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 […]
Encouraging our feathered friends to take up residence, or at least visit our gardens, benefits both birds and gardeners. Birds add life, song, and color to our garden. They consume […]
Be inspired at the Botanical Garden and learn about the best seasonal plants and design tips for creating a beautiful, drought-tolerant landscape. Fee: Free with garden admission and/or SABOT Garden […]
Healthy soil is the key to growing healthy plants. Are you ready to give your soil a helping hand before things heat up? Set your summer garden up for success […]
Gardeners from throughout South Texas come together at San Antonio's annual Festival of Flowers to check out visiting nurseries, garden centers, growers, experts, artisans and designers. Attendees enjoy an organic […]
The Pollinator Tea Party is a free, family-friendly, zero-waste event that celebrates pollinators through immersive nature playscapes, environmental education, and sustainable practices during the spring Monarch Butterfly migration. Attendees will […]
David Rodriguez, County Extension Agent, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and host of the Lawn and Garden Show on WOAI AM 1200, presents guidelines on conserving water and having a […]
Cycles of flash floods and drought are hard for home gardens and the environment. Rainscapes can create gardens where plants thrive in changing weather. They also benefit wildlife and the […]
"Native Pollinators of Texas" Do you love butterflies but hate wasps? Think honeybees are the heavy lifters in pollination? Vicki will provide an overview of Texas' native pollinators which may […]
Struggling with your shade garden? Not all shade is the same. Join Linda Cace, Bexar County Master Gardener, as she defines the ‘shades’ of shade, shares design techniques, and talks […]
The Organic Roundtable is moderated by Bob Webster, KTSA "South Texas Gardening" Host, co-owner, Shades of Green Nursery. Everything organic is on the table! If you have questions about organic […]
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 […]
Author Monika Maeckle with passion flower vine Can you eat it? Make tea from it? Does it serve wildlife? Does it taste good or provide a health benefit? Is it […]
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 […]
Join Bexar Branches Alliance for an engaging Eco Bites session exploring the current state of the San Antonio region's tree canopy and the critical role trees play in water conservation […]
Free and Open to the Public; $5 donation appreciated. Donations made during Gardening Essentials go to the Dr. Tom Harris Scholarship Fund unless otherwise designated. Session 1: ”Plants with […]
So you want to plant natives. Want to know where you can find plants and seeds? Are all the plants available at retail stores? At a special event Monday, June […]
Have you ever wondered how to grow sprouts successfully from seed, or which plants are perfect for propagation? This workshop is for you! The weather may be heating up, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
