, weâll explain how the âplant sausageâ is made from our growing practices, collection targets and fieldwork. After, join us for a tour of the greenhouses to see it all in person. Fee: […]
Join Molly Keck to discover the wonders of butterflies. Explore how to identify common butterflies that glide throughout Texas and learn about larval and host plants and how to entice butterflies to home gardens. Fee: $25 ($20 member). Registration closes when filled.
Join Mitchell Lake staff and other amazing volunteers of the community to help us clean up our habitat! This can involve trail maintenance, removal of invasive species, and planting native plants for birds and butterflies depending on the tasks of the day. All training provided. Groups are welcome! All children 18 and under must be […]
Reimagine your lawn using Texas native drought-tolerant plant species to help you build a sustainable and biodiverse landscape. Free with admission or membership.
Learn how to create a pollinator patch or pocket prairie that can help local native flora and fauna while conserving water. Join avid native plant gardener and restoration ecologist Lee Marlowe as she teaches the basics for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining a little patch of pollinator paradise. Fee: $20 ($15 member). Registration ends when […]
Composting with WORMS?! đ Join us for a hands-on, community-powered workshop all about building healthy soil and turning food scraps into goldâaka compost! Whether youâre new to gardening or already getting your hands dirty, this workshop will walk you through the basics of soil health and simple composting methods, including an exciting live demo of […]
Wizzie Brown, BCE, Texas A&M AgriLife Senior Extension Program Specialist in Entomology, will present "Chewed leaves are part of a healthy garden: How to attract insects to your yard and why you and your garden need them." See complete details of upcoming Gardening Essentials at https://www.gardeningvolunteers.org/gardeningessentials.
Are you ready to scale up from a rain barrel, or want to start harvesting large amounts of rainwater for your home, garden, or both? Turn water scarcity into water abundance. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) can reduce stormwater runoff, lower your water bill and keep your landscape green all year long. Join us online to learn […]